ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PRINT

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Callers:

• Dale – how to fertilize Bob-sod. Used Weed -N – Feed, and turned lawn brown.

Recommendation: there is usually a temperature limit on weed products.

• Chris – how to care for Arizona Oak Tree?

Email from listener:

• Dawn – allergic to Bermuda. How to convert to other grass?

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Callers:

• Ben – can he use his grass clippings on a different type of lawn to beef it up?
• John – how to kill spurge in his lawn?
• Jason – wants to switch from grass to tire cover for a play area

Recommendation: anything with Glyphosate.

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Callers:

• David – what to plant to attract hummingbirds

Recommendation: They love water!

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Talking Alternative Energy this morning!

In the studio with Katherine and Kevin of The Solar Store!

New to Rosie on the House: Phocus Insurance Services!
If you know an insurance company in the Northern or Southern Arizona parts, please email us!

Rosie and Katherine discuss the history of solar.

What about the APS viewpoint of solar?

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What is the solar industry’s perspective of APS’ concerns?

Why isn’t Arizona ruling the roost for solar?

Interesting finding: Tucson is the only Arizona city rated in the top 10 of nationwide solar.

What about the other options?

• Wind turbines
• Windmills

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Let’s talk wind driven power:

• Wind needs to be 7MPH at minimum, but too much increase will max out the generator.
• The generator needs to be high to avoid “turbulent wind”

Callers:

• Bruce – what are my other solar options besides silicone based?

Digital Newsroom:

• A tip for ridding of bobcats!
• How to get on our referral network as a company?
• Who services Maricopa? -All of our Casa Grande partners!
• Testimonial for Frost Appliance!
• Is there another option with less maintenance for soft water?