Solar Panels
A solar panel is a device which is used to convert energy contained within the suns rays into electricity. Solar panels are a great way to generate electricity on a small scale. Solar panels are commonly named solar cells or photovoltaic cells. A photovoltaic module is an interconnected collection of cells combined into one item. Solar modules allow for a wide range of varying sizes of solar panel products to be manufactured.
When a number of solar or photovoltaic modules are installed together, this is commonly referred to as a solar array, or photovoltaic array.
Arrays are a great way to increase the potential of a solar electricity system, to provide a greater output of electricity. (Source: http://www.clean-energy-ideas.com/)
Compact Flourescent Bulbs
A compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) is a fluorescent light bulb that has been compressed into the size of a standard-issue incandescent light bulb. Modern CFLs typically last at least six times as long and use at most a quarter of the power of an equivalent incandescent bulb.
According to Arthur Rosenfeld, a physicist and member of the California Energy Commission, "If every home in the United States replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), the energy saved would prevent greenhouse-gas emissions equivalent to taking more than 1 million cars off the road." (Source: whatis.techtarget.com)
Programmable Thermostats
Energy Film™ is a 8.5 mil. thick clear vinyl which is designed to block heat gain from the outside summer sun and retain interior heat in the winter. This patent-pending Energy Film™ contains microscopic metal particles which block ultraviolet and infrared rays, only letting through certain spectrum’s of light and heat. With its high visible light transmittance, and the fact that it is optically clean, Energy Film™ has no close rivals.
Saves 12-18% of Annual Energy Cost.
Insulation & Radiant Barrier
A radiant barrier is a reflective insulation type system that offers a permanent way to reduce energy costs. Most people are familiar with traditional insulating materials such as fiberglass, cellulose, Styrofoam, and rock wool. These products use their ability to absorb or resist convective and conductive heat transfer to insulate (R-value). Radiant barriers are ‘technically’ not an insulation material, due to the fact they are only a thin sheet of reinforced aluminum foil, however with an air space of 3/4” or more, radiant barriers have a theoretical R-value of 53.
Low-Flow Showerheads
A low flow shower head is a water saving shower head typically rated at 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less. There are two types of low flow shower heads. The most common is the aerating shower head which mixes air with the water. The other is a non-aerating shower head which does not introduce air into the water stream. Shower usage accounts for almost 25% of American water usage by individuals. Low flow shower heads provide a quality shower with good water pressure while reducing water consumption.
Tankless water heaters, also called “flash,” “demand,” or “instantaneous” water heaters, only heat water when a hot water valve is being used. Conventional water heaters store a tank of hot water at all times “on standby” so that users receive hot water as soon as they turn a hot water valve on. Keeping this water heated when the valves are not in use requires energy and heat that is lost through the walls of the storage tank. Tankless water heaters are activated by the flow of a hot water valve and instantly heat the hot water as it is being used. (Source: http://www.ecomii.com/)
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