Thermal Storage is not a new idea, but it is growing in popularity. It is an energy efficient way to save companies money on air conditioning. Thermal Storage uses ice to cool a building during the day. The ice is created at night when it is cheaper to use electricity and more energy efficient to create it. The ice is then melted during the day to cool the building. It reduces the cost by reducing your demand during peak periods. It can cut cooling costs by 20-40%. Imagine saving 20-40% on a $100,000 energy bill? Check out Calmac's website http://www.calmac.com/ or call us for more information.
It is hard to tell what direction energy efficienct funding will go. The Federal Government may be making huge cuts to energy efficiency and green technology funding, but it may be a little time until we know for sure what is going to happen. But Connecticut is moving in its own direction, continuing and even increasing funding for energy efficient projects. The new legislation SB 1243 that was signed by Governor Malloy in July, makes huge strides forward. SB 1243 is an act concerning the establishment of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and planning for Connecticut's Energy Future. The bill merges the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) into the newly created Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The legislation also allocates $2 mil in funding/grants for cogeneration, as well as continuing much of the funding for solar pv, solar thermal, including grant programs, tax rebate...
Comments
Post a Comment