PowerUp Western New York Coalition Launches
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PowerUp Western New York Coalition Launches
DUNKIRK, New York (PRWEB) July 12, 2012
Business, civic and labor groups as well as local and state elected officials today launched a coalition to support progressive energy projects in Western New York. The coalition, “PowerUp Western New York,” broadly endorses the Energy Highway plan that Governor Cuomo announced during his 2012 State-of-the-State message, and specifically urges the State to support a project that would repower the 625 MW coal-fueled power plant in Dunkirk, New York with modern and efficient combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology.
In the words of Governor Cuomo, the “Key to powering our economic growth is expanding our energy infrastructure.” The centerpiece of PowerUp Western New York is the Dunkirk CCGT development project, which can be completed by 2017, and will provide a number of benefits to the region, including:
Improving the reliability of the electrical grid in Western New York
Preserving local jobs
Ensuring a predictable and stable tax base in Chautauqua County and Dunkirk, New York
Generating dramatically cleaner energy, including:
Mercury reduced by 100%
Sulfur Dioxide reduced by 99%
Nitrogen Oxides reduced by 98
Particulates reduced by 80%
Greenhouse gases reduced by 69%
Increasing system efficiency with technology that can ramp up quickly and “load follow” as demand rises and falls
Providing support for renewable energy generation such as wind power
PowerUp Western New York is chaired by NY State Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean), who remarked: “Losing the NRG Dunkirk plant would be a major blow to Western New York, while repowering the plant represents an incredible opportunity to save and grow jobs, and preserve prosperity and our tax base.”
Senator Young added “We have been fighting for a short-term solution to establish a power purchase agreement to keep the plant operating. We’re also making progress in our negotiations with the Governor, and we’ll continue to fight. The Dunkirk repowering project to construct a new, state-of-the-art gas-fired, environmentally-friendly facility builds on these near-term efforts to create a permanent solution that benefits our community and all of Western New York.” Senator Young concluded “Our coalition is strong, but we need the public in Dunkirk and in fact all of Western New York to get behind us to make this new, cleaner and repowered facility a reality.”
Said Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, “The proposed NRG project to convert the Dunkirk electric generating facility to natural gas is consistent with Governor Cuomo’s stated policy of promoting reliable, efficient, and environmentally clean electric power for New York. This investment in the future of the Dunkirk plant would ensure that Western New York has a great source of additional electrical power for further economic development, which would further strengthen the efforts of the Regional Economic Development Council to create more jobs in this area,” said Assemblyman Goodell.
NRG has very strong support in the New York State legislature. Senator Young was successful in obtaining passage of legislation designed specifically to help NRG. This legislation was co-sponsored by Assemblyman Goodell in the State Assembly and has more than 30 cosponsors. The change from coal to natural gas will substantially enhance the project.
Added Dunkirk Mayor Anthony J. Dolce: “NRG’s Dunkirk plant can certainly be the model of an efficient resource for NY’s public-private initiative to upgrade and modernize the State’s electric power system along the lines envisioned by the Governor.”
NRG Energy Inc., the owner of the Dunkirk plant, proposes to convert the existing coal facility to a combined-cycle plant with the generating capacity of up to 600 MW, enough to power approximately 480,000 average homes, in two phases. In phase I, which could be operational by 2013, NRG will build natural gas infrastructure to the plant allowing it to operate on either coal or natural gas. During Phase II, NRG will build the CCGT units which will take the place of the coal units, operate solely on gas and become operational by 2017. The proposed project was submitted to the New York Energy Highway Task Force http://www.nyenergyhighway.com/About on May 30, 2012, in response to the State’s Request for Information (RFI) process.
AboutPowerUpWNY
PowerUpWNY is a coalition of Western New Yorkers coming together to advocate for a sensible, practical energy agenda for the State and one in which Western NY and its people will play a role. For a list of members, their websites, and news about the coalition and the Dunkirk combined-cycle project, visit http://www.PowerUpWNY.org.
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Element Power Launches Element Power Solar, a New Global Player in the Field of Solar Renewable Energy.
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Element Power Launches Element Power Solar, a New Global Player in the Field of Solar Renewable Energy.
Madrid, Spain (PRWEB) November 22, 2011
Element Power announced today it has established Element Power Solar (EPS). The initiative is in direct response to the global opportunities in PV solar and builds on Element Power’s extensive experience in the industry. This experience includes 21 solar power plants in operation, a project portfolio across 5 continents totaling over 2,000 MW – of which 300MW will be ready for construction in 2012, and annual revenues of $ 34 million from PV solar projects currently in operation. In addition, Element Power Solar manages over 70 MW of solar power plants for itself and third parties through its sister company Element Power Asset Management (EPAM). EPS is based in Portland, Oregon with offices in Charlottesville, VA, Madrid, London, Verona, Italy, Mexico City and Chile.
EPS has proven in-house expertise in development, resource assessment, origination, engineering, finance, construction and operation that enables it to take projects from initial site selection, through all the phases of development, to commercial operation. The company’s international team is committed to working with a variety of counterparties across markets to bring the best PV solar solutions to its customers. As part of Element Power, EPS benefits from significant equity backing to support its investments in renewable energy projects worldwide.
To lead the solar business, Element Power named Paolo Pietrogrande Chairman of EPS. “In the rapidly evolving market of solar energy, Element Power is concentrating its solar expertise in a distinct business unit – says Pedro Barriuso Executive Chairman of Element Power – “Paolo Pietrogrande has an impressive track record, the experience and the vision to successfully lead this new global player in solar PV”.
Initially at Kinetics Technology International, as Process Engineer in the California R&D group, Dr. Pietrogrande has held executive positions at KTI, Bain and General Electric and was later founder and CEO of Enel Green Power (now $ 12B market cap), Chairman of Atmos Holding, Chairman of Solar Energy Italia and Executive Chairman of Gamesa Solar/9REN Group. Pietrogrande led and oversaw the execution and the management of 190MW of solar systems and 4000MW of other renewable energy power plants. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this cutting-edge management team as we accelerate projects from our portfolio into commercial operation.” – says Pietrogrande. “The geographical diversification of EPS’s projects, the unique experience of its management team, and the strength of its parent company Element Power, pave the road for the company’s fast strategic expansion.”
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Everyday Energy Launches Green Jobs Initiative: Responding to the Need for Solar Energy Workers
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Everyday Energy Launches Green Jobs Initiative: Responding to the Need for Solar Energy Workers
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 06, 2011
Everyday Energy (http://www.everydayenergy.us) recently launched their Green Jobs Initiative. The initiative was inspired by a successful hands-on solar training workshop offered in collaboration with YouthBuild and MAAC Project earlier this year and the need for qualified solar energy workers.
“As a company we encourage our employees to pursue additional training and education and often provide scholarships for them to do so. When given the opportunity to develop a training program in collaboration with one of our affordable housing clients it was a perfect fit. This program allows us to provide residents with employable skills plus we are able to train and recruit new employees to work for our company. This is a real example as to how the national push to encourage the deployment of renewable energy is creating new and sustainable jobs,” said Scott Sarem, CEO of Everyday Energy.
The Everyday Energy Green Jobs Initiative is made up of several training programs including PV101: Beginning Solar Installation. This course provides participants with the foundation and general knowledge needed to work as a Solar PV Installation Assistant and laborer and includes both classroom and hands-on training. The initiative also includes energy efficiency and energy conservation workshops and events that focus on teaching residents ways to reduce energy consumption and costs. To engage younger residents we also collaborate with the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) to bring their informative and interactive Green Learning Adventures to the children of the housing communities.
“In our most recent PV101 course participants had the opportunity to get hands-on experience working on a 470kW solar system which for many is where they live and is the largest Multi-family Affordable Solar Housing project to date in California. This course provided an excellent opportunity for participants to learn new skills and to be a part of something that is improving the lives of their family and of their neighbors. We are excited to be able to offer this type of service and support to our clients and their residents,” said Chris Taylor, President, Everyday Energy.
As of August 2011, just 20 months after starting their business, Everyday Energy has installed over 2.8 MW of solar PV and has created more than 50 green jobs since January 2010.
“We are so thankful to be successful in our first 20 months of business. We currently have projects scheduled for the next 10 months and expect to see significant growth in 2012. We are proud to be an example of how the government’s push for renewable energy is actually working and creating jobs,” said Scott Sarem, CEO of Everyday Energy.
To learn more about our Solar Installation and Energy Education Initiative please contact Chris Taylor at chris@everydayenergy.us.
Everyday Energy (http://www.everydayenergy.us)
Based in Oceanside, Calif., Everyday Energy specializes in photovoltaic solar and energy efficiency projects for the Multi-family Housing market and have or are in the process of installing 82% of the MASH projects in the San Diego Gas and Electric territory and many more projects in both the Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison areas. We are experts in financing, designing, and installing solar systems on multi-family and multi-tenant buildings through virtual net metering.
California Center for Sustainable Energy (http://www.energycenter.org)
The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that helps residents, businesses and public agencies save energy, reduce grid demand and generate their own power through a variety of rebate, technical assistance and education programs.
Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) Program
The Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) Program is part of the California Solar Initiative (http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org) and provides solar rebates to offset the installation costs on qualifying multi-family affordable housing buildings.
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Vermont Launches Renewable Energy Atlas
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Vermont Launches Renewable Energy Atlas
Montpelier, VT (PRWEB) April 21, 2010
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in conjunction with the Vermont Center for Geographic Information and Fountains Spatial, Inc., announced the launch of The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont, a state-of-the-art GIS-based web application that identifies, analyzes, and visualizes existing and promising locations for renewable energy projects.
The Atlas is the first tool of its kind in the United States to enable users to choose their town or county and then select from a suite of renewable energy options including biomass, efficiency, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind. With a click of the mouse, users can map their selection. Existing and potential renewable energy sites, renewable energy installers and consultants will appear on the map, and an analysis panel will summarize the results. The simple to use web application can be accessed anywhere and users can save their maps and analyses as unique URLs or export them to a PDF document.
“The Atlas will assist town energy committees, the Clean Energy Development Fund and other funders, educators, planners, policy-makers and businesses in making informed decisions about the planning and implementation of renewable energy in their communities,” said Ellen Kahler, executive director of the VSJF. “Especially with the forthcoming decommissioning of Vermont Yankee, we believe the Atlas will contribute to identifying how much and where efficiency and renewable energy projects can be sited in Vermont.”
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy secured U.S. Department of Energy funding for the Atlas project.
“Vermont has always stood for best practices in commercial and residential development to preserve the environment,” Leahy said. “The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont will be an important tool in helping us all to consider the responsible energy options when thinking about our renewable energy future. Successful projects mean greater energy security, a cleaner and healthier environment, and a better quality of life across our state.”
According to Atlas project director Scott Sawyer, “with the proliferation of energy committees in over 90 towns and cities, it’s clear that Vermonters want a renewable energy and efficiency based economy. We designed the Atlas with these town energy committees and many other potential users in mind.” Sawyer went on to say that, “We believe it’s important to make renewable energy data accessible to everyone, so that businesses, utilities, state agencies and organizations charged with building the state’s future can make informed renewable energy project decisions.”
Project developers also said that additional updates will be made to the Atlas over the coming year, including updates to the woody biomass and wind data layers. The Atlas joins Vermont’s growing renewable energy development toolkit, including the Clean Energy Development Fund, the state’s new feed-in tariff program, “clean energy assessment districts,” and Vermont’s 25 by ’25 Initiative.
Major funding for this project was received from the U.S. Department of Energy through U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation. The Atlas was developed by the VSJF, in collaboration with the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Fountains Spatial and Overit Media.
About the VSJF:
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund was created by the Vermont Legislature in 1995 to accelerate the development of Vermont’s green economy through early stage grant funding and technical assistance to entrepreneurs, businesses, farmers, networks and others interested in developing jobs and markets in the green economy.
The VSJF typically focuses on two or three of the market sectors identified by the legislature at any one time. Our current focus is on increasing the local production and local use of biofuels, and sustainable forest products and in strengthening Vermont’s food system.
The products and services we support drive the green economy by:
Striving to dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels,
Relocalizing production (including food production, manufacturing, and the sustainable use of local resources), and
Building economic and community resilience against challenges such as peak oil and climate change.
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Renewable Energy Brochure Launches SOLARPREP? Program from Fisnar Inc.
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Renewable Energy Brochure Launches SOLARPREP™ Program from Fisnar Inc.
Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) June 23, 2011
Fisnar is pleased to announce a new brochure launching a Renewable Energy Equipment Program with a trademark of SOLARPREP™. The brochure introduces current renewable energy technologies and Fisnar’s manufacturing solutions, from simple modular automation to full-factory systems. The brochure can also be helpful as an introduction to renewable energy technology alternatives and the procedures in their manufacture.
Technologies featured in the brochure include:
-Crystalline Photovoltaic Solar Panels (Si PV)
-Concentrated Solar Photovoltaic (CSP)
-Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST)
-Thin Film Photovoltaic (a-Si PV)
-Wind Energy (WiEn)
-Electric Vehicle (EV)
-Light Emitting Diode Illumination (LED)
About Fisnar
Fisnar is a world leader in fluid dispensing and dispensing automation. Fisnar manufactures automatic liquid dispensers for adhesive, glue, cyanoacrylates, silicone, RTV, anaerobic resin, epoxy, UV cure formulations and many more fluids. Fisnar Inc. is also a manufacturer of dispensing valves, industrial robots, peristaltic pumps, spray nozzles, syringes & consumables including, needles, barrels and tips. Fisnar offers the largest selection of products including a valve for every type of material and a wide range of economic industrial robots suitable for automating a bench assembly operation or for integration in a larger in-line process. Fisnar can be contacted directly at 973-646-5044 or by logging onto http://www.fisnar.com.
Contact Information:
James Dornan
Global Marketing Manager
Fisnar
jdornan(at)fisnar(dot)com
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Verde Energy Launches Carbon Offset Partnership With Trees For The Future
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Verde Energy Launches Carbon Offset Partnership With Trees For The Future
Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 9, 2007
Verde Energy, an online marketplace providing commercial and residential customers with competitive bids on solar power, solar thermal, wind power and other renewable energy projects, has teamed up with Trees for the Future in an effort to offset carbon emissions through community-based reforestation and agroforestry projects.
Under Verde Energy’s tree planting program, a tree is planted for every customer who visits http://www.verdeenergy.com and uses the service to receive free project consultation from knowledgeable Verde staff and competitive project quotes from prescreened renewable energy professionals.
“The global challenges we now face require business practices that place a premium on a healthy environment,” said Rob Powell, CEO of Verde Energy. “With today’s announcement, Verde Energy is finding another way to rise to the challenge of protecting an environment that we all share.”
Since 1988, Trees for the Future has helped thousands of communities in Central America, Africa, and Asia improve their livelihoods and their environment by planting nearly 50 million trees in agroforestry and reforestation projects. Each year these trees remove over one million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.
“We applaud Verde Energy’s initiative to help reduce human impact on the environment through their promotion of renewable energy and their investment in restoring forestry systems through our Plant-A-Tree program,” said Dave Deppner, TFTF founder and executive director.
In addition to removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere, trees perform other vital services for the environment. Trees filter water systems, moderate weather and rainfall, regulate exposure to solar radiation, generate nutrient rich soils, and provide wildlife habitat.
About Verde Energy
Verde Energy helps commercial and residential customers obtain competitive project bids and expert installation for solar power, solar thermal, wind power and other renewable energy systems from trusted local professionals nationwide. Visit us at http://www.verdeenergy.com.
About Trees for the Future
Trees For The Future is an organization that has been the steward of planting trees throughout the world since the early 1970′s. Through a people to people action plan, we restore tree cover to the world’s most degraded lands. Planting trees helps keep people productive on their lands, preserving their traditional livelihoods and cultures for generations to come. Our mission and history demonstrate how dedicated we are to sustainable agroforestry. You can learn more about us by visiting http://www.plant-trees.org.
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GeoREstore Launches GeoREstore.com, Providing a Centralized Source of Information for the Renewable Energy Industry
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GeoREstore Launches GeoREstore.com, Providing a Centralized Source of Information for the Renewable Energy Industry
Lee’s Summit, MO (PRWEB) September 15, 2009
GeoREstore, LLC, today announced the launch of GeoREstore.com (geo-re-store), a new website that provides a single point of online access for renewable energy news, information, data and service provider listings. The site provides news from the sustainable energy and Smart Grid sectors, information on development projects and funding sources, and comprehensive listings of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and other service providers within the various renewable energy sectors.
GeoREstore.com is a place for equipment and service providers in the solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biofuel sectors to connect online and foster development within the renewable energy industry. “Our development emphasis is twofold”, said Susan Escher, Managing Partner of GeoREstore. “First, we provide an easy-to-navigate website with comprehensive renewable energy industry information. Second, we facilitate the development of renewable energy projects by making it easy for buyers and sellers to connect through our directory listings and request for information functionality.”
GeoREstore.com is committed to continued innovation and already has plans to add new information and additional functionality over the next several months.
GeoREstore.com is affiliated with GeoREstore Energy Practices, a consulting firm that provides project management and strategic planning consulting services for the renewable energy industry, including Smart Grid, customer information systems, energy efficiency related projects and transmission, distribution and generation IT projects.
For additional information, visit http://www.GeoREstore.com.
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Winning Team Launches The Renewable Energy Centre
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Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK (PRWEB) February 26, 2007
A website launched this week is the first of its kind in the UK and is set to lead the way as a primary source of information and reference for renewable energy.
The website, The Renewable Energy Centre has been established by the winning team already responsible for one of the UK’s busiest property portals, Email 4 Property.
The website is targeted at homeowners who want save money on energy bills and for commercial companies looking to improve cash flow and reduce their carbon footprint. It also provides an invaluable source of new business for companies supplying products and services in this emerging sector.
Entrepreneur Richard Simmons, who was behind the success of Email4Property which now sees over 1 million visitors a month, is convinced this new venture will also become one of the most accessed websites in the UK as he explained;
“I was investigating installing Solar Water Heating for my family home and realised that there was no comprehensive point of reference where I could find the information and contacts I needed. With so much focus on global warming it was obvious that there was a huge gap in the market for this kind of website. We are very excited about how the website will serve both people and businesses and help to accelerate the use of renewable technology within the UK.”
The website pulls a wealth of information into one central online location and gives its visitors a practical introduction to renewable technologies, local and national directories of contractors and suppliers, advice on technology choices and installation, links to community organisations, lobbyists and government contacts and information on sources of funding
In addition The Renewable Energy Centre website holds a comprehensive diary of UK and international renewable energy conferences and exhibitions, a directory of links to educational resources for schools and details of universities offering specialist courses.
Tim Ovens, Sales Manager for The Renewable Energy Centre added; “National trends show that renewable energy isn’t a choice for businesses to buy into any more but a necessity in order to maintain the sustainability of the planet. This website provides a huge range of resources and has one of the only fully comprehensive directories of companies relating to renewable energy in the UK.”
The Renewable Energy Centre has been labelled an authority website in this arena and provides an invaluable source of information to help anyone combat the potentially devastating effects of global warming through the use of renewable energy.
For more information visit: The Renewable Energy Centre
About the Renewable Energy Centre:
The Renewable Energy Centre
The Renewable Energy Centre: Saving Money, Saving Energy and Saving the Planet
The Renewable Energy Centre is committed to informing all online users about energy saving and renewable energy in order to increase public awareness through accurate and informative resources and create business opportunities throughout the UK through its’ local and national directories.
For more information:
Contact: Tim Ovens (sales) or Angela Gallacher (press)
info (at) therenewableenergycentre.co.uk
1 Alpha House, Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2ED Tel: 01926 865835
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OurEnergy.us Launches the Million Clean Homes Campaign
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Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) January 18, 2006
OurEnergy.us, a Grand Rapids, MI-based renewable energy group, launches the Million Clean Homes Campaign. The campaign, which empowers U.S. consumers to drive the generation of clean American renewable energy at no cost to them, becomes the centerpiece of OurEnergy for 2006 and beyond.
OurEnergy seeks to advance the long-term development of clean energy in the US by lowering the barriers for participation between consumers and energy suppliers. With this new campaign, OurEnergy sets their sights on a clearly defined, and attainable, target. For every 2,500 OurEnergy members, the generation of 1 MW of clean renewable energy is required. 1 MW equals the energy needs of approx. 250 American homes.
Participating online retailers, including Staples, Expedia.com, Barnes & Noble, Office Max and hundreds of others, contribute a small percentage, an average of 2%, of each purchase to a renewable energy supplier designated by the OurEnergy member. By participating in the program, energy consumers stand to generate millions of kilowatt-hours a year in renewable energy, helping to offset the higher unit costs faced by the renewables industry, and lessening the demand for foreign and fossil fuels.
“The OurEnergy program enables uncomplicated domestic renewable energy generation,” says OurEnergy founder John Zyskowski. “With the launch of the Million Clean Homes Campaign, we are establishing precedence for energy consumer choice never seen before.”
By supporting local utility green pricing and national energy marketing programs, OurEnergy and the Million Clean Homes Campaign enable every American to participate in demanding more non-polluting domestic renewable energy generation. For further information on OurEnergy and the benefits of domestic renewable energy, please visit us at www.ourenergy.us.
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The Alternative Energy Store Launches New Website With Unique Renewable Energy Forum
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Hudson, MA (PRWEB) August 25, 2006
The Alternative Energy Store, which has recently doubled in size and relocated to Hudson, Mass., announces the launch of their new and improved website, which includes an innovative renewable energy forum. The Alternative Energy Store is the largest provider of renewable energy products in the area, catering to customers around the world via their online store (AltEnergyStore.com) and catalog.
With hundreds of solar, wind and hydro-power products available, the Alternative Energy Store’s secure online store offers an extensive variety of alternative energy products that may be used in conjunction with “on-grid” traditional energy sources or used “off-grid”, as stand alone sources of energy. Shopping carts enable speedy checkout and live customer service representatives are ready to assist customers with questions or problems.
In addition to the arsenal of products, which includes backup power sources, batteries, cables and wiring, inverters, lighting, power panels, solar panels, solar air heaters and hot water systems, solar pool and spa systems, wind power systems and more, the new website offers a multitude of educational resources, including a unique alternative energy forum.
Knowledge is Key
The “Alt-E Forum” enables visitors to discuss any issue related to renewable energy with other visitors. Alternative energy enthusiasts and experts from all over the world chat daily in the Alternative Energy Store’s forum, sharing ideas, questions and recommendations.
Through the Alternative Energy Store’s “How-To”, visitors who are new to alternative energy can take advantage of free educational articles covering a myriad of topics including how to make your home more energy efficient, how to size a solar electric system for the home, how different solar air heating systems work and there is even information about the intricacies behind compost toilets.
An “Alt-E Knowledge Base” area on the Alternative Energy Store’s website is a database of thousands of questions and corresponding answers from customers. Here, visitors will find answers to a wide range of both detailed and general questions.
Calculate your Renewable Energy System
Trying to size a solar electric system to meet your power needs? Offering indispensable calculation tools, the Alternative Energy Store’s “Alt-E System Calculators” makes it easier for site visitors to figure out exactly what they require in renewable energy systems.
Books, Tax Rebates and More
Primers and readings to better acquaint people with alternative energy systems and the components that go in them can also be found at the company’s website. Folks using renewable energy systems may be eligible for solar and wind power rebates and tax credits – and can find out more through the Alternative Energy Store’s website.
“People are beginning to understand more about renewable energy and are becoming more interested in solar, wind or hydro power products because these products enable them to reduce cost. Rising gas prices and an uncertain economy have driven people to find other ways to save money. We’ve seen a significant increase our website traffic over the past four months,” noted Sascha Deri, president of the Alternative Energy Store. “Alternative energy is no longer alternative. It’s becoming a necessity. Our website is one of the handiest resources available for learning more about different types of alternative energy and related products.”
Making Renewable Energy Affordable
Founded in 1999, the Alternative Energy Store, LLC has catered to customers on every continent of the globe. With a mission to make renewable energy affordable, the Alternative Energy Store has established long-standing relationships with manufacturers to pass along the cost savings to customers. These relationships coupled with the expertise of the purchasing department and exceptional promotions enable the Alternative Energy Store to offer the best prices over competitors.
Committed to benefiting societies and the environment, the Alternative Energy Store is dedicated to educating consumers and providing the best selection of solar, wind, micro-hydro and other alternative energy products worldwide.
Alternative Energy Store is located at The Alternative Energy Store, 43 Broad St, Suite A408 in Hudson, Mass. For more information visit their website at www.AltEnergyStore.com or contact Toll Free (800) 320-9671.
CONTACT: Steven Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061
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