Solar Boom in Ohio Reminds Us of an Important Truth
Here’s an article that discusses the boom in solar PV that’s taking place in the southern part of Ohio. It’s a reminder that the politics of a certain region of the country has very little to do with the success of renewables in that area. You can regard Trump as America’s savior. You can be an anti-science, coal-supporting climate denier. It doesn’t matter. If solar saves you money, it’s going on your roof.
The pic here cracks me up. How eminently probable. Attractive woman takes latte maker off the grid. Happens every day.
Craig,
Yep, advertising is certainly a wonderful world.
I also admire the way you can take an article in an obscure, but (despite being a USA Today affiliate) small town newspaper with good quality journalism, the Chillicothe Gazette, to attack the President.
I hope these Solar projects work out for Chillicothe and Ross County. Chillicothe is a great little town of about 21,000 residents, which I had the pleasure of visiting during my American “odyssey” of the US Rust Belt and Coal fields.
The City of Chillicothe is a real democrat stronghold, yet voted strongly for President Trump almost at a two to one ratio.
The reason for this seeming anomaly is the City economy is heavily dependent on the 100 year old Glatfelter Paper Mill. The Glatfelter Paper Mill is an aging facility in desperate need of investment and modernization.
The Mill does have a poor environmental record and the Obama administration was determined to see the mill closed. The Obama administrations conditions would have prevented any sale of the Mill, closure was the only option. Hillary Clinton while never visiting the area dismissed appeals by local democrats contemptuously.
Donald Trump addressed the folk of Chillicothe and promised help to revive the Mill and the attendant secondary employment created by the Mill.
As a result of the new Federal administration, a buyer has been found who will invest in the Mill and bring it up to worlds best environmental standards.
Strong Trump supporter, Congressman Steve Stivers (Republican) was returned in the 15th district with an increased majority in the 2018 mid-terms.
You are also quite right about the value of household solar panels, if installed correctly and of high quality. Although costly, solar tiles can be effective if aesthetic appearance is a consideration.
I’ve just invested in solar tiles to replace the slate roof of the 1880’s old colonial mansion on our Australian farm property. The building is of historical significance and has just undergone a 4 years restoration process. (with hidden or sympathetic modernization).
Combined with adequate storage, the tiles made by a local Australian company Tractile, claim 20% efficiency and so far seems to be living up to that claim.