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Alternative Energy Print
Segment 1 (running time 12:16)
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Tip of the week: plant a sustainable garden
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- Andy - how to fertilize pear and plum trees.
- Adam - starting from scratch on a new garden. Where to start?
Segment 2 (running time 6:23)
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Callers:
- Dale - how to fertilize Bob-sod. Used Weed -N - Feed, and turned lawn brown.
Recommendation: there is usually a temperature limit on weed products.
- Chris - how to care for Arizona Oak Tree?
Email from listener:
- Dawn - allergic to Bermuda. How to convert to other grass?
Segment 3 (running time 11:51)
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Callers:
- Ben - can he use his grass clippings on a different type of lawn to beef it up?
- John - how to kill spurge in his lawn?
- Jason - wants to switch from grass to tire cover for a play area
Recommendation: anything with Glyphosate.
Segment 4 (running time 7:15)
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Recommendation: They love water!
- David - what to plant to attract hummingbirds
Recommendation: They love water!
Segment 1 (running time 12:03)
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Talking Alternative Energy this morning!
In the studio with Katherine and Kevin of The Solar Store!
New to Rosie on the House: Phocus Insurance Services!
If you know an insurance company in the Northern or Southern Arizona parts, please email us!
Rosie and Katherine discuss the history of solar.
What about the APS viewpoint of solar?
In the studio with Katherine and Kevin of The Solar Store!
New to Rosie on the House: Phocus Insurance Services!
If you know an insurance company in the Northern or Southern Arizona parts, please email us!
Rosie and Katherine discuss the history of solar.
What about the APS viewpoint of solar?
Segment 2 (running time 6:28)
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What is the solar industry's perspective of APS' concerns?
Why isn't Arizona ruling the roost for solar?
Why isn't Arizona ruling the roost for solar?
Interesting finding: Tucson is the only Arizona city rated in the top 10 of nationwide solar.What about the other options?
- Wind turbines
- Windmills
Segment 3 (running time 12:57)
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Let's talk wind driven power:
- Wind needs to be 7MPH at minimum, but too much increase will max out the generator.
- The generator needs to be high to avoid "turbulent wind"
Callers:
- Bruce - what are my other solar options besides silicone based?
Digital Newsroom:
- A tip for ridding of bobcats!
- How to get on our referral network as a company?
- Who services Maricopa? -All of our Casa Grande partners!
- Testimonial for Frost Appliance!
- Is there another option with less maintenance for soft water?
Segment 4 (running time 6:38)
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Rosie asks: why go solar when everything is changing so fast?
What about methane gas?
Consumer beware: don't dwell on the cost - the payback is worth it!
What about methane gas?
Consumer beware: don't dwell on the cost - the payback is worth it!
Segment 1 (running time 11:49)
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Katherine gets technical with solar.
Solar systems are sold by the watt, so savings can vary.
Solar water heating should be a no-brainer...but the initial investment scares off homeowners.
Passive vs Active Solar
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Solar systems are sold by the watt, so savings can vary.
Solar water heating should be a no-brainer...but the initial investment scares off homeowners.
Passive vs Active Solar
Callers:
- Julie - used to have passive solar. Is it still around?
- Mark - is it worth installing solar for an irrigation timer?
- Tom - what kind of inverter will work well in this heat?