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by Larry D. Barrby Larry D. BarrTarleton State UniversityTarleton State University

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Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy

by Larry D. Barr, K5WLFby Larry D. Barr, K5WLFRebel Wolf Energy SystemsRebel Wolf Energy Systems

Energy and Resources DefinedEnergy and Resources Defined

ElectricityElectricity Natural Gas/PropaneNatural Gas/Propane WaterWater WastewaterWastewater Household TrashHousehold Trash Gasoline/DieselGasoline/Diesel

ElectricityElectricity Reduce UsageReduce Usage

• Use Less Of ItUse Less Of It Turn off lights when you leave the roomTurn off lights when you leave the room Turn off devices you’re not usingTurn off devices you’re not using Don’t heat or cool to extremesDon’t heat or cool to extremes More insulationMore insulation Water heater on timer & in blanketWater heater on timer & in blanket

• Use It More EfficientlyUse It More Efficiently• Eliminate PHANTOM LOADSEliminate PHANTOM LOADS

ElectricityElectricity• Use It More EfficientlyUse It More Efficiently

Compact Fluorescent Lamps – CFLsCompact Fluorescent Lamps – CFLs Task Lighting vs. Area LightingTask Lighting vs. Area Lighting Efficient AppliancesEfficient Appliances

• MicrowaveMicrowave• Toaster OvenToaster Oven• CrockPotCrockPot• Electric BlanketElectric Blanket• Solar Clothes DryerSolar Clothes Dryer• Lose “Power Hog” Stereos, TVs & ComputersLose “Power Hog” Stereos, TVs & Computers• Keep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your houseKeep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your house

• Eliminate PHANTOM LOADSEliminate PHANTOM LOADS

ElectricityElectricity• Eliminate PHANTOM LOADS!!Eliminate PHANTOM LOADS!!• What is a PHANTOM LOAD??What is a PHANTOM LOAD??

Something that draws power when you’ve Something that draws power when you’ve turned it off or that’s on when not neededturned it off or that’s on when not needed

• Remote Controlled/Instant-on TVs and StereosRemote Controlled/Instant-on TVs and Stereos• Clocks in DVD players, VCRs, microwaves, etc.Clocks in DVD players, VCRs, microwaves, etc.• Night lights in daytimeNight lights in daytime• Plug-in air fresheners (a dubious invention)Plug-in air fresheners (a dubious invention)• Computer peripherals left on when computer offComputer peripherals left on when computer off• Keep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your houseKeep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your house

Phantom Load ExamplePhantom Load Example

ElectricityElectricity• Eliminate PHANTOM LOADS!!Eliminate PHANTOM LOADS!!• What is a PHANTOM LOAD??What is a PHANTOM LOAD??

Something that draws power when you’ve Something that draws power when you’ve turned it off or that’s on when not neededturned it off or that’s on when not needed

• Remote Controlled/Instant-on TVs and StereosRemote Controlled/Instant-on TVs and Stereos• Clocks in DVD players, VCRs, microwaves, etc.Clocks in DVD players, VCRs, microwaves, etc.• Night lights in daytimeNight lights in daytime• Plug-in air fresheners (a dubious invention)Plug-in air fresheners (a dubious invention)• Computer peripherals left on when computer offComputer peripherals left on when computer off• Keep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your houseKeep thinkin’ – there’s more stuff at your house

Measuring DevicesMeasuring Devices

Measuring DevicesMeasuring Devices

Natural Gas/PropaneNatural Gas/Propane Reduce UseReduce Use

• Don’t ‘overheat’ the houseDon’t ‘overheat’ the house• Turn water heater temp downTurn water heater temp down• Get tankless water heaterGet tankless water heater• Don’t preheat oven (works for electric)Don’t preheat oven (works for electric)• Use toaster oven insteadUse toaster oven instead

NO LEAKS! – it’s safer that way, tooNO LEAKS! – it’s safer that way, too Pool or Hot Tub heaters?? Your call.Pool or Hot Tub heaters?? Your call.

WaterWater No drips, no leaks, no wasteNo drips, no leaks, no waste

• Fix leaky faucetsFix leaky faucets• Use low-flow shower headsUse low-flow shower heads• Turn off shower while you soap & scrubTurn off shower while you soap & scrub• Take short(er) showersTake short(er) showers• Use aerators on sinksUse aerators on sinks• Turn off faucet while brushing teethTurn off faucet while brushing teeth• Don’t overwater the lawn, etc.Don’t overwater the lawn, etc.• Replace toilet with low-volume flush unitReplace toilet with low-volume flush unit

1.6 gpf vs. up to 7 gpf1.6 gpf vs. up to 7 gpf Makes a big difference in water usageMakes a big difference in water usage

WastewaterWastewater

By-product of resource useBy-product of resource use You get charged for disposing of itYou get charged for disposing of it Use less HUse less H22O, make less wastewaterO, make less wastewater City sets water usage in winterCity sets water usage in winter In rural area, graywater to groundIn rural area, graywater to ground

• Use biodegradable detergents, etcUse biodegradable detergents, etc• May not be legal in all areasMay not be legal in all areas

Minimize resources needed to dispose of itMinimize resources needed to dispose of it

Household TrashHousehold Trash Be careful what/how you buyBe careful what/how you buy

• Buy in bulk – it makes less trashBuy in bulk – it makes less trash• Look for recyclable packagingLook for recyclable packaging

Get ‘Euro’ canvas shopping bagsGet ‘Euro’ canvas shopping bags• Eliminates taking plastic bags homeEliminates taking plastic bags home• Makes folks look at you funnyMakes folks look at you funny

If you burn trash – be carefulIf you burn trash – be careful• What you burnWhat you burn• How you burn itHow you burn it

Gasoline & DieselGasoline & Diesel Keep engines tunedKeep engines tuned Clean air and fuel filtersClean air and fuel filters Moderate Driving HabitsModerate Driving Habits

• No ‘jackrabbit’ startsNo ‘jackrabbit’ starts• Anticipate stopsAnticipate stops• Leave earlier and drive a bit slowerLeave earlier and drive a bit slower

Don’t idle the car to ‘warm it up’Don’t idle the car to ‘warm it up’ Block heater on timer for cold WXBlock heater on timer for cold WX

Renewable EnergyRenewable EnergyThree Major SourcesThree Major Sources

Photovoltaic (PV) – Solar ElectricPhotovoltaic (PV) – Solar Electric

Wind Powered ElectricWind Powered Electric

HydroelectricHydroelectric

PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic

Solar Powered Ham StationSolar Powered Ham Station

PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic

PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic No Moving Parts (generally)No Moving Parts (generally) Minimal MaintenanceMinimal Maintenance Low (or no) output in cloudy WX (?)Low (or no) output in cloudy WX (?) Subject to hail damage (what isn’t?)Subject to hail damage (what isn’t?) DC outputDC output Requires a battery bank for storageRequires a battery bank for storage Requires inverter for AC loadsRequires inverter for AC loads Most have 20 year warrantyMost have 20 year warranty

Wind GeneratorsWind Generators

Wind GeneratorsWind Generators

Lots of moving partsLots of moving parts Preventative maintenance requiredPreventative maintenance required Won’t work in wind extremesWon’t work in wind extremes Subject to weather damageSubject to weather damage DC outputDC output Requires battery bank for storageRequires battery bank for storage Requires inverter for AC loadsRequires inverter for AC loads

Micro-HydroelectricMicro-Hydroelectric

Micro-HydroelectricMicro-Hydroelectric

Fairly simple systemFairly simple system Minimal maintenance requiredMinimal maintenance required Works 24/7Works 24/7 Not subject to much WX damageNot subject to much WX damage AC or DC output – DC most commonAC or DC output – DC most common AC requires a governor systemAC requires a governor system DC requires batteries and inverterDC requires batteries and inverter Very long-lived systemsVery long-lived systems

BiofuelsBiofuels

BiodieselBiodiesel Used Fry OilUsed Fry Oil EthanolEthanol

• Booze (fermentation)Booze (fermentation)• Cellulosic (enzymes)Cellulosic (enzymes)

ButanolButanol MethaneMethane Thermal DepolymerizationThermal Depolymerization

You Get To Choose!You Get To Choose!

Phantom Load ExamplePhantom Load Example

Points to Ponder . . .Points to Ponder . . . Conservation of energyConservation of energy Conservation of resourcesConservation of resources Efficiency of appliancesEfficiency of appliances Driving habits / choice of vehicleDriving habits / choice of vehicle Home insulation, ventilation, etc.Home insulation, ventilation, etc. Heating & Cooling methodsHeating & Cooling methods Buying habitsBuying habits Overall footprint on Planet EarthOverall footprint on Planet Earth

ResourcesResources

http://www.rebelwolf.com/http://www.rebelwolf.com/http://www.green-trust.org/http://www.green-trust.org/http://www.backwoodssolar.com/http://www.backwoodssolar.com/http://www.affordable-solar.com/http://www.affordable-solar.com/http://www.nooutage.com/http://www.nooutage.com/http://www.lehmans.com/http://www.lehmans.com/http://www.motherearthnews.com/http://www.motherearthnews.com/http://www.homepower.com/http://www.homepower.com/http://www.northernsun.com/http://www.northernsun.com/