Kristan Peters

There’s a downside to nearly all renewable energy technologies available for homeowners. Cost. Though over time a solar power or small wind system may pay for itself in savings from not buying fuels or power from the grid, the initial outlay for renewable energy is staggering for mere mortals. Despite the wisdom of a penny saved is a penny earned, most Americans consider sales price first, long term savings last.

- Kristan Peters

Sure, bringing your own bags to the supermarket doesn’t sound like something that will save the planet. The effort by itself it won’t. Still it’s an important gesture that would become a habit that could resonate into other ways to cut waste and pollution like driving less and turning out the lights when you leave a room.

- Kristan Peters