Clean Technology
Wikipedia Definition:
"Clean technology includes the wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels, information technology, electric motors, lighting, and many other appliances that are now more energy efficient. It is a means to create electricity and fuels with a smaller environmental footprint. And it is the need to make green buildings both more energy efficient and environmentally benign."
GE CEO on Ecomagination.com web site states: "80% of U.S. corporations now recognize a future in clean technology."
Filtrometer™ and Clean Technology:
To reduce the energy consumption of fan motors you should install a VFD system. Unfortunately, without the Filtrometer™ to monitor these installations, efficiency and evnironmental standards are compromised.
Even with very liberal costs of installation of VFD's, it is a conservative estimate that most centrifugal fan applications above 10hp will have a payback of two years or less.
Useful Clean Technology and Informational Locations Online:
Venture Capital
Clean Venture Network: www.cleantech.com
Clean Edge: www.cleanedge.com
Green Buildings / Sustainability and Energy
U.S. Green Building Council: www.usgbc.org
Energy Information
Energy Information Administration: www.eia.doe.gov
Energy Star: www.energystar.gov
Architectual
American Institue of Architects: www.aia.org
Architecture 2030: www.architecture2030.org
States
California Energy Commission: www.energy.ca.gov
Climate
Climate Leadership Group: www.c40cities.org
Clinton Climate Initiative: www.clintonfoundation.org
Sustainable Design
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers: www.ashrae.org
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