Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a method for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sunlight directly into electricity.
Description / Definition: The majority of solar PV panels use wafer based crystalline Silicon cells or thin-film cell based on cadmium telluride or silicon. Crystalline silicon is derived from silicon, a commonly used semi-conductor.
Resources/Articles:
Green Council Member contribution: Tom O'Reilly
Buying Green Power for Your Business
Green power is derived from many different renewable resources, and some have a greater effect on the environment than others. Wind, solar, and geothermal power are environmentally preferable sources, according to the DOE. Other sources--large-scale hydropower, some types of biomass, and municipal solid waste, for example--are generally less desirable, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental-advocacy group. The type of resource will determine how much you’ll pay for green power.
Resources / Articles:
Green Council Member Contribution: Deborah Rosenberg, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., drosenberg@gpinet.com
An energy audit is an inspection and study of buildings or systems in an effort to gain understanding of the energy consumption and costs associated with that building or system. The result of the audit can be used to assist your business with selecting alternatives to reduce energy costs and eco-impact of a facility.
Resources / Articles:
Green Council Member contribution: Frank Lauricella, Daylight Savings Company, flauricella@daylightsavings.us
It's your business decision to weigh your competing needs for capital versus continuing increases in operating costs for energy. Remember, even a longer return-on-investment on energy efficiency results in affordable comfort, and new, more reliable equipment that will pay for itself with energy savings. Strategic energy efficiency investments are your hedge against the certainty of higher utility bills that you cannot control.
Resources / Articles:
Green Council Member Contribution: Deborah Rosenberg, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., drosenberg@gpinet.com
Simple, low-cost energy efficiency measures include turning off equipment and lights that are not in use, switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, installing digital thermostats and using more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Resources / Articles:
Green Council Member contribution: Frank Lauricella, Daylight Savings Company, flauricella@daylightsavings.us
Computer Power Management
Most computer equipment is left on for 24 hours a day, making power management features important for saving energy, money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Hundreds of leading organizations have activated power management features on computers saving as much as $75 per computer annually. Organizations large and small can, cut the electricity used by PCs in half, reduce office cooling loads, decrease peak demand load charges, enhance security and improve productivity.
Resources & Articles
Green Council Member contribution: Michael Shilale, Michael Shilale Architects, mshilale@shilale.com
ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances exceed existing federal energy efficiency standards, typically by 13-20 percent and cost less to operate which helps protect the environment by using less energy than conventional products. Some ENERGY STAR labeled products, such as heating and cooling equipment, may cost a little more but energy bill savings make up for the slightly higher upfront price, often saving 15-40 percent annually.
Resources & Articles
Green Council Member Contribution: Richard Struck, Orange and Rockland Utilities, StruckR@oru.com
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Today, NYSERDA’s aim is to help New York meet its energy goals: reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment.
Resources & Articles
Green Council & RBA Member Providing Product or Service: Frank Lauricella, 845-291-1275, Daylight Savings Company
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Rockland Business Association's Green Council Vision:
To educate, promote and advocate to the business community the benefits of adopting Green principles.
RBA Green Council Mission:
The RBA Green Council is committed to:
Assist members in realizing bottom line benefits of going green
Empower members to find the sustainable solutions best suited for their businesses by providing information on available educational, service and product resources they need
Advocate for members on related environmental issues affect the business community |
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