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Archive for February, 2010

Orange County We’re Here!

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

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We are expanding and proud of it! So-Cal Solar Inc. is announcing that we have opened up another office located in Huntington Beach, CA, in Orange County. We are excited to become a part of Orange County and help homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint by becoming energy independent.

So-Cal Solar Inc. specializes in solar electric systems for residential and commercial needs. We have been in business for over a decade and have remained at the forefront of this rapidly growing industry.

With our expansion of the new office we are committed to bringing solar awareness throughout Orange County and Southern California. Together we can make Orange County a huge contributor to California’s renewable energy goal set forth by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Please feel free to contact us for a free solar evaluation (http://www.socalsolarinc.com/free-solar-evaluation/).

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

shutterstock_2904155screenLast night I was doing some research when I got sidetracked by a “calculate your carbon footprint” tool. I have seen many of these calculator’s online and have found some to be misleading while others overwhelming. The one I stumbled upon was created by Earthlab (https://www.earthlab.com/createprofile/reg.aspx). Earthlab is a community formed to bring awareness to the climate crisis issue. Anyhow, I messed around with the carbon footprint tool and was shocked to find my score was slightly below average. I mean it’s good to be below average in this situation but I was expecting to be HUGELY under average. After I wiped the shocked look off my face I decided to challenge myself and hopefully others will start to challenge themselves. I challenge myself to lower my score with a 3 month, 6 month and 1 year goal. I will “retest” myself to see if I am able to improve my score by lowering it. I now put the offer on the table and challenge my readers to do the same.

Below you will find some helpful tips on how to start reducing your carbon footprint:

1. Install a solar electric system
2. Water your grass only in the morning
3. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
4. Car pool
5. Use recycled products
6. Turn off lights and electrical devices when not in use
7. Buy local products
8. Use a coffee mug instead of disposal cups
9. Plant a tree or bush
10. Use cloth towels instead of paper towels

How Green Are You Contest!!!

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

ss-2Ok readers we want to know from all of you “How Green Are You”. Tell us your story on what you do to impact the environment in a positive way. No impact is too small or large and we want to hear about it to share with the world and continue increasing awareness. If you recycle we want hear about it. If you have a solar electric system we want to what your system’s environmental impact has done. If you stopped using plastic bags we want to know how you adjusted from plastic to eco-bags. If you do it all WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT!!!!

Bringing environmental awareness to our readers is a top priority for So-Cal Solar Inc. That is why we have decided to run a contest and hear how our readers have changed their lifestyles to help the environment. The “How Green Are You” contest will be from February 22-March 17, 2010. Below you will find the rules to enter:

1. Email your story to info@socalsolarinc.com
2. All ages are welcome to enter
3. Have your story submitted by March 16, 2010 6pm
4. Include pictures if available
5. No purchase necessary to enter
6. No restrictions on prize winner
7. Winner will be selected by So-Cal Solar Inc. staff via e-mail
8. No limitations on entries per household

The winner of the contest will be featured on our website along with his or her story. We want the story to be heard to start changing the mindset of those that do not contribute in a positive light to the environment. Along with being featured on our website the winner will also be receiving Homeology’s All Purpose Cleaner. Homeology is a green cleaning product line created by Gold Canyon. Homeology has carefully been created to ensure the products are non-toxic, natural and safe for the environment, pets, kids and your health. To learn more about Homeology please visit www.mygc.com/Lamonica .

So-Cal Solar Inc.
2010 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536

Product of the Month

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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If you are thinking about buying green cleaning products for the first time but are unsure of which products to buy, you might want to consider buying Gold Canyon’s green cleaning products called Homeology. The products are made with natural ingredients and have received great reviews from magazines such as Better Homes and Garden and Everyday with Rachael Ray. The ingredients that are used in Gold Canyon Homeology products are purified water, essential oils, and coconut based cleaners.

The type of products that are available in Gold Canyon’s Homeology green cleaning products line are Rosemary Mint All Purpose Cleaner, Mandarin Eucalyptus Clove Cleanse, Lavender Eucalyptus Sweet Orange Floor Cleaner, and Peppermint Eucalyptus Glass Cleaner.

Below is a list of essentials that are used in each product:

Rosemary Mint All Purpose Cleaner uses peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, and eucalyptus essential oils.

Mandarin Eucalyptus Clove Cleanse uses lemon, cinnamon, clove, mandarin, and eucalyptus essential oils.

Lavender Eucalyptus Sweet Orange Floor Cleaner uses sweet orange, eucalyptus, and lavender essential oils.

Peppermint Eucalyptus Glass Cleaner uses lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, and peppermint essential oils.

If you are unfamiliar with the Mandarin Eucalyptus Cleanse, below explains where the natural cleaner can be used:

This product can be used as a natural scrub for appliances, tile, sink, countertop, bathtub, and much more. The Mandarin Eucalyptus Clove Cleanse can also be used as a deodorizer for a trash can, diaper pail, and other items in the home.

If you are interested in buying any of Gold Canyon’s Homeology products you can do so by going to the following website: www.mygc.com/Lamonica

To read more about Homeology products please take the time to visit the following blog:
http://fabulousgccandles.blogspot.com/