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Desert Valley Times Calls For More Solar Workshops |
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 In a recent editorial, the Desert Valley Times applauded the recent solar energy workshop developed by the Mesquite Area Task Force and Overton Power District #5 and called for a second, larger workshop.
To read the full editorial, click "read more" below.
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Solar Options Energize Meeting |
 By Bob Challinor
Desert Valley Times
Solar energy system installation is a substantial investment, but system payback time is shrinking, said a panel of speakers Friday.
Installation costs for residential solar typically run $8,000-$11,000, about $1,000 per kilowatt, but the payback time, which is currently 20 years, could shrink to just 15 years by 2010 and as little as 10 years by 2013.
That's good news for those paying for residential and commercial solar installation. There may be more encouraging news by autumn for people who own solar energy systems. Overton Power District's board is examining the company's net metering program and may amend it to "net out" annually instead of monthly, a better credit deal for customers, said Delmar Leatham, OPD general manager.
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Net Metering Workshop Scheduled April 25 |
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Overton Power District has scheduled a net metering workshop for 10 am, April 25th. The workshop which is open to the public, is expected to last an hour and a half. RSPVs are required.
The workshop will be held at Overton's offices on Turtleback Road; however, if enough RSVPs are recieved, the meeting may be moved to City Hall.
Intrested citzens should contact Overton for further information.
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Task Force Passes Stronger Resolution onto Council |
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Bob Challinor
Desert Valley Times
The Energy Task Force wants to add muscle to a resolution opposing the Toquop power plant already passed by city council.
After a half hour of wordsmithing, the task force rebuilt a five-paragraph resolution amending Resolution 516. The document likely will be discussed during council's Feb. 26 meeting.
Task force members added language to the resolution that said the proposed coal-fired plant "poses one of the most serious and dangerous environmental, economic, developmental and health-related problems/threats currently facing the City of Mesquite with no discernible benefit to the community."
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