Post on 23-Dec-2015
Why It Makes Cents…for your bottom line!
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!
We help our customers reduce Energy Costs by implementing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies. (Start with an Energy Audit)
Product neutral (whenever possible)Focus on technology specific solutions that are designed
to each customers needsWork with Local, State and Federal agencies to get
Grants and Incentives for your Energy Reduction ProjectsWe are:
Partners with WI Focus on EnergyLEED Accredited Energy Star CertifiedSite Assessors for Renewable Energy
EcoManity, LLC
Global Demand for Energy Resources is on the Rise!More people = More stuffCosts go UP as Supply goes DOWN
Est. 6% inflation = 20 year average for electricityFive year average is much higher!
A Kilowatt Hour (kWh) will cost you about $0.50 in 20 yrs vs. $0.11 today
Powering our Economy: NOW vs. FUTUREPast 100 yrs = COAL, OIL & GAS
Dirty, Expensive to Clean Up, Hazardous to our HealthNext 100 yrs = New Clean Technology
Biofuels, Renewable Energy, New Emerging Technologies
Why is Energy Reduction Important?
Lighting – the low hanging fruit
A cheap bulb usually costs a lot to operateThe true cost of lighting:
Install costs +Operational costs
If you have HID’s (MH, MV, HPS) or incandescent or T12’s It’s time to REPLACE themOperating them costs you LOTS OF MONEY!!!New Technology: LED’s, CFL’s, T8’s & T5’s, Induction:
They all use 40 – 80% less energy than the bulbs they replace
Reduce Energy Costs: Lighting
According to the US Dept of Energy:Low Power Factor will cause power losses in your
distribution system… including voltage drops
Inductive loads are the primary cause of low power factorMotors, compressors, pumps, HID Lighting, etc.
Low Power Factor can cause overheating and premature failure of motors and other inductive equipment
If you pay a demand charge on your bill… you WILL BENEFIT from IMPROVING POWER FACTOR
Reduce Energy Costs: Power Conditioning
Study done within the same billing cycle45,000 sqft Manufacturing Facility:
Before install: 1,032 kWh/day (10 days)Before install: Power Factor 80.0%
After install: 859 kWh/day (19 days)After install: Power Factor 97.8%
100% is perfect PFkWh Savings = 16.7%Monthly Savings ~ $450Return on Investment = 0.8 yrs
Power Conditioning: Case Study
Take treated air from one area where you don’t need it and move it to another area where it is needed
Heating & Cooling = Big cost for businesses in WI
If you have a process that creates heat… Don’t waste it.
Reclaiming & Filtering previously treated air will:Lower Heating and Cooling CostsMaintain Building Temperatures Improve Employee ComfortSignificantly Lower Energy Usage
Reduce Energy Costs: Heat Recovery
Research, Design & Install a Heat Recovery System to re-circulate 13,000 CFM of exhausted, treated air back into the building.
Est. Savings $16,000 (Year 1)
Incentives Include:Focus on EnergyEpact 2005 (tax deduction)
Return on Investment = 1.75 yrs
Heat Recovery: Case Study
Solar can provide electricity (photovoltaic / PV) or heat (solar thermal) or hot water (solar hot water / SHW)
Every $1 spent on Energy Efficiency will save you $3-$5 on your Renewable Energy System
First work on Energy Efficiency, Then work on RE
Reduce Energy Costs: Solar
Bonde’s Quik Mart – Cleveland, WI
Perform a Site Assessment: Determine: Is the site is good for solar. If so, Where? What are the
costs?What type system will work the best? Ground, Pole, Tracker?
Design and Install a 19.92 kw Solar Electric System
Incentives Include:30% Federal Tax CreditWI Focus on EnergyUSDA Grant (pending)
Solar Electric (PV): Case Study
Solar Electric (PV): Case Study
Geothermal Heating/Cooling systems
Veriable-frequency drives (VFD’s) on motor’sPerform routine maintenance on all equipment
Motion Controls, Occupancy Sensors and Daylight Harvesting offset lighting costs
Upgrading old heating and cooling equipment:New equipment can be 30 – 40% more efficientReplace old filters, clean and service existing
equipment
Reduce Energy Costs: What Else?
Our mission is to educate the local community about sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy
We also promote and network with local businesses, organizations and groups that promote sustainablilty, conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy
We believe achieving our mission will help boost economic development, improve public health and reduce overall waste and pollution
Sustainable Living Group (SLG)
Go online to find our upcoming events
We do sustainable business tours such as:Orion Energy SystemsJohnson ControlsGrassway Organics (farm)Growing Power (urbane sustainable farming)LTC Sustainability TourHigh Winds Society (Plymouth, WI on June 5th)Much More… Any Ideas?
www.sustainablelivinggroup.org
Learn about our upcoming events online:
We put on and help promote:Earthfest Sheboygan 2012
We’re looking for area businessesSponsors? Or Set up a booth for the weekend.
United Way “Day of Caring”Compostable Cups and Solar Power Music Stage
Old Plank Road Trail Clean Up – Earth DayThinking Green Thursdays – Educational Series
Providing different speakers with different areas of expertise up to 9 times per year (free to the public)
www.sustainablelivinggroup.org
Online “Resources” and “Articles”:
Sheboygan County’s ONLY - Ecology DirectoryThank you Rich and Joyce Jordan
Ecology Directory Includes:2011 Recycling DirectoryEnvironmental Projects and GroupsEcology Actions – Local Business
Examples of Sustainabilty & Energy Efficiency InitiativesPlease contact Brian Schwaller if you know any
businesses that could be added to the Directory
www.sustainablelivinggroup.org
Brian SchwallerOwner, EcoManity, LLCPresident, the Sustainable Living Group
www.eco-manity.com
Thank You!