Central CA-After fiscal hesitation the Clovis Unified School District has decided to move forward with a landmark structure.
The respected school district will construct a truly “green” super energy efficient science building on its Buchanan High School campus.
The district is going to stand alone in the project. Once the 5.5 million dollar structure is complete, CUSD can boast a one-of-a-kind building. The idea is to build the super energy efficient “green” science lab that will demonstrate the virtues of new high tech-earth friendly construction techniques.
It is likely the structure will be a beacon for future construction. Alviston.com co-founder Mark Alvis is one of those responsible for the direction of the project. Watch the new building go up right here on “Green News.”
Central CA-Some pictures do not need many words. Some just say it all with their brilliance. Such is the case with our weather picture of the month.
Not so amateur photographer Mark Hodorowski captured the new essence of the San Joaquin Valley in the month of June 2009. The unusual spring weather continues to create spectacular views night and day.
Here is what they mean when they describe the golden hills surrounding the Big Valley in the middle of California.
Central CA-If you checked out the latest Mayor’s Blog, you may have noticed the mayor musing about the recent weather conditions in and around his fair city. Whether it’s global change or the natural progression of things, it was dramatic.
So without any Alviston.com vocal interruption we have decided to let Mother Nature speak for herself. Click on the video below for the natural view of thunder and lightning and spring showers around Central California.
Fresno, CA-What did the city of Fresno know that left the city of Troy, Michigan in the dark? Fresno knew to contract with Alvis Projects to develop one of the most energy-efficient homes ever. The city of Troy developed a solar home for nearly one-million dollars with the best-of-green intentions.
Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh picked up on the project and made it out to be a costly green-gaffe.
So far the Troy home is dark, even in the light of day. Frozen pipes over the winter created thousands of dollars in damage. The home sits empty. Not so in Fresno.
The energy-efficient, Alvis home cost under $300,000 and is occupied by a family saving hundreds every month on their energy bill. Click on the video below to see how they did it.
Reedley, CA.-They gathered by the river’s edge to learn about green. The first-ever Reedley College Green Summit near the banks of the mighty Kings River was a great green success. Click on the video below to see what it was all about.
As an added bonus, the video report unveils new information on the growing number of people invested in the earth-friendly movement.
Alviston.com-Alviston.com celebrated its first anniversary on Earth Day. (We believe the first anniversary gift is paper…recycled, of course.)
Alviston.com be at the inaugural Green Summit on May 1 at Reedley College.
In the meantime, click on the video below to hear from the mayor of Alviston.com. Thanks to all, especially you visitors and our fine partners, for making year one a green dream.
Alviston—It has been a year of “Green Clarity and Common Sense.” Alviston.com, the virtual city, is celebrating. By the numbers, Alviston.com has attracted 21,500 unique visitors. In the computer-user world, that is a significant number.
That means that over 20,000 people have found their way to this fair city of green and keep coming back. Earth Day 2009 is this week and Alviston representatives will be at various Earth Day events spreading the word.
The word is…green. Moreover, green seems here to stay. The green scene has always been about common sense for the founders of Alviston.com. Extremists come and go but Alviston keeps it clean and clear.
There is such a thing as a good idea for the earth and for your bank account. Alviston.com strives to find that combination on a daily basis; thus, the “green clarity and common sense.”
Whether you think global warming is a government plot or the worst crisis ever looming, Alviston.com is here for you. The founders don’t seek to change your mind; just help you discover an incredible number of earth smart, recharged, new fangled, “why didn’t I think of that” kind of ideas out there to save you time, money, and the planet.
Central CA-Spring is here and summer is coming. Temperatures are going to climb. Alviston.com is dedicated to “green clarity and common sense.” When it comes to cooling off you might not know few things.
The U.S. Department of Energy is jumping in with some “cool” suggestions, new information on old procedures. Green News will bring on the tips as the temperatures start to rise.
Here is common sense information on ceiling fans:
Use Fans and Ventilation Strategies to Cool Your Home
If you use air conditioning, a ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4°F with no reduction in comfort.
Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room. Remember that fans cool people, not rooms, by creating a wind chill effect.
When you shower or take a bath, use the bathroom fan to remove the heat and humidity from your home. Your laundry room might also benefit from spot ventilation. Make sure bathroom and kitchen fans are vented to the outside (not just to the attic).
Central CA-It is Fresno Solar Tour month. The FST is an event focused on the importance of solar options. There is a lot happening on April 18. Green News provides a link to the Solar Tour blog. Learn more about the tour and how to participate. Fresno Solar Tour is just one of many events planned in the earth-focused month of April. Stay with Alviston.com for details on coming events.
Washington D.C.-Water is California’s is new gold. While current supplies are low, political and legal resistance remains high. The water shortage is another entry on the current crisis list.
The complex crisis has two congressional representatives from opposing political ends quite literally on the same page to try to ease the problems. George Radanovich (R-Mariposa) and Jim Costa (D-Fresno), both represent the agricultural heartland of Central California.
“There is not a more pressing issue facing the San Joaquin Valley than the current drought, turned man made water shortage,” said Radanovich. “Tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of income will be lost if Delta water continues to be restricted by the ESA. It’s imperative that the Natural Resources Committee hold a hearing H.R. 856 so we can start the process of getting it passed, signed into law and allow the pumps to start operating.”
“A third year of drought is having a major impact on our farmers, farm workers, and the overall economy of our Valley. We need to find short-term and long-term solutions for our water challenges, and I am confident this bill can do that,” said Costa.
The congressional representatives sent a letter to the House Subcommittee on Water and Power to help ease the current water flow restrictions in the San Joaquin Valley. The area’s number one industry and day-to-day lifestyle remains threatened by politics at the water pumps.
In the meantime, water conservation and creative water capture are critical components to Central California’s future, while nature and man find an acceptable course for a reliable water source. Look around Alviston.com for useful water-saving appliances and practices.
