Cashmore-Stasaski Aff

Passive Solar Aff

We’re the richest country in history yet do nothing while families are forced to choose between necessitates like heat and food
Greenleaf 94 (Eliot Maxwell, masters of science student at San Jose State University, “Sudden Street Site: the economic benefits of passive solar heating for a new, low-income housing,” masters thesis, 1994, http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1754&context=etd_theses)

"In conventional housing...the warmth of the sun"

Energy companies shape energy policy to serve their own interests. The result is technocracy and dependence on industrial energy
Martin 96 (Brian, Dr Brian Martin is the author of numerous books and articles on scientific controversies, politics of technology, nonviolent defense, information and society, suppression of dissent, and other topics. He is senior lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Wollongong. “Technological Vulnerability,” Published in Technology in Society, Vol. 12, No. 4, 1996, pp. 511-523, accessed 9/4/12) KJS

"U.S. based oil...provision of energy"

This combination of technocracy and dependence constitutes a structural despotism that destroys value to life.  Our scholarship ought focus on restoring balance between tools and individuals rather than increasing industrial energy production.  
Illich - 75 (PhD at the University of Salzburg (an exploration of the nature of historical knowledge), frmr Visiting Professor of Philosophy and of Science, Technology, and Society at Penn State, also taught at the University of Bremen, Tools for Conviviality)

"Centralization of packaging...liberty for all"

Finally, the impacts are linear.  Each additional unit of industrial energy degrades and deprives
Illich - 73 (PhD at the University of Salzburg (an exploration of the nature of historical knowledge), frmr Visiting Professor of Philosophy and of Science, Technology, and Society at Penn State, also taught at the University of Bremen, Energy and Equity) 

"In previous discussions...and frustrate most people"

Contention 2: Here Comes the Sun
Federally assisted housing has demonstrated passive solar radically reduces dependence on industrial electricity and that strategic partnerships maximize resources for low income communities
USDA 11 (United States Departmnet of Agriculture News Release, ENERGY-SAVING HOME PROMPTS INCREASED INTEREST IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT’S HOUSING PROGRAMS,” June 23, 2011, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/STELPRD4010826.html)

"Agriculture under secretary...for rural communities"

Clear standards are critical to the success of passive solar.  There are multiple standards in the status quo.
Zeller 10 (Tom Zeller, senior writer for the New York Times, covera a variety of topics, including energy policy and the environment. “Beyond Fossil Fuels,” September 25, 2010, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/business/energy-environment/26smart.html?pagewanted=all) KJS

"When Barbara Landau...like pasive house' she says"

This regulatory thicket undermine the effectiveness of strategy partnerships and causes builders and owners to opt out
Sapiurka 11 (Gustavo Sapiurka is vice president and general manager of RealPage Inc., Affordable Housing. Previously, he was general manager of Domin-8 Enterprise Solution Affordable Housing Division and CEO of TCG Technologies LLC. For the past 24 years, Sapiurka has been very active in the affordable housing industry as a member of community-sponsored task forces dealing with automation issues and as an active member of many non-profit organizations. “Envisioning One Affordable Housing Program,” August 31, 2011, http://www.multihousingnews.com/in-focus/envisioning-one-affordable-housing-program/1004039971.html) KJS

"I have a vision for...and owning a hardship"

Reducing restrictions on passive solar would benefit communities by reducing dependence, improving health, and raising overall standards
Handelman 12 (Ethan, National Housing Commission’s Vice President for Policy and Advocacy and member of the Rental Policy Working Group. Interview with Kyla Sommers, GW debater. Interview conducted September 17, 2012, journalx.com) KJS

"How would RPWG...reducing the subsidy cost"

Reducing regulations eliminates developmental hurdles to passive solar development
Stewart 12 (Juell, Research Analyst Intern, Policy Solutions at The Reinvestment Fund and writer for Housing Think, “Making Strides Towards Federal Rental Alignment,” January 9, 2012, http://housingthink.com/index.php/2012/01/09/making-strides-towards-federal-rental-alignment/) KJS

"After their holiday recess...development more affordable"

Empirically, passive solar has a significant impact on reducing the industrial energy dependence of low income communities
Valenzuela 7 (Brian, master of science student in department of civil engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, “ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN A PASSIVE SOLAR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT,” masters thesis, December 2007, http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink?did=1445046311&Fmt=14&VType=PQD&VInst=PROD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1346608437&clientId=79356&cfc=1) KJS

"Conventional housing design...to be 10-13 years"

Passive solar significantly decreases energy dependency and alienation within the economic constraints of subsidized housing budgets
Duncan 81 (Karen, B.A. Arch., Stanford University and Degree of Master of Architecture at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Passive solar in the City,” thesis for Master of Architecture at MIT, June 1981, accessed 9/14/12) KJS

"Until now, passive solar...passive solar architecture"

Passive solar is the cleanest alternative for producing heat and light
Callahan 10 (Rob, BS from University of Minnesota in Philosophy, free-lance writer, “What Are the Benefits of Passive Solar Energy?,” article peer-reviewed, May 16, 2010,
http://www.livestrong.com/article/124814-benefits-passive-solar-energy/)

"All solar energy...solar energy systems"

Empirically, passive solar can cut energy use by more than half
Professors Rawlins and Paterson 10 (Rachael Rawlins, Senior Lecturer in Land Use and Environmental Law, The University of Texas at Austin; Faculty Fellow, The University of Texas Center for Sustainable Development. Robert Paterson, Associate Professor, Community and Regional Planning, and Director of the Planning Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin; Faculty Fellow, The University of Texas Center for Sustainable Development. “SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CASE FOR FEDERAL STANDARDS.” CORNELL JOURNAL OF LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY [Vol. 19:335, April 2 ping. 104) 

"In a variety of housing...increased by about 30%"

Passive design isn’t complex.  The challenge is in getting the details right and our plan assists by clarifying the specifications..    
Priebe 12 (Maryruth Belsey Priebe, writer for Yellow Blue Designs, website focusing on sustainable building designs, “Passive House Designs are NOT Rocket Science: Two Ultra-Low Energy Examples,” Feburary 2012, http://www.yellowbluedesigns.com/2012/02/13/passive-house-designs-are-not-rocket-science-two-ultra-low-energy-examples/) KJS

"But was it a challenge...by virtually anyone"

Thus the plan: The United States Federal Government should substantially reduce restrictions on passive solar construction in federally assisted housing.

Contention 3: Survival in Justice
Renounce the worldview of “security for the fittest while the weakest die off”.  It glosses over solutions that could build a just and equitable world.   Our advocacy for ideal government creates the possibility of a more equitable society by reclaiming autonomy and value to life
Ryan 10 (Anne B, trustee of Feasta: The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability, professor of publications and research at the National University of Ireland, “Enough: A Worldview of Positive
Futures,” chapter in FLEEING VESUVIUS OVERCOMING THE RISKS OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL COLLAPSE, Douthwaite, Richard; Fallon, Gillian (2011-04-05). Fleeing Vesuvius: Overcoming the Risks of Economic and Environmental Collapse . Perseus Books Group. Pgs 392-444, Kindle Edition.) KJS

"Given the crisis of...bring us real hope"

Case deconstructs dependency and technocracy from the inside to create openings for liberatory praxis
Kahn and Kellner 7 (Richard, Ph.D. from UCLA with a specialization in the philosophy and history of education, and Douglas, Chair in the Philosophy of Education at UCLA. “Paulo Freire and Ivan Illich: technology, politics and the reconstruction of education,” Policy Futures in Education, Volume 5, Number 4, 2007) KJS

"For this reason...and liberatory praxis"

Our politics of design is essential to survival in justice.  
Professor Illich - 75 (PhD at the University of Salzburg (an exploration of the nature of historical knowledge), frmr Visiting Professor of Philosophy and of Science, Technology, and Society at Penn State, also taught at the University of Bremen, Tools for Conviviality)

"The principal source...society as a whole"

The geopolitical and economic insecurities that dominate the 1NC are grounded in flawed methodology.  These insecurities are used to justify regressive agendas and continued addiction to industrial energy production
Hildyard - Director Corner House Research - 12 (Nicholas, a UK non-governmental organisation focusing on environment, human rights and development issues, Hildyard has over 25 years experience assessing the environmental and social impacts of large-scale infrastructure, co-author study described by World Bank’s former chief environmental officer as “the definitive study” on the impacts of dams, Energy Security for What? For Whom?, Feb)

"energy is a term...promote other objectives"

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