by Rebecca Walker — November 15, 2010—A combined research effort of Wind Inc., CorPlan Corrections, Visions Southwest, Solaire and Environmental Solutions has resulted in a new coordinated renewable energy system that can save large facilities, such as prisons and hospitals, huge amounts in energy, according to the companies.
“In some cases we can reduce the total energy bill for hospitals and prisons by 85%,” said Ben Boothe Sr., Chairman, Wind Inc. The research has led to development of a combination system of end user wind turbines and solar water heating.
The solar water heating in the system can heat water up to 300 degrees, and the hot water lines can be used to heat areas of a building on the way to the water tank. Heating water accounts for 17 percent to 27 percent of a typical hospital, prison, or hotel energy bill. The coordinated use of wind turbines can generate 60 percent to 65 percent of the energy needs. The balance comes from building upgrades and a seven-point energy application.
Plus, if the facility is a commercial business, 30% of the cost for “green” equipment is recaptured with a Federal Investment Tax Credit. Several states and cities offer other grants, economic development funds, and rebates for green development.
For more information, see the Web site of Wind, Inc.
