Existing Peak Oil Communities?

JEMASCOLA · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:48 am Post subject: Existing Peak Oil Communities?

Hi, it's been a while since I've been to this site, but like most of you, I am making plans to prepare for peak oil. I doubt I would be able to do everything myself to wean myself for the most part from the oil-addicted world, so I am considering the possibility of moving to an area where people are preparing for peak oil. Are there communities that exist now that are primarily designed to conserve energy or communities that are in the process of being formed? I've heard of Agraria, but I believe that is still in the planning stages, and I've heard of another small town Willits, California that's trying to save energy, but are there any others that you know of?

Agraria - http://www.communitysolution.org/food.html

Willits - http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/08.10.05/willits-0532.html

Thanks,
Joey

Ludi

There are some towns in England that are preparing for a low energy future.

http://www.transitiontowns.org/

and in Australia
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gg3

My organization is in process of doing it right now.

Region is northern California, specific location is confidential and subject to NDA unless we know someone well enough to tell them on an informal basis.

If you're interested, email me via the private message function. We can discuss details about the community & the plan at length. Phone calls are also good and often more efficient, so feel free to send me your number (land lines strongly preferred) and let me know your time zone and what time is too late at night to call (so I can call earlier).

I haven't been checking in here too often recently either, so it may take a week or more before I get in touch.

JEMASCOLA

gg3, that sounds very interesting. I will be sure to talk to you about it soon.

TheDude

gg3 - ever meet up with Bradford on his baseball field farm? Seems like a good guy.
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maga · Coal Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 4

Nasturtium · Coal Joined: May 04, 2008 Posts: 1

Hello from upstate New York!

Ithaca (home of Cornell U. and Ithaca College) is one community preparing for peak oil in a big way. Check out groups like www.sustainabletompkins.org and www.preparedtompkins.org. This area of the country is a safe bet because there is likely to be plenty of water in the future. There is a viable farming community surrounding the town, with thriving farmer's markets and many organic CSAs. Ithaca has been on many "best place to live" lists, too, because of all the cultural offerings at an affordable price.

There just happens to be an ecovillage forming on 120 acreas of land in Danby (5 miles south of Ithaca), called White Hawk, named after a pure white hawk that lives on the land. The first two houses are up and more are being constructed this summer. The members are very aware of peak oil, and are building for the future. Check out www.whitehawk.org.

mos6507

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maga · Coal Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 4