[Year-Round Housing] Fwd: ReVision Energy Newsletter - February 2009 - New Projects, Lunch and Lea...
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February, 2009
Mark Greene
Welcome to the ReVision Energy Newsletter! Every month you will see
featured articles of installations that we've done, as well as articles of interest
related to the renewable energy industry.
We want you to get to know us here at ReVision Energy so we'll also be
highlighting one of our employees each month; to feature the people that make up
our incredibly hardworking, enthusiastic team. We are delighted to have you
be a part of the ReVision Energy solution. Please _forward this newsletter to
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This month's featured articles:
_Featured Installations _ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article1)
_Lunch & Learn at your Workplace_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article2)
_Become a Renewable Energy Advocate_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article3)
_Get to Know ReVision Energy_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article4)
_Upcoming Events_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article5)
_Partners in Sustainability _ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article6)
_Solar is the Best Bet in Down Economy_
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_Final Thoughts_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article8)
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Tipton Residence – Woolwich, Maine
Tipton Residence Woolwich, Maine
Homeowners in Woolwich recently moved from Vermont to Maine and built their
home integrating energy conservation methods to ensure long term energy
savings with little dependence on fossil fuels. The Tipton family's home was
built by the _Shelter Institute_
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ReVision Energy installed a _combination solar system _
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of a 60 tube solar hot water array mounted on the roof and a 1.6kW solar
electric array mounted in an awning style on the south facing wall of the home.
The solar electric awning is strategically sized and placed to provide both
active and passive solar design for this building allowing full sun exposure
to the interior space in the winter months, and cool shade during the summer
months.
The solar hot water system is providing this family of four with most of
their domestic hot water with an additional zone provided to send any excess
heat into their radiant floor heat distribution system. The heat and hot water
is backed up by a Seisco Electric Boiler. A wood cook stove provides central
heating and cooking for this 1200 square foot home. Propane is only used for
cooking when the fire is not burning. The Tipton's estimate they will use on
average 25 gallons of propane each year and one cord of wood to meet most of
their heating and cooking needs.
Other sustainability factors that provide this home with energy efficiencies
are:
* All the wood used was provided by the Forest Stewardship Council
* Minimal sheetrock was used
* All the windows are wood
* The roof is standing seam metal
The house was built small in size on purpose, so there is less house to
heat. There is one bathroom, and utilities are kept to a minimum. Ben Tipton
says that "the small size of the house limited our use of natural resources,
provides for a way to reconnect the family unit and greatly decreased
maintenance costs."
When asked how the system is working for him so far, Ben reports "Yesterday
I was out cutting some siding; when I triggered my saw I noticed my meter
stopped. I thought it was odd, went over to check it out and noticed that the
electric meter was running backward. That moment was worth every penny spent
on this house. Thank you all."
You can listen to Ben speak more about his home by attending Intro to
Solar, an event being held at the Shelter Institute at 9:30 am February 7th. _Go
to Upcoming Events to learn more_ (mip://071e0428/default.html#article5) .
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Duvall Design – Rockland, Maine
Duvall Design Rockland, Maine
ReVision Energy worked with _Duvall Design _
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to design and install a 7.56 kW grid tied solar electric system as well as a
300 tube solar thermal system. The solar electric, or PV system, consists of
(36) 210 watt panels and is utilizing one inverter to produce approximately
10,000 kilowatt hours of clean electricity every year.
The system is connected to the utility grid, a second meter tracks the
electrical consumption provided by the solar panels. If the system is producing
more electricity than the company is able to use at any given time, they will
receive a credit on their next bill. That credit will carry forward for up to
12 months or until it is used. The solar thermal system generates 55,000
BTU's of clean energy annually, offsetting approximately 500 gallons of oil. The
solar thermal system provides heat for the domestic hot water used in the
sinks, and also provides hot water for the radiant heat distribution PV awning
of the building. Both systems combined will offset approximately 20,500
pounds of CO2 on an annual basis. This is equivalent to the emissions released
driving 50,000 miles in a medium sized car, or making 9 trips from Maine to
California and back.
Duvall Design creates unique fabric structures inspired by natural forms,
fabricating and installing structures for architectural, retail and exhibit
applications. Charles Duvall is the owner and artistic vision behind Duvall
Design. His decision to incorporate sustainable energy systems into his
buildings was an environmental and an economical one. As a business owner he is
eligible to take 30% of the cost of both systems as a federal tax credit.
Lunch & Learn at your Workplace
Lunch & Learn
Program
Free Lunch and Learn Program at Your Workplace
Would you like for a ReVision Energy representative to provide a lunchtime
presentation at your work place? ReVision Energy is offering a free lunch and
learn program, where we will send one of technicians out to talk about
energy efficiencies and active solar installations for the home and business
owner. We're happy to do this free of charge and will even provide the pizza! We
would like to set it up for a time when at least 15 or more interested
employees will be available to attend.
If you are interested and would like to discuss this further please call or
email Jen at 221-6342 or _jen at revisionenergy.com._
(mailto:jen at revisionenergy.com?subject=Lunch-N-Learn)
Become a Renewable Energy Advocate
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time.
We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the
change that we seek."
President Barack Obama
Become a Renewable Energy Advocate
Do the following thoughts appeal to you?
* Keep your boiler off during the summer months
* Produce your own electricity from the power of the sun
* Incorporating the use of renewable energy into a long term energy
saving plan
* Saving money and building community by building a system together
with friends and neighbors
Perhaps you have considered a long term energy savings plan that
incorporates the use of renewable energy. If you have friends and neighbors who have
also considered these ideas you may benefit by leveraging together to receive a
discount for installing multiple solar systems.
In honor of President Obama, ReVision Energy is offering a Be That Change
discount. Within your community if two of you sign up together, each doing
your own solar hot water, solar electric, or combination system, you will each
receive $200 off the bottom line of your proposal. If you get four members to
sign up we will take off $400 each person's proposal. Six or more members
equal a $600 discount a piece!
How do you start? Start by becoming a renewable energy advocate for your
community. We will give you the tools to help you spread the word to the
members of your town. We will set up site evaluations for the same day to maximize
efficiency. No installations will begin until all the members of the group
have been contracted to start. If you would like to learn more, please call or
email Jen at 221-6342 or _jen at revisionenergy.com_
(mailto:jen at revisionenergy.com?subject=Renewable-Energy-Advocate)
Get to Know ReVision Energy
Getting to Know Judy Perry
Judy Perry has been with ReVision Energy since the company was first getting
started. She has been managing the Liberty branch since August 2004. Her
support and managerial skills have provided the business with continued growth
and success throughout the years. She has been a backbone of support and an
invaluable employee for not only the Liberty office, but for ReVision as a
whole. You may have met her at a trade show event, or spoken with her on the
phone.
Judy came to Maine from New York's Hudson River Valley. While in New York,
she studied Art and holds a BA from Western Connecticut State University and
an MFA from Vermont College. Prior to her work at ReVision Energy, Judy spent
time working in galleries and art centers. She paints boldly colored
semi-abstract oils that reflect the power of the natural world, its vibrancy and
beauty. Her interest in the lives of other artists led to an ongoing
interviewing project called 'Artists and Writers in their own words'. Many of her
interviews have been published in newspapers, journals, catalogs and magazines. You
can go to _www.judyperrystudio.com_
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artwork.
Judy resides in a small farmhouse on three acres not far from the Penobscot
Bay. There she is able to grow food, harvest the sun and rainwater to meet
some of her needs. Of her decisions to employ sustainable living practices,
Judy says, "It deepens my connection to my home and to the land, while also
connecting me to the larger landscape. That interconnectedness is in many ways
the same relationship that I explore in my paintings." Judy has a solar hot
water system on the roof of her home that is keeping her propane usage to a
minimum. Her energy efficient appliances and other measures keep her electric
bill at $20-30 a month. You also may see her driving around in her 1985
Mercedes 300TD grease car!
Up Coming Events
February 5 - Getting Off Oil: Making the Switch from Oil to a High
Efficiency Cord Wood or Wood Pellet Central Heating System Come and learn from the
experts how these carbon neutral, cost effective systems may be your
sustainable heating solution. View a system in action and learn how these gasification
boilers can significantly reduce or eliminate your need for oil!
This seminar will be located at ReVision Energy's north location: 91 W Main
Street Liberty, ME 04949. The event will be held on Thursday February 5th,
from 5-7pm. The event is free, and all are welcome. Please call or email Holly
with any questions 589-4171 or _holly at revisionenergy.com_
(mailto:holly at revisionenergy.com?subject=Getting-Off-Oil) .
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ffcf14&t=) February 7, 2009 - Intro to Active Solar at the Shelter Institute
will be held from 9:30-10:30am. A representative from ReVision Energy will
be the guest speaker to discuss viable renewable energy options including:
solar electricity, solar hot water, and high efficiency wood boilers. We will be
discussing the cost of a renewable energy application, its return on
investment and will show completed project photos from some of the hundreds of Maine
homes that have made the switch to sustainable energy. The class is free but
space is limited. _Click here to reserve your spot today_
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Partners in Sustainability
F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies
Helping you get the most value from your renewable energy systems is our
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everything from one of Maine's largest selections of CFL lighting to a full line of
water-saving shower heads, we can help you make the best use of your energy.
Years ago, as The Green Store in Brunswick, we introduced many of our
customers to Energyworks. Today, though our names have changed (we're now F.W. Horch
and ReVision Energy, respectively), our shared vision of a sustainable
renewable energy economy remains steadfast.
Whether you're getting ready to go solar and need to rent a Kill-a-Watt
meter, or you already have gone solar and need a solar laptop bag to recharge
your computer, come and see us! We're at 56 Maine Street in Brunswick, and
online at _www.FWHorch.com_
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Solar Investments are Best Bet in Down Economy
Solar Investments are Best Bet in Down Economy
Lost your appetite for the stock market lately? If you find yourself looking
for a better investment option in these unsavory economic times, you're not
alone.
The good news is that clean energy from the sun continues to flow freely
toward planet earth, just waiting to be harvested to produce renewable energy
and solid investment returns. If you have an 8 to 15-year time horizon in
which you wish to grow your money, solar energy is a great opportunity.
Solar electric and solar hot water systems can be viewed as unique
'investment vehicles.' These renewable energy systems produce measurable 'income'
because they reduce or eliminate fossil fuel energy costs. As energy costs
escalate over time, the value of the energy savings (i.e. your income stream)
increase.
Let's say you want to reduce your oil consumption, and household carbon
footprint, by installing a solar domestic hot water system. The installed cost
for a system that will meet the demand of a 4-person household is roughly
$11,000. The federal government provides a $2,000 tax credit incentive for you to
do this project and the state of Maine provides a $1,000 rebate
(unfortunately, this program is on a 'lottery' basis, so it is not guaranteed that you
will receive the state rebate). In homes where an oil boiler is being used to
produce domestic hot water, the savings from the solar hot water system
average about 300 gallons annually while CO2 emissions are reduced by more than
5,000 lbs. per year.
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Final Thoughts
ReVision Energy is Available All Winter
We want to remind everyone that we do work all through out the winter. We
are able to do indoor work when the weather conditions are poor and save the
roof work for when the weather is more favorable. As always, please call us
with any questions you may have. We would be more than happy to help you find a
long term solution to your energy saving needs.
Thank You!
Your Friends at ReVision Energy,
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