Several months ago I wrote about the basics of solar energy on the Hill, the options for funding and the benefits of the Capitol Hill Energy Co-op. In 2010, more than 40 Co-op members completed installations on their Hill homes and another 20 signed contracts for installations in 2011. Fifteen other co-ops were formed in […]
It’s that time of year when we’re trying to stay warm and enjoying hanging out in the fat pants, and, in all actuality, feeling bad about the fat pants. Well, maybe it’s just me, but January is always a time to reflect on the excess of the holiday season, and reel in the spending. But, […]
You may recall walking up C Street Southeast to Eastern Market on weekends, past a dilapidated house, boarded up and yellowing, collecting old newspapers and rubbish. It is no longer there. It is now a vacant lot, covered with hay, behind a cheap fence. Once a Chinese-American-owned market and/or drycleaner (I’m not Robert Pohl–ask […]
It’s a new year for community meetings — new commissioners were sworn in after the New Year and they will be taking their seats at their first meetings this week. This could have a potentially significant impact in some of the more contentious issues that have been coming up in recent meetings. At the same […]
Who was out too late last night watching the big game? Then you are probably pretty bleary-eyed this morning, wishing that you didn’t still have four days of work to get through! Well I hope you are not hurting too badly and that a cup of coffee and some morning reading can help you through. […]