I caught up with Allison Aley the other day to talk about a hot topic: Solar Thermal Energy. She had an addition put on her home in '08 which faced directly into the sun. She felt it was a perfect opportunity to add some panels and heat up her water. See below for more info on how she did this.
NewsWater Advisory Update - 8/12/10Submitted by knk96conc on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:40.Concord Public Works would like to thank all of our customers for conserving water resources by reducing outdoor water use during the past two months. Your willingness to voluntarily regulate excessive use during this period of extreme heat and drought has made a difference. Based on feedback received to date, we believe the following clarification and update may be helpful. Read More » Community Carbon Calculator Launched!Submitted by knk96conc on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 07:07.Use our Community Calculator to calculate your foot print and see how you compare to other people in the U.S. and around the world. See what actions others have done in Concord, utilize town programs that save you money and reduce our impact on the environment. Get Started. Using Water Wisely from CPWSubmitted by knk96conc on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:51.Using Water Wisely Why Be Water-Efficient? Water efficiency means using our water resources more wisely. It means adopting technology we already have so our homes, offices, industries and appliances use less water to do more and waste less. It is common sense and easy to do. Read More » Conservation Trust Water Chestnut VolunteersSubmitted by knk96conc on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 15:38.
The Concord Land Conservation Trust is looking for volunteers to go out in kayaks and pull an invasive known as the Water Chestnut from the Sudbury River. To learn more about the project visit http://www.concordland.org/steward.html and if you'd like to volunteer please contact CLCT at 978.369.6526 or info@concordland.org Concordians Addressing the Peak (CAP)Submitted by knk96conc on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 18:56.You may be aware that 15% of residents’ electric bill is directly related to the amount of electricity Concord uses during one hour of the entire year, referred to as the peak demand hour. That one hour occurs during a hot weekday afternoon during the months of June – August, typically between 1PM – 4PM. If we reduce our electric use during the peak demand hour, the entire Town benefits with lower electric rates plus a cleaner environment as the least efficient electric generating plants operate during peaks. Read More » WATER ADVISORY UPDATE - 8/6/10Submitted by knk96conc on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 12:45.The following is an important message from the Town The Concord Public Works Commission has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation. Due to the prolonged period of hot and dry weather water use is reaching the limits of Concord’s water capacity. All customers have been asked to refrain from outdoor water use. This request for voluntary compliance has been declared to safeguard the limited capacity in an effort to ensure adequate supply for essential water use, including fire protection. Read More » Water Quality UpdateSubmitted by knk96conc on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 06:03.Water Quality Update – August 4, 2010 4:15 PM Due to increased seasonal water demands and higher temperatures than normal for extended periods of time, Chlorine disinfection levels have been increased in our distribution system. In some areas of Town, this has the potential to result in a notable change in water taste and odor. Read More » Concord Public Works Declares a State of Water Supply Conservation EffortSubmitted by knk96conc on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 09:47.See here for 8/4/10 Water Quality Update See here for 7/12/10 update. Read More »  |
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