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Comment 4 for Green Building Comments for the GHG Scoping Plan (sp-greenbuild-ws) - 1st Workshop.


First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Clayton
Email Address: AlexRClayton@gmail.com
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Subject: Solar and Efficiency
Comment:
It is estimated that by 2030, half of all buildings in the US will
have been built after the year 2000, so there is a challenge to
ensure sustainable principles are incorporated into their designs,
as well as to existing buildings.

The Million Solar Roofs plan is a very good start towards greening
of buildings, but Coop America research indicates that the solar
contribution can realistically reach 10 percent of total U.S.
electricity generation by 2025 by deploying a combination of solar
photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP). Japan is
looking to go to 30% of households w/solar installed by 2030.

A comprehensive plan needs to be put into place to inform and
encourage (through effective communications and financially)
individuals and businesses to install solar collectors on roofs
and even the sides of buildings, as well as other energy
efficiency measures (e.g., triple-paned, argon-filled windows and
increasing insulation with recycled materials). This needs to
include a state law trumping heavy-handed HOA restrictions that
limit what homeowners can do with regard to improving energy
efficiency.

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2008-07-17 18:00:32



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