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		<title>AERMEC Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Learn More at AERMEC at aermec.com
 
Machines for the production of chilled water or, in heat pump versions, hot water. The cold water produced will serve for air conditioning of the room or for taking out the heat developed in various industrial processes. The machines are intended for installation outdoors and are air-cooled.
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<p><strong>Learn More at AERMEC at <a title="Visit AERMEC.com" href="http://www.aermec.com" target="_blank">aermec.com</a></strong></p>
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<p>Machines for the production of chilled water or, in heat pump versions, hot water. The cold water produced will serve for air conditioning of the room or for taking out the heat developed in various industrial processes. The machines are intended for installation outdoors and are air-cooled.</p>
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		<title>The New Color of Green is BLUE</title>
		<link>http://nextgenenergysolutions.com/?p=224</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Water transfers 3,500 times the energy as the same volume of Air. 
Fact: 90% of Americans use forced air to heat and cool commercial and residential space?
Fact: 98% of European commercial and residential utilizes water for heating and cooling.
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<h3><strong>Water transfers 3,500 times the energy as the same volume of Air. </strong></h3>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Fact:</strong></span> 90% of Americans use forced air to heat and cool commercial and residential space?</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Fact:</span></strong> 98% of European commercial and residential utilizes water for heating and cooling.</p>
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		<title>Water Not Air</title>
		<link>http://nextgenenergysolutions.com/?p=153</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Hydronic Heating is so efficient and comfortable because                it uses water to transfer heat throughout the building for one good                reason&#8230;.water is the ultimate transfer [...]]]></description>
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<li>Hydronic Heating is so efficient and comfortable because                it uses water to transfer heat throughout the building for one good                reason&#8230;.water is the ultimate transfer medium.</li>
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<li>A given volume of water can hold almost 3,500 times as much                heat as the same volume of air, for the same temperature rise in                each material.</li>
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<li>To equal the amount of heat that could be carried in a 1&#8243;                diameter pipe (hydronic heat), you would need a 10 x 18 duct (forced                hot air heat).</li>
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<li>Hydronic heating can be easily zoned.</li>
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<li>Indoor air quality has deteriorated because ducted systems                repeatedly circulate dust, dirt and impurities back into the house.                Hydronic heating systems have little or no air movement.</li>
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<address style="text-align: left;">Learn more @ <a href="http://comfortableheat.net/diduknow.html">comfortableheat.net/diduknow.html</a></address>
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		<title>Solar Panels: The Next Generation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Solar Energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Solar panels orbiting the Earth and beaming electricity back to the ground sounds Star Trek to me but it&#8217;s close to happening. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and IHI Corp. of Japan recently reached a $21 billion agreement to develop the technology with the hope of being &#8220;off the ground&#8221; in 30 years.
Unlike terrestrial solar power systems, the one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-26" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Solar_400x300" src="http://nextgenenergysolutions.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Solar_400x300.jpg" alt="Solar_400x300" width="299" height="240" />Solar panels orbiting the Earth and beaming electricity back to the ground sounds <em>Star Trek</em> to me but it&#8217;s close to happening. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and IHI Corp. of Japan recently <a style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: #0052c5; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&amp;sid=aJ529lsdk9HI">reached</a> a $21 billion agreement to develop the technology with the hope of being &#8220;off the ground&#8221; in 30 years.</p>
<p>Unlike terrestrial solar power systems, the one gigawatt station will be able to generate electricity without being dependent on the weather. That&#8217;s nice but it is noteworthy that <em>launching something into space and beaming energy back to earth</em> could be expensive. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is planning on launching a small test satellite for the project in 2015. What do you think: Exciting or More <a style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: #0052c5; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/howtojunk/">Space-Junk</a>?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/howtojunk/"></a></p>
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		<title>Stimulus In Your Pocket</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stimulus Tax Credits &#38; Rebates
Find out what incentives are available to you for energy efficiency. These sites can help you find the incentives, rebates, and tax credits from your federal, state, and local governments.
Federal Resources  			http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm
State and Local Government Resources www.dsireusa.org/
 Energy Tax Incentives  			http://www.energytaxincentives.org/ 
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Find out what incentives are available to you for energy efficiency. These sites can help you find the incentives, rebates, and tax credits from your federal, state, and local governments.<br />
Federal Resources  			<a href="http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm" target="_self">http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm</a><br />
State and Local Government Resources <a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/" target="_self">www.dsireusa.org/<br />
</a> Energy Tax Incentives  			http://<a href="http://www.energytaxincentives.org/ " target="_self">www.energytaxincentives.org/ </a></p>
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		<title>How Heat Pumps Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How heat pumps work
An electric heat pump can heat your home during the winter and cool it during the summer. The major parts of a heat pump include: 
Compressor: This increases the pressure of the refrigerant so that it will accept the maximum amount of heat from the air.
Condenser: Coils that move heat to or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How heat pumps work<br />
An electric heat pump can heat your home during the winter and cool it during the summer. The major parts of a heat pump include: </p>
<p>Compressor: This increases the pressure of the refrigerant so that it will accept the maximum amount of heat from the air.<br />
Condenser: Coils that move heat to or from the outside air.<br />
Evaporator: Coils that move heat to or from the air inside the home.<br />
Air handler: Fan that blows the air into the ducts of the home. Components 1, 2, 3 and 4 are found in all standard air conditioners.<br />
Reversing valve:Changes the heat pump from air conditioning to heating, and vice versa. This is not part of the thermostat.</p>
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		<title>*Stimulus* Unprecedented Federal Tax Credits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal Tax Credits for Energy EfficiencyHow has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. The highlights are:
The tax credits that were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Federal Tax Credits for Energy EfficiencyHow has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?<br />
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. The highlights are:</p>
<p>The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.<br />
The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.<br />
The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.<br />
The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009–2010). However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.<br />
The $200 cap on windows has been removed.<br />
All Tax Credit FAQs<br />
UPDATED March 3, 2009</p>
<p>Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency includes:<br />
Tax Credits for Consumers<br />
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 &amp; 2010 (for existing homes only) for:<br />
Windows and Doors<br />
Insulation<br />
Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)<br />
HVAC<br />
Water Heaters (non-solar)<br />
Biomass Stoves<br />
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes &amp; new construction) for:<br />
Geothermal Heat Pumps<br />
Solar Panels<br />
Solar Water Heaters<br />
Small Wind Energy Systems<br />
Fuel Cells<br />
Cars<br />
Tax Credits for Home Builders<br />
Tax Deductions for Commercial Buildings<br />
For More Information <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#c3">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#c3</a></p>
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