The Time is Nowfor Alternative Energy

Brett Nielsen

Energy Consultant

It’s All About Oil!Global Issues with Fossil Fuels

Becoming scarce and costly – fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, with ‘peak oil’ coming

Creates greenhouse gases, pollution and global warming

Emerging and developed countries rely and compete for cheap energy

Inventories under foreign control – challenges peace

Peak Oil

• The American Petroleum Institute estimated in 1999 the world's oil supply would be depleted between 2062 and 2094, assuming total world oil reserves at between 1.4 and 2 trillion barrels and consumption at 80 million barrels per day.[4]

• In 2004, total world reserves were estimated to be 1.25 trillion barrels and daily consumption was about 85 million barrels, shifting the estimated oil depletion year to 2057.[1]

• The United States Energy Information Administration predicts world consumption of oil will increase to 98.3 million barrels per day in 2015 and 118 million barrels per day in 2030.[5]

Solar Electricity (PV) for Residential

Replaces some or all LIPA provided power

Reduces carbon emissions by utility

Conserves fossil fuels

Provides cost savings to Homeowner

Why LIPA wants you to go Solar:

Burns over 90% fossil fuel

Rates are highest / most unpredictable in the US

Can’t build new power plants to meet growing demand

Under pressure to meet renewable energy quotas

Grid is heavily loaded, risking brownouts and blackouts

Implemented “Solar Pioneers” rebate program

PV – How it Works:Solid-state solar panels (PV) mounted on roof or

racked in yard or integrated w/roof convert sunlight to DC power

Grid-tied inverter converts DC into clean AC power

AC power from inverter is used by house

Any excess turns meter backwards (net metering)

Solar power replaces some/all LIPA power

Incentives• LIPA will pay up to $27,500 of system- currently

2.75 per watt.

• State Tax Credit will pay for 25% of system cost- (capped at $5,000)

• Federal Tax credit will pay for 30% of system cost

• Final out of pocket cost is typically 1/3 of initial cost

• Systems pay for itself in about 6 years.

Ask yourselfWhat are you waiting for?

LIPA’s rates increase on average 5% a year!

The sun will hit your roof everyday, use it!

You can be a part of the solution, and it pays!

Peak oil means drastic increases in energy costs!

It’s about financial freedom from utility!

Solar Domestic Hot Water(DHW)

Solar DHW BenefitsReduces home operating costs

Reduces carbon emissions / use of fossil fuels

Will add value to the home

Adds ‘green’ element for retrofit or new construction

Solar DHW – How it works Sun heats up roof mounted collectors

Controller pumps coolant mix through collectors

Coolant mix heats up water inside storage tank

Hot water is available for household use

Secondary heat source supplements Solar as needed

DHW SuitabilityAccess to the sun for at least three hours a day

Access to area under collectors for hose run

Must have space for storage tank and controller

Have tax liability to apply credits to

Able to make up-front investment

Incentives

Federal Tax credit 30% uncapped

State Tax Credit 25% up to $5000

If using Home Equity Line – interest is tax deductible

DHW Benefit SummaryCuts carbon emissions: up to 5,400lbs/year

Can save up to 240 gallons of oil/year

Reduces dependence on fossil fuels

Velux system integrates attractively

Professional installation by GreenLogic

Reasons to consider Geothermal HVAC

Increase home value

Slow climate change

Reduce dependency on fossil fuels

Reduce operating costs

Meet new standards (LEEDS, HERS..)

Geothermal HVAC benefits detail30-45% lower operating cost than

conventional

Best aesthetics - no outdoor compressors

Long system life - minimum 20 years

High comfort level with proper design

Can be flameless and carbon-free

Qualifies for government and utility incentives

How does it work?Ground below a certain depth is held at

constant temperature by solar radiation (renewable energy)

“Ground loop” allows heat to be drawn from the ground or pumped into the ground

In winter, Geothermal heat pump cools ground and heats house

In summer, Geothermal heat pump cools house and heats ground

Principles Of Operation Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)

Summary -Ground Loop Designs

Wind:Clean EnergySave MoneyNet MeteredLIPA RebatesReduce Foreign

Oil

Wind TurbinesRenewable energy for large properties

Generates electricity cost-effectively without subsidies

New designs are silent and reliableTall towers required to tap higher wind speeds

above tree lineDrop zone area required (no conflicts with survey)Typically requires 3+ acres of propertySome periodic maintenance required

Why Choose Renewable Energy?

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