Monthly Archive for May, 2007

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Albemarle solar tax break.

In planning to build a house, I’ve been researching incentives for solar and discovered that, since 10/2005, the county has exempted solar energy equipment from property taxes, under Sec. 15-1701 of the county code. They should expand this to all clean energy generation equipment and storage (turbines, battery arrays, inverters, etc.), but it’s a great start.  #

“The Mountain People.”

This 1984 Richmond Times-Dispatch article about the Shiffletts and the Morrisses of Bacon Hollow is mighty interesting. Not having kin with either of those last names, I have the good sense to stay out of Bacon Hollow.  #

Post-Nordin consumer troubles.

Lacking Barbara Nordin to turn to, Patience Crabstick has turned to the blogosphere to kvetch about getting screwed over by the painter she hired. I wish she named the painter, so I’d know to avoid him.  #

It’s a Very Progressive Town

From The Unfortunate Headlines (and Photos) Department: Stephanie and Beth Get Engaged.  #

C’ville Mentioned on The Simpsons

The 400th episode of the Simpsons, “You Kent Always Say What You Want,” aired last night, and it contained a mention of Charlottesville. Our cameo is as a faux ice cream flavor. Fred Weaver provides this clip:

Cool!