Showing posts with label Renewable energy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Renewable energy. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Thinking about switching?

Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Nick

Could it be the fear of hassle or unknown complications that make most DMV residents “stagnant” about choices of alternative renewable energy? Besides mere contentment on current situations, everyone should become more educated about the renewable energy options available to them – especially with the likelihood of them benefiting by saving money on their current energy expenses. As we all continue to be more conscious about wasting energy in our homes we should consider and make inquiries about alternative renewable energy resources. Switching to alternative renewable energy resources such as Solar or Wind are available options to the majority of homeowners.

There are affordable solar installers, wind RECs service providers or energy audit technicians that would love to help anyone to streamline their energy accounts and conserve energy in their households. A few minutes of your time to consult reliable providers such as Clean Currents or Kenergy solar on considerations about electricity supply options will help and educate you on making the right choice.

A D.C resident recently made a complete switch to 100% wind RECs as his energy supplier instead of using PEPCO. The following process lead to him switching to a renewable energy provider:

  • Examined current billing charges of cents per KWH (pepco, BGE, etc.)
  • Inquired and compared rates from renewable energy provider ( Clean Currents)
  • Considered the options available within budget from the renewable energy provider (most likely will have lower rates for residents when compared to local utility company)
  • Proceeded with switching process ( simple sign up with energy billing documents)
  • Confirmation from parties involved about successful transition and other important information

The transition the resident described was simpler than expected – and I believe others would say the same. As we gradually roll into colder season, so does most budgets adjust and you may see an increase in your utility bills due to heating your home. However, on the other hand if you switch to an alternative renewable energy supplier you can have a lower fixed rate no matter the season. It is alarming to know how far-back we are when it comes to this aspect of technology growth – east coast in general. But the numbers are changing; and it should when there are no significant reasons for staying in an “old system”.

Nothing is perfect nor would anything improve without series of hurdles. Solar energy and wind RECs are reliable energy with good causes and incentives – not to mention a good investment. One important notion about going green is living smart. There is no sense in making these changes in your homes when there isn’t any discipline on daily activities concerning energy usage.

An affordable energy audit will do more than tell you what you might already know but it will also give you specific individual assessments for necessary changes while educating you in the process. Making these choices or having inquired about different alternative energy considerations is one step towards smart green living for all DMV residents.

Sobuka would be glad to assist anyone within the area that considers making the switch. Contact us at info@sobuka.com for assistance.

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Monday, June 20, 2011

How serious is china?

POSTED ON JUNE 19TH, 2011 BY NICK

This article is a re-post from July of last year….reflecting China’s seriousness and commitment to the green industry. In the future, we will revisit where the issue currently stands. Stay posted.

Recent reports from Pew Charitable Trusts show that China leads the G20 countries in energy-efficient investments. Clearly, China have been involved with much more industrial ventures such as the $292.9 billion electric rail investment compared to our stimulus infused $2 billion Orlando-route rail development. Despite United States leading in energy capacity, the report finds that we continue to lag in the “five-year clean energy investment growth rate” category.

Some may read this and rebut that we don’t have the money nor time to engage in such exorbitant ventures. Although the consensus of the nation’s economy is in a fragile state, we have no better time to invest than now. The reason I say this is “we must spend money to make more money.” Reviving our manufacturing sector, develop more railroad constructions, bolstering transportation systems, and creating stable jobs, is the product of these investments. New York Times also attest to the notion that “spending on railroads is growing faster than any other area of investment…” So I guess we are either doing a little bit of a good thing or we don’t know how much more the country should do. This is not a tender towards any political affiliation; but a concern that we all should be aware and motivated by. Railroad construction is not the answer nor only grubstake for businesses to buy into; it is part of the alternative energy commitment the United States should continue to embark on.

Renewable energy technology is the emerging enterprise that will continue to grow and forge more innovations. Solar installations, green remodeling, wind renewable energy credits(RECs) are domestic ventures that will yield a lot more than ever told. Let such things be your renewable energy investment; because our economy would no longer sustain this “plan A” type of economy and hold it over the lives of the middle-class and workforce of the country.

Are we hanging on for a big jolt on the hopes of an energy and climate bill? Is this issue less critical or significant than financial or immigration reform? Sadly, we have dug so deep into generational debt, and our chances for economic revival and expansion in clean renewable energy investment has quickly fallen past the top 10 of clean energy investing categories at this point. So we must charge up in these opportunities. In addition the United States has no standard for renewable energy expansion nor lengthy incentives to cultivate business investments. Pew reports show that:

  • Ten of the leading economies devoted a greater percentage of gross domestic product to clean energy than U.S in 2009.
  • Clean-energy investment in Asia, mostly China, rose 73% last year to $39 billion. By contrast, investment declined 33% last year in the Americas as the economy slowed and credit markets tightened.

These few statistics cannot emphasize any more about the very importance of clean energy investment; even if we are not the leading nation in this endeavor, the United States should look beyond fundamental differences within the government and exercise more expansion on clean energy investment to help our economy, debts, younger generation and long-term jobs.

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