Worth Every Penny: Invest In “Green” Energy Systems to Save Money in the Long Term
By Phil Morano, CTO, Adros Energy
So there you are again, looking at the gas pump and the rising cost of fossil fuels. Did you really think the price wouldn’t rise again? History has shown what you know to be true – the cost of fuel will continue to rise and with it, all energy costs.
If you feel rising costs are out of your control, I assure you they are not.
Allow me to share an example. If you constantly use a product, you buy it in bulk, or at wholesale price, right? You get a better unit volume cost, less packaging, one trip to the store versus many, and most importantly, a fixed consumption cost. A “no brainer” decision for many of us as we ride through the tough economic times.
Why not apply the same logic to sustainable energy? The bulk cost is the one-time purchase of a “green” energy system. Unlike utility company commodities; the last time I checked, Mother Nature has not charged anything for Solar, Geothermal or Wind power. The delivery fee and distribution costs are zero. There are never rate increases, added costs, or hidden fees associated with sustainable power.
With renewable energy sources, you get a level of independence that will insulate you from global, as well as national fuel cost pressures that come from fluctuating prices.
Equally, if not more importantly, there are no pollutants added to the environment as we use it. The end result is clean, available, renewable and affordable energy. The biggest hurdles are: understanding what sustainable energy is, what it means, and how to acquire and make the best use of it.
Let’s take a look at cost. Yes, there is an initial investment to use sustainable energy. But, it’s a fixed and predicable cost. If you look at the system as an investment, much like buying a car, then it becomes easier to understand. When was the last time you invested in a car, enjoyed driving it for a few years, and then, suddenly, it started to increase in value or pay you back? Investment in renewable energy pays you back in many ways; Energy cost savings, environmental savings, independence from foreign fuels, a better future for our children, increase in your property value, and the list goes on.
Better still, there are federal, state, utility and in some instances, local incentives to encourage use of renewable energy. These incentives and rebates save you upwards of 35% to 60% off the total investment costs. The end result; you decrease your payback time, while achieving fixed cost, free and abundant energy supply!
Contact Adros Energy via email at info@adrosenergy.com or call 603-880-6007 or visit www.adrosenergy.com should you like to learn more about the many benefits of going “green”.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Adros Energy Hybrid-Power
Custom Solar, Geothermal and Wind Solutions coupled with Expert Consulting Services to offer Unique Green Energy Conversion Plans for residential and commercial consumers
Nashua, NH – July 15th, 2009 -
Adros Energy; a leading green energy company in New England, sells and installs solar, geothermal and wind turbine solutions to harness free energy from the earth’s renewable resources. The Adros hybrid energy systems generate free, and clean heating, cooling and electricity to counter the soaring cost, and environmental harm that comes from the use of fossil fuels. The company takes a consultative approach to educate clients about recent technology advances, system cost reductions and lucrative financial incentives associated with using green energy. Their energy consultants explore with clients, the many economic and environmental advantages of using renewable energy to power their homes and businesses. This unique approach has helped the company create immediate and significant market demand for their products and services. “The green movement is rapidly expanding use of clean energy from the few early adopters to mainstream deployment of alternative energy systems” says Matt Currier, president of Adros Energy. “The recent passing of the American Clean Energy & Security Act by congress has only increased the rush to deploy our hybrid energy systems. We are inundated with people eager to learn about our systems, how they work and how to leverage the advantages they offer.”
Clean energy systems that produce heat, cooling, and electricity, with a very low carbon foot print, are quickly becoming the accepted and desired practice for government, business, and individual consumers. People are eager to learn about alternative energy technology and how it can improve the profitability of their business or reduce home costs to stretch budgets. “There is a tremendous amount of information about clean energy available that can be outdated or inaccurate. This often mystifies or confuses how the technology works and pays back” says founder Phil Morano, engineering chief at Adros. “We strive to simplify the conversion to green energy for our customers.
Adros offers a breadth of alternative energy solutions that are specifically developed for each customer project. Adros compliments these product offerings, with energy consulting, system design and financial services. The company works with customers to develop a comprehensive green energy conversion plan. Adros installs their solutions in a phased fashion to match the customer’s conversion schedule and budget.
One of the leading growth areas of green technologies is solar energy. There are two types of solar energy systems offered by Adros. The first is photovoltaic (PV), a method for generating electric power from the sun’s radiance. Adros PV systems use photoelectric cells packaged in modules, or solar panels, to create PV arrays that harness the sun’s power and turn it into electricity. A recent customer, Bill Rapf, installed his Adros PV system to generate a large portion of his electrical power needs. “After converting to solar thermal several years ago, I wanted to expand my use of clean energy. Adros provided expert technical and financial consultation to illustrate exactly how my Adros PV array operates, how much my energy costs would drop and how I would quickly recover the entire investment in just a few years of operation. Even on cloud-covered days, the array generates power. It is amazing to watch my electric meter turn backwards! I’m glad I found Adros Energy.”
The second solar energy system is solar thermal. In this system, energy is derived from the sun’s radiant heat and is commonly used to generate hot water for domestic use or radiant floor heating. Solar heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors filled with a glycol fluid that transfers the heat from the collector to storage tanks where it is then made available for use.
A well suited solution for New England is geothermal technology. The Adros geothermal system is an excellent way to combat today’s high heating and cooling bills. Geothermal provides an extremely cost effective alternative to fossil fuel heating. For new construction the payback is immediate and should never be overlooked by the new home builder. Mr. Evans selected Adros Energy to install a geothermal system in the home he is building. “Working with Adros Energy has helped me understand many geothermal design considerations. They simplified the entire geothermal heating and cooling design process. Adros showed me why their design was technically and financially superior to others. After evaluating multiple companies and designs, I selected Adros for their expertise, quality, affordability and customer centric values. This system is the cornerstone of my project and represents a significant reduction in energy expense and carbon footprint that comes from building green.”
Wind Energy is an emerging alternative energy technology in New England Wind turbine deployment is quickly catching solar and geothermal installations. A wind turbine is simply a generator that produces electricity when the wind blows. Large wind farms consist of massive turbines with blades that may span over a hundred feet. These powerful machines are grouped in large numbers to generate power to meet demands of small towns, large rural areas or even entire cities. Adros uses the same concepts to target the smaller sized needs. The Adros wind system can be mounted on a roof or pole to provide power for homes or small businesses. Like their massive cousins, the Adros turbines can be grouped and linked together to power large facilities and company campuses.
Adros Energy designs, installs and maintains each system they sell. All installations are performed by a team of industry certified Adros technicians. “I think I have the most fun at the company” says Adros owner John Haithcock. “I manage installations at the customer’s site. We often work hand in hand with the clients who are thrilled to see their system come together. It is amazing to see their reaction the first time we ‘flip the switch’ on their new Adros system. Most grin knowing they now have their energy for free and have achieved a level of independence from ongoing increased expenses.”
Adros Energy creates unique custom systems by combining several clean energy technologies to compliment one another. The hybrid system of PV with geothermal provides the power to run the circulating pump without incremental electric cost. In systems where PV and Wind combine, power continues to flow at night or on stormy days, or conversely, on windless sunny days. Using solar thermal combined with geothermal increases the amount of free hot water produced with this Adros hybrid system. Creative combination systems can meet the ultimate green goal; complete “off-grid” energy generation. These customers achieve total independence from traditional energy sources and freedom from big oil or utility companies.
Renewable energy sources contribute immensely to our environmental preservation. It reduces our dependencies on fossil fuels and environmental damage other energy technologies. As business expands so too does the need to find new ways to power our efforts. Green technology is an investment in saving energy and money while conserving vital resources and the environment. Adros Energy is the emerging leader in the Clean Energy Market; offering hybrid energy solutions to allow clients the ability to convert from traditional energy methods to renewable green technology.
About Adros Energy
Adros is a Greek word meaning abundant and substantial which reflect perfectly the same quality of renewable energy. The company was founded in January, 2009, and is privately owned by Phil Morano, Matt Currier, and John Haithcock. The 3 principles complement each other to create an exceptional management team. Matt focuses on business strategy and leads sales & marketing; Phil drives the research & design efforts while managing engineering; John leads quality control, construction and onsite installation operations for the company.
The company has quickly found success and established a leading position in the New England area by educating its customers on the value realized from converting to green energy. The Adros Energy team is dedicated to creating the highest level of customer satisfaction. This guiding principle governs all operational aspects of the company to enable the deployment of high value, quality, and affordable, hybrid green energy solutions. Adros Energy is headquartered in Nashua, NH with sales locations through out the greater New England area.
To learn more visit http://www.adrosenergy.com/ or send email to info@adrosenergy.com. You can also stop at their booth during Boston Green Fest 2009 http://www.bostongreenfest.org/ .
Stephanie Checci
Marketing Consultant
info@adrosenergy.com
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