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Delivering Responsible Energy Solutions
Today at GreenNet ‘09, Fat Spaniel and REGEN Energy are joining together to deliver an integrated renewable energy monitoring and control solution. 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.
At the highest possible level, the benefit of a combined Fat Spaniel and REGEN Energy solution can be summarized as follows:
• Reduced fossil-based energy consumption within the building
• Increased renewable energy production
• Accelerated ROI for renewable energy projects
• Proof that simple solutions + Internet technology = a network effect that has high impact and direct relevance in today’s economy
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.”
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Tags: Energy Efficiency, energy management, Responsible Energy
Fat Spaniel and the Stimulus Bill
Many people have asked, “How will Fat Spaniel and the rest of the renewable energy industry benefit from the Obama administration stimulus bill?” While there are 18 discrete elements of the bill that our industry can take advantage of, three programs stand out.
Solar For Schools
The “Solar for Schools” program appropriates $53.6 billion to a state fiscal stabilization fund. Program language specifies that states shall use 18.2% of this money for public safety and other government services, including the renovation of facilities and schools to meet green building standards. Solar energy projects qualify. (Div. A, Sec. 14001-14002, pp. 425-429)
Given Fat Spaniel’s partnerships with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation http://www.b-e-f.org/renewables/ and the Sun Skool organization http://www.sunskool.com/Default.aspx to promote solar in schools, Fat Spaniel is particularly excited about the opportunity to enlighten the world’s young people about renewable energy.
Government Building Energy Efficiency and Solar
This provision appropriates $5.5. billion for expenditures to construct, repair and alter federal buildings to increase energy efficiency, including installing solar energy equipment. $4.5 billion is available for converting GSA facilities to high-performance green buildings and $1 billion is available for non-recurring maintenance on Veterans Affairs facilities, including energy projects. The GSA estimates that 75% of the anticipated projects will include a solar component. (Div. A, p. 213)
Because of the ongoing need to maintain trust with the public, Fat Spaniel believes that it can make a key contribution to the greater good by providing renewable energy monitoring services that ensure data accuracy, transparency, auditability, and open access to the public. Fat Spaniel services are used for assessing both electricity demand and production
Renewable Energy Grants
The Renewable Energy Grant provision creates a new program through the Department of Treasury that provides grants equal to 30 percent of the cost of solar property placed in service during 2009 and 2010, in lieu of the section 48 investment tax credit. (Div. B, Sec. 1104, p. 38)
This provision represents a foundation for the U.S. solar industry, and will ensure that growth remains steady. Fat Spaniel’s revenue-grade reporting service plays a critical role in verifying that these systems were placed into service, thus enabling our customers to tap into an important source of funds
As the year progresses, we will be providing more commentary on the stimulus bill.
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Posted by Tom Tansy.