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RBA Green Tool Kit: Energy Conservation & Efficiency |
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Energy Conservation & EfficiencySolar Photovoltaic (PV) is a method for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sunlight directly into electricity.
Description / Definition: The majority of solar PV panels use wafer based crystalline Silicon cells or thin-film cell based on cadmium telluride or silicon. Crystalline silicon is derived from silicon, a commonly used semi-conductor.
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Green Council Member contribution: Tom O'Reilly Buying Green Power for Your BusinessGreen power is derived from many different renewable resources, and some have a greater effect on the environment than others. Wind, solar, and geothermal power are environmentally preferable sources, according to the DOE. Other sources--large-scale hydropower, some types of biomass, and municipal solid waste, for example--are generally less desirable, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental-advocacy group. The type of resource will determine how much you’ll pay for green power.
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Green Council Member Contribution: Deborah Rosenberg, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., drosenberg@gpinet.com An energy audit is an inspection and study of buildings or systems in an effort to gain understanding of the energy consumption and costs associated with that building or system. The result of the audit can be used to assist your business with selecting alternatives to reduce energy costs and eco-impact of a facility.
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Green Council Member contribution: Frank Lauricella, Daylight Savings Company, flauricella@daylightsavings.us It's your business decision to weigh your competing needs for capital versus continuing increases in operating costs for energy. Remember, even a longer return-on-investment on energy efficiency results in affordable comfort, and new, more reliable equipment that will pay for itself with energy savings. Strategic energy efficiency investments are your hedge against the certainty of higher utility bills that you cannot control.
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Green Council Member Contribution: Deborah Rosenberg, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., drosenberg@gpinet.com Simple, low-cost energy efficiency measures include turning off equipment and lights that are not in use, switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, installing digital thermostats and using more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Green Council Member contribution: Frank Lauricella, Daylight Savings Company, flauricella@daylightsavings.us
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