Going Green
By: Sydney Disch (Utility Rooms)
Ways To Make Heating Utilities Green
Solaray Panel
Solaray Panels : The product is an infrared or radiant heating made simply to transfer heat from a warm object to a cooler object. The heat is a product of a completely safe spectrum of light that is invisible to our eyes. They are safer and healthier than traditional forms of heat, as they do not rely on fossil fuels, blow dust or allergens, or make noise. They also do not need filters, fuels, ducts or pumps that require seasonal cleaning and maintenance. I would use this product. This product costs about $75 a month to run.
Solar Collectors
Solar Collectors : A large scale array. The system is very efficient. The solar collectors grab the sun's rays and concentrate their captured energy, heating the building's water to 200 degrees. University's officials expect the system to reduce the building's natural gas consumption by 70% every year and eliminate 34 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. I would use this product. Average cost for Solar Collectors are $4.72/watt.
Energy Efficient Electric Heater
E.E.E.H : A heater that doesn't use coal, natural gas, or nuclear gas. This heater converts 80% of the source of energy into heat to warm your home. Normal heaters blow warm air through fans which uses lots of energy, this one doesn't. I would use this product. This heater costs as low as $200.