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Earth Day 2009: Measure Your Energy, Save the World
Sure, at first glance this may appear to be yet another obligatory “Earth Day” post from a green tech company - but we urge you to read on. Rather than pontificate on the meaning of Earth Day, we thought we’d explore an interesting topic that’s being discussed more and more recently - the question of “How can you manage what you can’t measure?” as it pertains to energy conservation.
Happy Earth Day from the Fat Spaniel Technologies Team
Measure Your Energy, Save the World
Discussing the benefits of measuring one’s energy utilization is an important topic to discuss on any day of the year, but given the goals laid out by www.earthday.net, we find it to be particularly relevant to pick up this dialog today. These goals are:
- A carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels, including coal.
- An individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption.
- Creation of a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one.
Let’s take a look at each one of these individually.
A carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels
This is, of course, an extremely important and noble goal - but how will we get there? There are a myriad of different green technologies and renewable energy systems that have proven incredibly effective and efficient, so the answer to “how” we get there is as varied as the technologies and approaches applied. Perhaps a better question is “How will we know if we’re making progress, and what’s working?” That is where energy measurement comes in.
With all the renewable energy systems and technologies in use today, what we truly need are open energy measurement standards that are capable of orchestrating all of these technologies at once - creating truly integrated renewable energy systems. Only then can we determine the effectiveness of these systems, and see which components are performing well and which one’s aren’t. As we do so, we can tune these components and the entire systems to perform optimally - meaning most efficiently and most profitably.
An individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption
Again, empowering an individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption is a great goal indeed. But what the heck does it mean? There are thousands of tools, resources and technologies to help an individual conserve and reduce consumption. From energy efficient light bulbs to ENERGY STAR rated appliances - there are tons of ways to conserve energy. And then there are residential renewable energy systems that not only conserve energy, but create energy that can be exported to the grid. But again, how do you truly know how much energy you are conserving or generating? How do you know what’s working?
Whether you have chosen a solar roof or other renewable energy system for environmental or financial reasons, you will want to know how well the system is working, and how much energy it is producing. Energy intelligence solutions will quantify the energy and display the environmental benefits with accurate, real-time data. This enables you to keep tabs on your system’s performance anytime, anywhere, live on the Web. Clear and dynamic graphics show how much potential pollution you are preventing by generating energy with your system. This enables you to maximize your savings by scheduling your heaviest use of electricity when energy is cheapest, while exporting energy to the grid during peak demand times.
Creation of a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one
This is a big one. Given the boom in demand for renewable energy systems and the enormous support from governments around the world given in the form of tax credits and government funding, the renewable energy industry is now not only expected to produce energy, but also to become one of the largest producers of jobs!
We’ve said before that we have complete confidence in this industry to create jobs - but there’s a flip side that needs to be considered. When an industry has the lofty goals of energy creation AND job creation pinned to it’s back - and has a large amount of government support and money behind it - you better believe there is going to be a great deal of accountability required. You’ve heard us say that it’s not enough just to be “green” anymore, and that’s the truth. Today, the renewable energy industry needs to prove that it is living up to its promises in order to justify the ongoing support. Energy intelligence plays a key role in achieving this as well. If the industry standardizes on open energy systems that can collect, measure and track the performance of all renewable energy systems, then we will be able to provide clear data on how well the industry is achieving it’s energy creation goals. If we continue to prove our industry’s ability to meet the energy creation goals, then we will justify the continued government support (globally) - which in turn aids the profitability needed to continually create more jobs.
Earth Day All Year Long
As everyone involved in Earth Day will tell you, the goal is not to celebrate and protect the Earth on just this one day. Instead, the goal is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to protect the limited resources we have, and to efficiently create new resources. The same can be said for the goal of energy intelligence. Instead of merely being aware of our environmental impact on just this one day, energy intelligence technologies help enable us to stay consistently and continuously in touch with our energy usage and energy creation. As a result, we are all enabled to reproduce not only the spirit - but also the net effect - of Earth Day all year long.
Tags: Earth Day, renewable energy
Fat Spaniel Technologies Adds CEO to Position the Company for Growth
Powell Brings over 20 Years of Leadership Experience and a Record of Success in High-Growth Technology Markets
SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 20, 2009 - Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of management and information services to the renewable energy industry, announced Matthew Powell joins the company as chief executive officer (CEO). Mr. Powell was most recently CEO at Q-layer, a pioneering cloud computing software start-up which was acquired by Sun Microsystems in January, 2009.
“Matt brings a perfect combination of talent, energy, and experience to Fat Spaniel,” said Christiaan Beekhuis, founder, president and CTO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. “His background has shown high-growth and leadership success in early stage and public companies with a driven, results-oriented focus.”
“Matt’s history includes a tremendous breadth of experience and success in high-growth technology companies,” said David Lincoln, Managing Partner for Fat Spaniel Technologies investor at Element Partners. ”His understanding of critical business dynamics and his proven ability to drive rapid globalization is going to help Fat Spaniel identify and take advantage of new markets and strategic opportunities.”
Before Q-layer, Mr. Powell was president and CEO at Determina, Vernier Networks, and Siliquent Technologies. He has an extensive track record of growing revenues, forging partnerships with industry leaders, and building highly effective global teams at companies such as Cisco Systems, StrataCom, and Netro Corporation. Mr. Powell has an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.A. cum laude from Tulane University.
“Fat Spaniel is on an exciting path in one of the most globally significant industries,” said Matt Powell, CEO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. “My goal is to help ensure that the company reaches its full potential. Fat Spaniel will continue to be the company that provides unrivaled services and solutions, and helps make renewable energy the #1 choice. The next couple years will be all about growth-expanding our technology, our partnerships, our global footprint, and our value to our customers.”
About Fat Spaniel Technologies
Based in San Jose, California, Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc. is the leading independent provider of management and information services to the renewable energy industry. Solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and OEMs take advantage of Fat Spaniel’s Internet-based software service to increase energy output, reduce operations and maintenance costs, contain risk, and increase the return on investment of renewable energy projects. Fat Spaniel is a trusted third-party monitoring service provider that enables remote plant diagnostics and maintenance; revenue-grade data for billing, REC trading, and performance-based incentive collection; and a compelling platform for energy visualization. Fat Spaniel solutions are deployed in 20 countries and over 2,200 locations across the globe. With our partners and customers, we share the vision of a world where renewable energy is the first and best energy source. For more information about our company, please go to www.fatspaniel.com.
Tags: CEO, renewable energy, solar monitoring
Conergy Brings World’s First Known Thin-Film Solar Energy Tracking System to California’s South San Joaquin Irrigation District
A Watershed Solution: Conergy Employs Former Military Software, Solar Tracker & Thin-Film Combination to Optimize Solar Energy Output On Sunny and Overcast Days
Manteca, CA - April 6, 2009 – The solar energy (www.conergy.us) experts at Denver-based Conergy Americas and officials at California’s South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) have installed what is believed to be the world’s first single-axis solar tracking system featuring thin-film photovoltaic cells. The 419-kilowatt system went live in late March. It is the second phase of a 1.6 MW solar energy solution that will save the irrigation district nearly $400,000 a year in utility costs, allow it to reap millions of dollars in state cash incentives and stabilize customer costs in the midst of a state-wide water crisis.
The project — known as the Robert O. Schulz Solar Farm — will also provide a unique cost-benefit analysis on how two distinct solar energy solutions — crystalline panels and thin-film — perform under a range of climatic conditions.
SSJID is located in Manteca, between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park. While many may not know its location today, it’s about to put the practice of thin-film solutions on a single axis tracker on the proverbial PV map. SSJID provides irrigation water for 55,000 acres in the surrounding area. The Solar Farm will handle nearly all the power needs of the nearby Nick C. DeGroot Water Treatment Plant, which processes 40 million gallons of water per day for 155,000 residents and businesses in the cities of Manteca, Tracy, Escalon and Lathrop.
“The application of thin-film on a solar tracking system as a way to optimize energy output in perennially-dusty or overcast areas is generating a great deal of excitement not only among those in areas with conditions similar to the Central Valley, but among economic policymakers and environmental stewards in Washington, D.C.,” said SSJID General Manager Jeff Shields. “We’re eager to continue our work with Conergy to bring this solution — and the important data it’s generating in our cost-benefit analysis — to light,” he added.
The trend in enterprise solar emphasizing the economic benefits of photovoltaic technology is particularly important for water authorities like SSJID. California is in the third consecutive year of a drought that has compelled California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of water emergency, which can mean water rationing and rate hikes.
“The project’s main goal was to stabilize electrical costs, which can spike substantially in summer months given local time of use (TOU) metering;” said SSJID Utility Systems Director Don Battles. In addition to the project’s $400,000 annual electric bill savings, the solar energy systems provide the district with a hedge against rising utility costs. And, he adds, both projects are hooked into the state’s electrical grid, which means the district will be able to sell its surplus, peak-time energy (another precious commodity) back to the local utility.
SSJID is also receiving $6 million in cash incentives from the California Solar Initiative program, designed to stimulate solar markets by providing cash incentives of up to 30% of system costs for businesses, public agencies and home owners who go solar.
Providing the SSJID with additional ROSI (Return On Solar Investment) are the valuable side-by-side performance metrics the systems are providing. Phase 1 features 6,720 Conergy 175-watt crystalline modules mounted on a single axis solar tracking system. Tracking systems can optimize peak-time output by as much as 15% over similarly-sized fixed-mount systems. They do this by incrementally adjusting panel angles to follow the trajectory of the sun. This project optimizes its solar tracking capabilities using software whose origins are based in military tracking technologies. It took a mere four months to install.
According to Conergy’s Western U.S. Project Director David Vincent, market-tested First Solar thin-film modules were selected for the Phase 2 tracking solution because they perform at a lower cost-per-watt than traditional crystalline. “Thin-film is a much more cost-effective way to generate power — and it can outperform monocrystalline in areas prone to hazy, overcast conditions — or in industries that generate dust or high degrees of air particulates,” said Vincent. “Early indications show the output per DC kW of First Solar thin-film is about 10% higher than that of crystalline,” he added. Installation time was three months.
To help SSJID monitor system output, Conergy installed equipment on the inverters that sends power generation information to monitoring and reporting company Fat Spaniel Technologies. This allows Battles and the SSJID team to log onto the Web and gauge system performance from their business offices — nearly 22 miles west of the actual solar arrays. A bonus is that through the Fat Spaniel Web site, they’re also able to compare the 1 MW, Phase 1 SSJID tracking system with several systems, among them a 1 MW fixed-axis roof-mount system on a fruit-packing house in nearby Hanford, California — a system that Conergy also installed.
The availability of data has generated a friendly competition. “We can look at our production and their production on any given day and see how we’re tracking,” Battles says. “We’re generally 15 to 18 percent ahead of them. And in reality, Hanford probably has better sun than we do.”
The Conergy- SSJID team’s innovative approach to renewable energy and the Robert O. Schulz Solar Farm case study are providing illuminating new data that will open the floodgates of solar opportunity for water authorities and agri-businesses across the U.S.
“Those being served by the forward-thinking SSJID team are enjoying the benefits of one of the most advanced PV projects in the world,” said Vincent. “The South San Joaquin Irrigation District’s desire to find new ways to process and deliver their water as cost-effectively as possible is a boon for its customers — and a bellwether for water authorities everywhere, particularly in these economic times.”
About CONERGY:
Conergy designs, manufactures, installs and finances solar photovoltaic solutions for major commercial sectors, public agencies, businesses and homeowners through two distinct channels. Conergy’s Projects Group focuses on custom solutions for large-scale, energy-intensive enterprises; Conergy’s Distribution Group serves a national network of installers, developers and dealers in the grid-tied and off-grid residential realm, while also addressing the needs of small commercial markets. With ten years’ market prowess, Conergy has successfully deployed projects totaling over 1 Gigawatt of renewable energy capacity around the world. With operations in 15 countries over 4 continents, Conergy is driving today’s clean energy economy via the design, production, installation or financing of close to 1 in 10 of the world’s solar energy systems. Learn more at www.conergy.us.
About SSJID:
In 1909, the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) was established to provide a reliable and economical source of irrigation water for approximately 72,000 acres of agriculture in, and surrounding, Escalon, Ripon and Manteca. SSJID’s historic water rights allow for several hydroelectric power plants on a series of dams and reservoirs on the Stanislaus River. SSJID and Oakdale Irrigation District completed the original Melones Reservoir in 1926, and have co-owned the Tri-Dam Project, consisting of Donnells, Beardsley and Tulloch reservoirs and powerhouses, since 1957. In 2005, as unprecedented urban growth replaced agricultural land, the district expanded into providing domestic water service to Tracy, Lathrop, Manteca and other parts of San Joaquin County with its state-of-the-art membrane filtration water treatment plant. For several years, the district has been moving towards providing retail electric service as well, aiming to cut electricity bills of those in its service territory by a minimum of 15%.
Tags: photovoltaic, renewable energy, solar energy
The Role of Energy Monitoring in Securing Grant Funding
In our last post on the various resources available for pursuing energy grants, it’s clear that the stimulus package has put federal grant programs in the spotlight as a critical resource for rebuilding our economy due to the sheer amount being invested by our government. This increased visibility for federal grant programs has two very important side effects:
- It increases the amount of scrutiny the various grant application processes receive, to ensure that these government funds are being given to the most deserving candidates, and
- It increases the demand for accountability measures to be put in place to ensure that the projects that receive federal funding perform as intended and are held fiscally accountable
This means that, not only will there be more scrutiny in the grant selection process, but there will be more scrutiny after the fact to ensure that the money is being utilized properly. Prior to awarding grants, government agencies will have more extensive internal control systems and performance measures to facilitate grant management. Agencies will then have more in-depth processes for managing performance once grants are awarded, and the ability to assess grant results and use those results when awarding future grants.
So what does this mean for those applying for energy grants in particular?
I would argue that these new policies and requirements will make energy monitoring and management solution a must-have in order to secure funding for energy project.
With the amount of money involved in the stimulus package, it is only appropriate that we place a great deal of importance on the accountability aspect of these grants. As part of the application process, applicants will be required to show that the project(s) they are proposing will operate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, while producing the maximum results. But how can you hold anyone accountable for a project if you have no way to monitor, measure and manage the project’s performance?
That is precisely where open energy monitoring and management solutions like Fat Spaniel come in. Our solutions provide the visibility needed to have complete, actionable insight into an entire energy system - providing the key accountability data that government agencies will need to see in order to fund projects. Granted, I’m not claiming that energy monitoring solutions are some magic bullet that will guarantee funding for your projects. But as we often say - in this economic climate, it is no longer enough just to be green. You must show that your renewable energy systems can strike a balance between eco responsibility and fiscal responsibility.
Write back to us at dogblog at fatspaniel dot com if you would like to discuss how Fat Spaniel can help provide the visibility and accountability you need to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient energy systems possible.
Tom Tansy
Tags: energy grants, monitoring, renewable energy, stimulus plan
A Guide to Energy Grants
It’s certainly no secret that the stimulus package - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - has a ton of opportunities for renewable energy and green tech. Quite to the contrary, actually - everywhere you turn there seems to be more information, articles and opinions about the energy grants now that the stimulus has been signed into law. So, in an effort to help pare it down a bit, we’ve compiled a list of some of the great resources available to help you identify and pursue the many energy grants available.
The stimulus package has $61.3 billion allocated for renewable energy, energy efficiency, updating the electrical grid and energy research projects. ProRepublica’s got a very comprehensive breakdown of all the funding, but here’s a quick rundown of some of the items most directly related to energy:
- $6 billion in loan guarantees for energy companies
- $4.5 billion for federal building upgrades
- $4.5 billion in matching funds to update the country’s energy grid
- $3.2 billion for Energy efficiency and conservation block grants
- $3.1 billion State energy program
- $1.6 billion for Department of Energy science programs
- $100 million for training electricity grid workers
Though various funding programs will continue to be announced as they are finalized, here are some of the key funding opportunities that are available now:
Federal Loan Guarantee Program
The $6 billion Federal Loan Guarantee Program exists to encourage early commercial use of renewable energy technologies in energy projects. These funds are available for all renewable energy projects, but it is evident that solar will be a big winner here due to the proven capabilities.
To apply for the Federal Loan Guarantee Program, please visit their website.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is a great resource for businesses, universities, and others to increase the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The EERE encourages the growth of these technologies by offering financial assistance opportunities for their development and demonstration. In fiscal year 2007 alone, EERE awarded $574 million in financial assistance. The different types of EERE funding include:
- Grants
- Cooperative agreements
- Continuation awards
- Renewal awards
For more information on how to apply for EERE financial assistance, visit their website.
State Energy Programs
One of the best resources for learning more about grants is simply www.grants.gov. Here, you can learn more about the State Energy Program (SEP), which exists to achieve the following goals:
- Increase energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and consumption for consumers, businesses and government.
- Reduce reliance on imported energy.
- Improve the reliability of electricity and fuel supply and the delivery of energy services.
- Reduce the impacts of energy production and use on the environment.
For more information on SEP funding opportunities, please visit their website. Also, be sure to view their extensive list of resources for grant applicants and download the applicable documents for free.
FedConnect
FedConnect is an online marketplace where federal agencies post opportunities and make awards via the web. Any vendor can view public postings without registering. However, registered users have numerous added benefits including the ability to electronically submit responses to the government directly through this site.
For more information, or to sign up for FedConnect, please visit their website.
Hopefully these resources provide a good jumping off point for you to explore, identify and apply for the various government grants now available for renewable energy projects. And we here at Fat Spaniel are always available to discuss, as well. If you’re looking to find funding for a particular renewable energy system, feel free to give us a call, and our experts would be happy to help provide guidance.
Write back to us at dogblog at fatspaniel dot com to share your views.
Sincerely,
Hitesh Shah, CFO
Tags: energy grants, renewable energy, stimulus
Fat Spaniel Technologies and REGEN Energy Join To Deliver Responsible Energy™ Solutions
Companies Unveil Collaboration at GreenNet ‘09 Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 24, 2009 - Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc., a provider of monitoring and reporting services for renewable energy systems, announced a marketing and development partnership with REGEN EnergyTM, a Canadian provider of swarm logic-based EnviroGridTM wireless energy management systems. REGEN Energy has joined Fat Spaniel’s Insight PlatformTM Developer Program to deliver integrated renewable energy monitoring and control solutions. Fat Spaniel and REGEN Energy share a vision of a world where efficient energy solutions and renewable energy systems enable responsible energy production and usage.
”The combination of Insight Platform and EnviroGrid will provide customers with the ability to both closely monitor their renewable energy generation and flexibly manage key electric loads including HVAC, lighting and cold storage to reduce peak demand during periods of reduced renewable energy production. In addition, EnviroGrid also allows customers to maximize energy efficiency and to participate in Demand Response programs,” said Mark Kerbel, President and CEO of REGEN Energy. “Together we will help customers be both responsible and responsive in their energy generation and usage.”
”Industry partnerships are vital to achieving what we call ‘Responsible Energy,’” said Tom Tansy, acting Vice President of Marketing, Fat Spaniel Technologies. “REGEN Energy is widely recognized as one of the leading innovators of electric demand management technology, and we believe that this technology has the potential to reduce peak electrical demand in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings by up to 25%. Fat Spaniel customers will be able to generate a much greater portion of their total energy demands from renewable energy and take full credit for the environmental impact of the solution. We are excited to bring together our mutual industry experience and solution design expertise to introduce high-return energy management solutions that help solve these global challenges.”
About Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc.
Based in San Jose, California, Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc. is the leading independent provider of critical monitoring and reporting services to the renewable energy industry. Solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and OEMs take advantage of Fat Spaniel’s Internet-based software service to increase energy output, reduce operations and maintenance costs, contain risk, and increase the return on investment of renewable energy projects. Fat Spaniel is a trusted third-party monitoring service provider that enables remote plant diagnostics and maintenance; revenue-grade data for billing, REC trading, and performance-based incentive collection; and a compelling platform for energy visualization. Fat Spaniel solutions are deployed in 20 countries and over 2,200 locations across the globe. With our partners and customers, we share the vision of a world where renewable energy is the first and best energy source. For more information, go to www.fatspaniel.com.
About REGEN Energy
REGEN Energy develops and markets the EnviroGrid wireless energy management system to customers throughout North America. EnviroGrid’s unique swarm logic-based architecture combines the natural distributed intelligence, simplicity and flexibility found in bee hives and ant colonies with automated, web-based monitoring and control services to dramatically simplify the cost and complexity of energy management. EnviroGrid minimizes peak demand by smoothing concurrent loads without sacrificing occupant comfort, reduces energy usage by identifying equipment operating outside of expected conditions, and enables companies to easily participate in utility-led Demand Response programs to relieve grid stress and receive financial incentives. REGEN Energy also licenses its patent-pending swarm logic technology to leading OEMs and Systems Integrators worldwide. REGEN Energy (www.regenenergy.com) is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information please contact George Karayannis at 937.216.5140 or georgek@regenenergy.com.
Tags: energy management, renewable energy, wireless
Fat Spaniel Technologies Provides Monitoring Solution for Colorado Convention Center
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Denver’s New 300-kilowatt Solar Power System - a Landmark Renewable Energy Solution for a Public Venue
DENVER, Colo., March 18, 2009 — Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc., a provider of monitoring and reporting services for renewable energy systems, announced its participation in the opening ceremonies for the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Fat Spaniel’s Insight ManagerTM provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities for the site’s solar power solution, and also enables a public kiosk that shows visitors how the center has “gone green.”
Accurate monitoring and reporting contribute to the cost-effective operations, and also provide the transparency and accountability required for the public-private partnership between the city and the center’s owners and operators. Tax credits and incentives were essential for funding the project, and the Fat Spaniel services simplified meeting eligibility requirements.
“Our partnership with Fat Spaniel Technologies gave us best-in-class technology that helped us meet the needs of this large-scale project,” says Stephen Kane, Co-owner and Service Director of Namasté Solar. “Insight Manager allows us to tailor intuitive views for the operations team, helping them to maximize solar electric generation. Fat Spaniel’s service also facilitates information sharing with venue employees, investors, and the general public. This degree of transparency is vital to the ongoing success of the industry.”
The Colorado Convention Center represents a landmark renewable energy project, with a 300-kilowatt solar power system providing some of the energy needed for the 30,000-square-foot venue. The solar array demonstrates Denver’s commitment to the environment and will result in a reduction of 435 tons of carbon emissions per year. The site features 1310 high-efficiency solar panels, and Fat Spaniel’s Insight Manager provides at-a-glance and detailed views of the complete installation that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, using only a web browser. MMA Renewable Ventures, which owns and operates the system gains a cost-effective management platform and can also use the Fat Spaniel service to provide open access to venue employees, investors, and the general public.
“Fat Spaniel solutions are helping governments like the City of Denver take advantage of renewable energy to reduce costs and carbon emissions,” said Chris Beekhuis, president and CTO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. “Our open architecture also enables a solution that can scale and evolve to take advantage of the latest device innovations, allowing the City to benefit from operational efficiencies for years to come.”
About Namasté Solar
Namasté Solar propagates the responsible use of solar energy, pioneers conscientious business practices, and creates holistic wealth for the community. As the leading solar company in Colorado with more in-state installations than any other company, Namasté Solar has installed more than 650 PV systems totaling over 3.5 MW since 2005. Its innovative business model includes employee ownership, democratic decision-making, community collaboration, a unique solar grant program, zero-waste initiatives, educational outreach, and holistic profit measurement. Namasté Solar has grown from 3 to 55 people in the past three years. www.namastesolar.com
About Fat Spaniel Technologies
Based in San Jose, Calif., Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of monitoring and reporting services for distributed, renewable energy systems - enabling more efficient diagnostics and maintenance, more compelling visualization, and more usable revenue-grade data for billing, REC trading, and performance-based incentives. Fat Spaniel acts as an independent, third-party monitoring service provider, and delivers information that is used by system owners, system installers, PPA service providers, equipment manufacturers, project financing firms, renewable energy credit markets, and energy utility regulatory agencies. The company specializes in renewable energy systems including grid-tied solar electric, solar water heating and wind. Fat Spaniel products are presently deployed in over 2000 locations across the United States and Canada as well as 18 other countries. With our customers and partners, we share the vision of a world where renewable energy is the first and best energy source. For more information, please go to: www.fatspaniel.com.
Tags: Colorado Convention Center, Namasté Solar, renewable energy, solar