With the current climate of energy efficiency so high up on everyone's agenda, from both consumer and commercial points of view, a new report makes for surprising reading. According to Robert Chiste, CEO of New Jersey-based clean technology company Comverge, businesses are once again guilty of losing focus on energy saving methods. What makes this even more surprising is that thanks to the new technology that's available today, a clean and energy efficient workspace has never been easier to achieve.
Of course, the other benefit of having clean technology is that apart from the costs it will save your company, it also cuts down the effect of both air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. With this in mind, these are just some of the ways you can use clean energy and save on your business energy costs at the same time:
Fuel Cell TechnologyOne of the newest advances, fuel cells generate clean energy by combining a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen, which in turn produces electricity. Because they emit no air whatsoever, they're highly efficient as well as reliable, and can make a difference of 33% in your overall energy costs.
Silicon Wafer PV Solar CellsAlthough they can sometimes be less popular due to the high cost of crystalline silicon, newer materials such as amorphous silicon has seen this form of energy saving increase its usage again. However, for maximum benefit, silicon wafer PV solar cells are still best used for powering anything that uses under 50 watts.
Tankless Electric Water HeatersIdeal for residential as well as commercial buildings, tankless electric water heaters offers one of the best energy management systems available today. Not only are they fairly inexpensive at around $700-800, but they are also rated 98% efficient at saving energy. They also don't require ventilation, due to them being electric, so once more they're being far more environmentally conscious.
LED LightingOne of the key factors in any area of energy management is lighting. After all, regardless if it's a one-bedroom home or a large hundred-acre stretch of land full of commercial buildings, you're going to need light in your everyday comings and goings. By switching to LED lights, your efficiency rating will skyrocket. For example, a normal 45-watt bulb will use 21,681 kWh per year. Compare that to an LED light bulb, which only needs 2.75 watts to emit the same light, and you can see the difference immediately. If you want to take it an extra step when it comes to your energy costs, by installing solar- powered LED lights, you can save just under $30 per year, per bulb.
Structural Soy-based InsulationMade from renewable soybeans, this new method of insulation can grow to at least 100 times its size, to ensure that every shell is completely sealed on walls, windows and doors. Its green credentials include zero damage to the ozone, due to its non-CFC use, and it can make as much as 50% savings on your utility bills. This is achieved by lowering the size requirements of HVAC units, should you be thinking of using them as well.
From energy savings to clean technology, these new methods of cutting down on waste are finding themselves more in demand every day. With the difference they make to commercial buildings and their business energy costs, it's not too much of a surprise.
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