Friday, May 15, 2009

"It's not safe right now..."

Troy's celebrated solar house left in dark | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "It was supposed to be a shining example of the green movement -- a completely independent solar-powered house with no gas or electrical hookups.

Seven months ago, officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the $900,000 house owned by the city of Troy that was to be used as an educational tool and meeting spot.

But it never opened to the public. And it remains closed.

Frozen pipes during the winter caused $16,000 in damage to floors, and city officials aren't sure when the house at the Troy Community Center will open."

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It would be wonderful to heat our homes with solar energy, but it seems that they don't have the kinks worked out quite yet.

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