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Green energy goes beyond red states or blue states

chron.com -- Democrats may talk a good game about "greening" their homes - adding features that save energy and water.

But Republicans may be more likely to make the changes, a new survey suggests.

Commissioned by California solar leasing company Sunrun, the poll found that 64 percent of respondents who plan to vote for Republican Mitt Romney in this fall's presidential election made green home improvements during the past five years. Among President Barack Obama's supporters, 58 percent made similar changes.

Why the difference? Republicans in the poll tended to view green home improvements - such as buying energy-efficient appliances, low-flow toilets and double-pane windows - as ways to save cash rather than save the planet.

"It's now possible for money-saving measures to be good for the

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Submitted Sep 25, 2012 By: angel4me

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jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,753 Points:590,770 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 5:10:54 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse As it should
rcornero Sophomore Author Toms River Posts:225 Points:367,560 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 3:29:27 AM Ignore rcornero Report Abuse Who writes this .... stuff?
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,204,605 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 8:58:30 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Interesting article Angel4me...thanks for posting!
jbrad4 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:801 Points:475,545 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 3:20:26 PM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse Green energy needs to be affordable so people will buy green products.
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,782 Points:1,005,860 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:33:05 AM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse The entire issue is a total crock of crap.
David H Champion Author Albany Posts:14,506 Points:2,795,565 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:27:22 AM Ignore David H Report Abuse So many people are saying "..wish it were affordable" or words to that effect, I feel forced to add - Look into a lease. Surfacing just within the last couple of years, leases have made PV solar energy affordable to just about anybody who needs it.
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,082 Points:1,731,920 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:12:55 AM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Affordability is the key to green energy. Washington wastes so much on futile solar ventures that end up bankrupt it gives little chance to the average American.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,570 Points:1,465,280 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:52:45 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Good, if you can afford to make the changes.
LoadToad Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,364 Points:1,298,045 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:49:11 AM Ignore LoadToad Report Abuse When people make "GREENING" improvements to their homes, the reasoning doesn't really mater, it's the results that count.
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,321 Points:1,750,555 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:48:41 AM Ignore cssco Report Abuse Imagine that, money talks while the other stuff is just nasty and smell bad.
40mpgsaturn Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:2,490 Points:520,430 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:48:40 AM Ignore 40mpgsaturn Report Abuse It makes sense to go green if you can afford it.
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,854 Points:160,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:42:50 AM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Because they have the money to do so.
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,179 Points:1,102,205 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:42:21 AM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse it is still greed
nwhawk Champion Author Kansas Posts:1,962 Points:571,690 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:42:11 AM Ignore nwhawk Report Abuse Is California an American State? More illegals there then other states.
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,705 Points:702,955 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:39:51 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse Green is good, in all its many forms.
gsofrs Champion Author Greensboro Posts:4,148 Points:1,216,565 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:38:48 AM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Green States
NO_SWEAT Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,340 Points:1,078,940 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:37:03 AM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse If only this was affordable.
Indy1 All-Star Author Quad Cities Posts:877 Points:803,575 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:36:20 AM Ignore Indy1 Report Abuse yea everyone likes the idea of green but at what cost?
JWHITE1937 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,519 Points:996,030 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:35:27 AM Ignore JWHITE1937 Report Abuse Republicans will get us back to easier times. Plenty of coal to heat our homes and whale oil for our lamps. On sunny days we will be warmed by the sun!
honkerman Champion Author San Jose Posts:44,237 Points:2,396,120 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:35:08 AM Ignore honkerman Report Abuse Obama won't allow the half of Americans who pay no taxes to bear the burden of the other half who aren't paying their fair share.
DR4URRV Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:238 Points:150,610 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:34:43 AM Ignore DR4URRV Report Abuse democrat republican green is not a political platform....
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:6,153 Points:1,275,510 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:34:36 AM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse That would be a win for all.
mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,962 Points:1,261,055 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:33:20 AM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse Republicans for the most part are rich so they replace they junk faster then the working MAN can. Us 47%ers working 45 hours a week don't see the need to hall out a good fridge just so we can take a tax break for the government.
barbTN Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:37 Points:7,155 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:33:09 AM Ignore barbTN Report Abuse Would LOVE to go solar! Wish it were affordable.
SandeeC Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,988 Points:460,480 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:33:09 AM Ignore SandeeC Report Abuse That's the whole key - "...ways to save cash rather than save the planet." That's the only thing most people on this planet are really interested in. And if we can save the planet too, even better!
mdotson Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:8,645 Points:1,990,065 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:29:59 AM Ignore mdotson Report Abuse being 'green' should not have to come about as a higher cost.
peakkeller Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,686 Points:776,375 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:29:59 AM Ignore peakkeller Report Abuse This is a California poll, where the state has great subsidies.
RetFireLT Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,660 Points:171,185 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:28:01 AM Ignore RetFireLT Report Abuse The, "Going Green" bandwagon is BS.
CPayZombie Champion Author Phoenix Posts:10,064 Points:1,654,640 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:27:07 AM Ignore CPayZombie Report Abuse Exactly. I installed a solar water heater last year, sealed air ducts, added a radiant barrier and topped off the attic insulation. The energy usage is going down. Can't wait for Mr. Romney's inauguration. [Edited by: CPayZombie at 9/25/2012 11:28:08 AM EST]
twinfanMN Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,623 Points:455,205 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:27:05 AM Ignore twinfanMN Report Abuse ok
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,125 Points:1,673,500 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:27:00 AM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse finally!
JXQW Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,787 Points:683,425 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:26:45 AM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse right
1stClicker Champion Author Texas Posts:5,316 Points:2,243,545 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:26:45 AM Ignore 1stClicker Report Abuse Well put normcrocker!
jjw0608 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,869 Points:1,700,055 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:24:12 AM Ignore jjw0608 Report Abuse This should have happened a long time ago!
normcrocker All-Star Author Tennessee Posts:892 Points:793,030 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:21:51 AM Ignore normcrocker Report Abuse The term "green" is revolting. I was recycling 20 years before all of the hype started. We also made our home energy efficient. It was common sense, not politics.
frugalking Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,067 Points:218,445 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:21:18 AM Ignore frugalking Report Abuse Okay.
indrix All-Star Author Toronto Posts:582 Points:161,790 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:19:52 AM Ignore indrix Report Abuse polls only server to distort the picture
jhggasman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:21,151 Points:2,123,415 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:19:40 AM Ignore jhggasman Report Abuse ok
dgn22 Rookie Author Austin Posts:32 Points:549,190 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:18:42 AM Ignore dgn22 Report Abuse If it's economically smart people will do it.
walkit1 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,041 Points:1,305,510 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:18:20 AM Ignore walkit1 Report Abuse Dems the party of two faces and love to spend your money.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,539 Points:726,330 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:17:14 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse ok
deaconjones Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,129 Points:318,705 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:16:34 AM Ignore deaconjones Report Abuse LIKE POSTED EARLIER.....WHO CARES....
PathTrack Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,202 Points:134,615 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:15:46 AM Ignore PathTrack Report Abuse It's all about money or saving money.
braves89 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,643 Points:1,630,260 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:12:58 AM Ignore braves89 Report Abuse do not care if they are republicans or democrats as long as they are going green
BMWer Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,071 Points:1,664,595 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:12:41 AM Ignore BMWer Report Abuse So does this apply to Canada also?
bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,424 Points:583,605 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:11:23 AM Ignore bullseye100 Report Abuse I agree teenitup. Republicans typicality have jobs and are more financially responsible then the democraps who are always looking for a handout.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,935 Points:1,755,285 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:07:19 AM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Who cares?
AriesMMD Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,486 Points:411,240 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:05:53 AM Ignore AriesMMD Report Abuse Taking advantage of all the rebate programs available for such improvements.
Blazer197 Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,240 Points:615,150 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:05:49 AM Ignore Blazer197 Report Abuse WHOLLY MOLLY.
jackster111 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,319 Points:424,585 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:04:56 AM Ignore jackster111 Report Abuse Cool