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What Is Geothermal?

2/26/2016

Geothermal energy sounds intimidating, but the fact is, it couldn't be simpler. Let's discuss how it works and how it could save you money.

What Geothermal Is:

No matter the temperature outside, the temperature underground is usually about the same (anywhere between 45-75 Fahrenheit). Geothermal systems pump water into the ground bringing it to a stable temperature. In the summer months, this cools water quickly (and warms it during the winter months). This water can then be used to either heat or cool the air through an air handler.

Geothermal's Benefits:

It's environmentally friendly
These systems are extremely efficient (4 times more than traditional systems)
Because the ground temperature is constant, geothermal is very reliable
You can save as much as 50% on your energy bill

If you have any questions about geothermal or are thinking about getting a system, we'll be happy to assist you and answer any questions! Contact us at: info@EVMinc.energy

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DOE Illustrated Energy Posters

2/26/2016

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The DOE has created a series of illustrated posters featuring all kinds of renewable energy.

Inspired by iconic New Deal-era posters from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office created its own illustrated poster series to highlight projects it helped finance through the Section 1705, Title XVII and ATVM programs.

We think these are great. We put some of our favorites below; or you can download them for free at: http://energy.gov/lpo/downloads/download-lpos-illustrated-poster-series

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5 Reasons to Go Solar

2/26/2016

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Reposted with permission from Intelligen

As the environment becomes increasingly jeopardized and the cost of energy skyrockets, many people are switching to solar. But what motivates so many people to turn to this source of energy?

Here are the top 5 reasons that customers have given us for why they went solar:

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Now is the wrong time for states to reduce solar incentives

2/26/2016

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Recently, Nevada passed an anti-solar tariff. The new tariff charges solar facilities a $40 / month usage fee (a 300% increase over the current) and reduces their kilowatt reimbursement by more than half. Many large solar companies have already shut down operations in the state.

However, this is the exact wrong time to be making these moves. As Renewable Energy World points out,

"Thanks in large part to state and federal incentives, the cost to install solar PV systems has decreased 400 percent over the last eight years, while technology advancements have improved system efficiency. As a result, the cost of solar energy is approaching the point at which governmental incentives will no longer be necessary. In recognition of the continued need for governmental incentives for the near term, President Obama recently signed into law a bill that extended the Investment Tax Credit and Bonus Depreciation, both of which have been instrumental in the growth of the U.S. solar industry."

Check out the rest of what they have to say here.

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What Is Geothermal?

What Geothermal Is:

Geothermal's Benefits:

DOE Illustrated Energy Posters

5 Reasons to Go Solar

Now is the wrong time for states to reduce solar incentives

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