Generation Green: What Are You Doing to Redefine Our Future?
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Let's face it. So far 2010 hasn't been exactly kind. Every day has seemed to bring a new natural (or unnatural) disaster, partisan discord across the country, and economic news that has kept the world in a state of nervousness and doubt.
We started the year with a devastating earthquake in Haiti and wretched weather that plagued much of the country with school closings, travel interruptions and power outages. Most recently, our eyes have been glued to the terrifying images of an oil spill that threatens the Gulf, its wildlife and the livelihood of tens of thousands of people.
But there are bright spots, as well – many, many of them – and the green building community is at the heart of that optimism. Which is why, in the midst of this year that demands solutions, we want to know:Generation Green, what are you doing?Less than six months from Greenbuild 2010, which promises to be the biggest Greenbuild yet, we hope you're taking this year's theme to heart. "Generation Green: Redefining Our Future." Every day, in ways big and small, our community is taking important steps to redefine our future.
Send us your videos! Please visit www.greenbuildexpo.org/GenGreen today and let us know: What are you doing to redefine our future? Generation Green is not an age group. It's not about politics or personality, demographics or geography. It's all of us. You are Generation Green, and your ideas will inspire the world to act today. And they may be featured at Greenbuild 2010 in Chicago!
What are you doing to take advantage of this watershed moment, when we can push the reset button on the hope that ushered in last year and use it to reignite our energy for the changes we need to move us forward?What are you doing to help the people in Haiti and along the Gulf Coast? What are you doing to support clean energy development? To promote green jobs and a clean, green economy? To push forward retrofits for existing buildings and infrastructure? To get your child in a green school or make sure that there is one in your community? No action is too small, no goal too idealistic, and no person too young or too old or too powerless to make a difference.
We want to hear from everyone – you, your kids, your grandparents. Your colleagues and your classrooms; your mayors, governors and Congress members; your PTA board and your USGBC Students group. We're not looking for expensive, well-produced videos. Your ideas can be simple or profound, general or specific. Just tell us, in 30 seconds or less, how you are building a future of economic, environmental and social prosperity.
Visit www.greenbuildexpo.org/GenGreen to learn how to submit your video and to see what the rest of Generation Green is doing.
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Creatherm Indy 500 Contractor Day
Thanks to everyone who attend our tent and suite at the Indy 500 this past weekend. We had great food, weather, and music. Not to mention the fact that Wade Cunningham won his third Freedom 100 race in the Bald Spot Sports / Lucas Oil / Sam Schmidt Motorsports machine and Dario Franchitti won his second Indianapolis 500 in the Target / Chip Ganassi Racing machine.
Both drivers benefit from specialized custom seats and headrests designed by our sister companies, Bald Spot Sports and Createc Corporation.
Thanks again to all our customers who made the trip and to Bald Spot Sports and Createc Corporation on their wins at Indy!
Both drivers benefit from specialized custom seats and headrests designed by our sister companies, Bald Spot Sports and Createc Corporation.
Thanks again to all our customers who made the trip and to Bald Spot Sports and Createc Corporation on their wins at Indy!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
White Cap Construction Supply - Contractor Day
Looking forward to participating in the Contractor Day event at White Cap Construction Supply store #157 this Thursday. Please stop by and check out our Creatherm radiant installation panels.
The address is:
157 - LOUISVILLE, KY
4609 Poplar Level Road
Louisville , KY 40213
Phone: 502-964-3385
Fax: 502-968-2034
The address is:
157 - LOUISVILLE, KY
4609 Poplar Level Road
Louisville , KY 40213
Phone: 502-964-3385
Fax: 502-968-2034
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
CMX/CIPHEX Show 2010 = SUCCESS
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by our booth last week in Toronto @ the CMX/CIPHEX Show. We had an excellent time and met many great customers. The Dunford guys did a great job as well. Please feel free to contact them at sales@jessdondunford.com or via phone (519)763-1160 for any information regarding Creatherm panels in and around the Ontario market.
Thanks also to Axiom and Uponor for the enjoyable afterhours activities.
Thanks also to Axiom and Uponor for the enjoyable afterhours activities.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
TAX Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
www.energytaxincentives.org
“Sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field, is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and subsequently amended several times”."
www.energytaxincentives.org
“Sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field, is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and subsequently amended several times”."
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Trade Show season 2010
Making last minute changes to the booth before starting the tradeshow circuit.
Check us out at the AHR show in a few weeks. Booth 5088.
Check us out at the AHR show in a few weeks. Booth 5088.
Monday, January 04, 2010
2010 CMX / CIPHEX
Making plans to attend the CMX/CIPHEX Show?
Make sure to visit us March 25 - 27 @ the Toronto Convention Center North Building, Booth 315.
Make sure to visit us March 25 - 27 @ the Toronto Convention Center North Building, Booth 315.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
BASF's Styropor EPS used in innovative application for radiant heating industry- Helps keeps heat rising
Creatherm “walk-it-in” radiant floor panels provide an efficient thermal and sound barrier between the ground and heated slab while saving contractors time and money.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, – Until now, installing radiant heating has been a time consuming and labor intensive process for contractors. Home and building owners benefit from radiant heating because it is a clean, comfortable and energy efficient solution. Creatherm™ radiant floor panels, manufactured by Creatherm out of BASF Styropor® EPS, offer contractors an innovative foam installation process that saves time and money.
As with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), Creatherm™ radiant floor panels are easily installed. Interlocking panels help reduce labor costs and improve installation efficiencies by allowing for precise tube layout that eliminates the need to tie, clip, staple, or screw the PEX [cross-linked polyethylene] tubing to the substrate.
Styropor®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include:
excellent thermal insulation capacity
high compressive strength
outstanding impact absorption
low weight
design capabilities
BASF - The Chemical Company. We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.® BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007.
For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail,visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
About Createc Corporation Headquartered in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, CreathermTM offers innovative foam products to the building industry. As a subsidiary of Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm’s Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market, and sales have more than doubled since launch in 2005. For more than 35 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family-owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, – Until now, installing radiant heating has been a time consuming and labor intensive process for contractors. Home and building owners benefit from radiant heating because it is a clean, comfortable and energy efficient solution. Creatherm™ radiant floor panels, manufactured by Creatherm out of BASF Styropor® EPS, offer contractors an innovative foam installation process that saves time and money.
As with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), Creatherm™ radiant floor panels are easily installed. Interlocking panels help reduce labor costs and improve installation efficiencies by allowing for precise tube layout that eliminates the need to tie, clip, staple, or screw the PEX [cross-linked polyethylene] tubing to the substrate.
Styropor®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include:
excellent thermal insulation capacity
high compressive strength
outstanding impact absorption
low weight
design capabilities
BASF - The Chemical Company. We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.® BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007.
For more information about BASF’s North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail,visit www.basf.com/usa.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
About Createc Corporation Headquartered in Whitestown, Ind., a northwest suburb of Indianapolis, CreathermTM offers innovative foam products to the building industry. As a subsidiary of Createc Corporation, manufacturers of ICF panels, Creatherm’s Radiant Floor Panels were their first product to reach market, and sales have more than doubled since launch in 2005. For more than 35 years, Createc Corporation, as a second-generation family-owned business, has been a leader in the beaded foam industry, providing everything from protective packaging to automotive, component and specialty foam products. Strengths include in-house product design, quality manufacturing, and a large production capacity backed by timely delivery and attentive customer service. The ability to solve design problems offers Createc Corporation distinction as a valued business partner to companies nationwide.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Lugar Joins Senators Who Introduce Bill to Stimulate Clean Energy Manufacturing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, December 10, 2009CONTACTS:Jude McCartin/Bingaman (202) 224-1804Mark Eddington/ Hatch (202)-224-5251Matt Williams/Stabenow (202) 224-1437Mark Hayes/Lugar (202) 224-8370
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) have introduced legislation that would create jobs by encouraging the manufacture of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
The senators’ American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act extends the life of a successful tax credit that allows companies to write off 30 percent of the cost of creating, expanding, or re-equipping facilities to manufacture renewable energy technologies, like solar panels, wind turbines, and advanced batteries.
The legislation expands an innovative tax incentive first created at Bingaman’s urging in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Act authorized the Departments of Energy and the Treasury to award up to $2.3 billion in tax credits. But due to an unexpectedly high number of applicants, that program will run out of funds by mid-January. The senators’ American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act (S. 2857) would provide an additional $2.5 billion in tax credits, enough to leverage $8.33 billion in new domestic investment.
“This tax incentive has been so successful that President Obama himself called on Congress to extend it, so that more companies can take advantage of it and create jobs,” Bingaman said. “Currently, the United States runs an annual ‘green trade deficit’ of almost $9 billion. But the United States should be the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of clean energy technology. This tax incentive will help us move toward that goal.”
“With all the talk about green jobs these days, it can be confusing to figure out just what a green job is. Well, this legislation promotes green jobs where they matter the most, in the domestic advanced energy manufacturing sector. Renewable energy is a rapidly growing field, and we’re joining together today to ensure that the United States maintains leadership in the development and manufacture of the best energy technologies, while keeping our nation on the competitive cutting edge,” Hatch said.
“In order to turn our economy around and create jobs, we need to build the clean energy technology of the future here in America. Otherwise, we will lose the race with other countries and see those jobs go overseas,” said Stabenow. “This manufacturing tax credit, which I co-authored in the recovery act, has already spurred interest to invest in advanced energy projects such as wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable resources across the country. It has also set aside critical funding for companies manufacturing technologies for the next generation of advanced vehicles. This initiative is central to any jobs package, and I am pleased to partner with my Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that will help put our economy back on track.”
“With one in ten Hoosiers unemployed and many more underemployed, job creation must be a first priority. Extending the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit is a fiscally-responsible way of helping American workers and businesses use our manufacturing expertise to lead in new energy technology production,” Lugar said.
Until ARRA was enacted in February, all domestic tax incentives focused exclusively on business and consumer tax credits to encourage the use of such technology as solar panels. The 30 percent tax credit – created first in ARRA and proposed for expansion through the American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act -- for the first time incentivized companies to manufacture clean technologies in the United States.
The American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Bingaman, Hatch and Stabenow are members of that committee. Bingaman also chairs the Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure, and plans to convene a hearing in 2010 on tax incentives for energy manufacturing.
This news release brought to you by the Indiana Renewable Energy Association.
Thursday, December 10, 2009CONTACTS:Jude McCartin/Bingaman (202) 224-1804Mark Eddington/ Hatch (202)-224-5251Matt Williams/Stabenow (202) 224-1437Mark Hayes/Lugar (202) 224-8370
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) have introduced legislation that would create jobs by encouraging the manufacture of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
The senators’ American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act extends the life of a successful tax credit that allows companies to write off 30 percent of the cost of creating, expanding, or re-equipping facilities to manufacture renewable energy technologies, like solar panels, wind turbines, and advanced batteries.
The legislation expands an innovative tax incentive first created at Bingaman’s urging in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Act authorized the Departments of Energy and the Treasury to award up to $2.3 billion in tax credits. But due to an unexpectedly high number of applicants, that program will run out of funds by mid-January. The senators’ American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act (S. 2857) would provide an additional $2.5 billion in tax credits, enough to leverage $8.33 billion in new domestic investment.
“This tax incentive has been so successful that President Obama himself called on Congress to extend it, so that more companies can take advantage of it and create jobs,” Bingaman said. “Currently, the United States runs an annual ‘green trade deficit’ of almost $9 billion. But the United States should be the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of clean energy technology. This tax incentive will help us move toward that goal.”
“With all the talk about green jobs these days, it can be confusing to figure out just what a green job is. Well, this legislation promotes green jobs where they matter the most, in the domestic advanced energy manufacturing sector. Renewable energy is a rapidly growing field, and we’re joining together today to ensure that the United States maintains leadership in the development and manufacture of the best energy technologies, while keeping our nation on the competitive cutting edge,” Hatch said.
“In order to turn our economy around and create jobs, we need to build the clean energy technology of the future here in America. Otherwise, we will lose the race with other countries and see those jobs go overseas,” said Stabenow. “This manufacturing tax credit, which I co-authored in the recovery act, has already spurred interest to invest in advanced energy projects such as wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable resources across the country. It has also set aside critical funding for companies manufacturing technologies for the next generation of advanced vehicles. This initiative is central to any jobs package, and I am pleased to partner with my Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that will help put our economy back on track.”
“With one in ten Hoosiers unemployed and many more underemployed, job creation must be a first priority. Extending the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit is a fiscally-responsible way of helping American workers and businesses use our manufacturing expertise to lead in new energy technology production,” Lugar said.
Until ARRA was enacted in February, all domestic tax incentives focused exclusively on business and consumer tax credits to encourage the use of such technology as solar panels. The 30 percent tax credit – created first in ARRA and proposed for expansion through the American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act -- for the first time incentivized companies to manufacture clean technologies in the United States.
The American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Bingaman, Hatch and Stabenow are members of that committee. Bingaman also chairs the Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure, and plans to convene a hearing in 2010 on tax incentives for energy manufacturing.
This news release brought to you by the Indiana Renewable Energy Association.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Creatherm Now On Sweets.com
Find CREATHERM products, 3D CAD drawings/details, 3 part specs for Radiant Floor Panels on Sweets.com
http://products.construction.com/manufacturer/CREATHERM-NST151809/overview.
http://products.construction.com/manufacturer/CREATHERM-NST151809/overview.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Come visit us at the 2010 AHR Expo
Be our guest in Orlando at the AHR Expo next month.
Creatherm will be exhibiting at the world's largest HVAC&R event January 25 - 27, 2010.
Please stop by our booth # 5088 and join us for a great time.
Don't forget to contact us at info@creatherm.com for VIP admission tickets to the show.
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Creatherm will be exhibiting at the world's largest HVAC&R event January 25 - 27, 2010.
Please stop by our booth # 5088 and join us for a great time.
Don't forget to contact us at info@creatherm.com for VIP admission tickets to the show.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Small Iowa City Gets $1M for Geothermal Project
DES MOINES, Iowa, October 13, 2009 (ENS) – Iowa Governor Chet Culver today awarded $1 million to the City of West Union to establish an innovative geothermal district-wide heating and cooling system and a radiant-heat snow-melt system.
A city of about 2,500 in the northeastern corner of the state, West Union is the county seat of Fayette County. In 2008, West Union was named one of Iowa's two Green Pilot Communities by Iowa's Department of Economic Development.
"This is great news for West Union and our state as a whole," said Governor Culver. "I am committed to making Iowa the renewable energy capital of the country, and these funds are another step forward in meeting that goal."
West Union, Iowa on a summer evening (Photo courtesy West Union Chamber of Commerce)
West Union's planned renovation of six blocks of downtown infrastructure is called West Union Green Pilot Project. The award was made through the Community Development Block Grant's Downtown Revitalization Fund and Community Sustainability program.
The community will replace aging infrastructure such as water, storm and sanitary sewers, streets, sidewalks and lights using environmentally friendly materials.
The city intends to complete a six-block green streetscape including reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks. Porous pavement, rainwater harvesting and reuse, rain gardens and bioswales for stormwater retention will make the project green and sustainable.
Geothermal conduits using heat from deep within the Earth, radiant snow melt infrastructure and energy efficient street lighting will be installed.
The governor says no other community in the country will have integrated as many green infrastructure practices in one place and at one time as West Union, making the community a destination for planners, architects, engineers, and community officials who wish to learn from the West Union model.
The project began with a visioning workshop in October 2007 when the Department of Economic Development completed a technical assistance visit to advise West Union about the potential for multi-purpose pedestrian-scale streetscape improvements.
The next step on the green journey included a Green Pilot Workshop held in June 2008 to brainstorm and research green applications that could be incorporated into the six-block streetscape design.
West Union will receive technical assistance and training as well as financial incentives from IDED to complete the new, environmentally responsible streetscape.
The Iowa Green Streets Criteria will apply to this project. These criteria promote public health, energy efficiency, water conservation, smart locations, operational savings and sustainable building practices.
Copyright Environment News Service (ENS) 2009. All rights reserved.
A city of about 2,500 in the northeastern corner of the state, West Union is the county seat of Fayette County. In 2008, West Union was named one of Iowa's two Green Pilot Communities by Iowa's Department of Economic Development.
"This is great news for West Union and our state as a whole," said Governor Culver. "I am committed to making Iowa the renewable energy capital of the country, and these funds are another step forward in meeting that goal."
West Union, Iowa on a summer evening (Photo courtesy West Union Chamber of Commerce)
West Union's planned renovation of six blocks of downtown infrastructure is called West Union Green Pilot Project. The award was made through the Community Development Block Grant's Downtown Revitalization Fund and Community Sustainability program.
The community will replace aging infrastructure such as water, storm and sanitary sewers, streets, sidewalks and lights using environmentally friendly materials.
The city intends to complete a six-block green streetscape including reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks. Porous pavement, rainwater harvesting and reuse, rain gardens and bioswales for stormwater retention will make the project green and sustainable.
Geothermal conduits using heat from deep within the Earth, radiant snow melt infrastructure and energy efficient street lighting will be installed.
The governor says no other community in the country will have integrated as many green infrastructure practices in one place and at one time as West Union, making the community a destination for planners, architects, engineers, and community officials who wish to learn from the West Union model.
The project began with a visioning workshop in October 2007 when the Department of Economic Development completed a technical assistance visit to advise West Union about the potential for multi-purpose pedestrian-scale streetscape improvements.
The next step on the green journey included a Green Pilot Workshop held in June 2008 to brainstorm and research green applications that could be incorporated into the six-block streetscape design.
West Union will receive technical assistance and training as well as financial incentives from IDED to complete the new, environmentally responsible streetscape.
The Iowa Green Streets Criteria will apply to this project. These criteria promote public health, energy efficiency, water conservation, smart locations, operational savings and sustainable building practices.
Copyright Environment News Service (ENS) 2009. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Extreme Makeover in Kokomo, IN Adds Wind Turbine
‘Extreme Makeover' includes turbine
Firm giving it to TV show for Kokomo home has office here.
By Aaron Organ of The News-Sentinel
When TV host Ty Pennington calls for a driver to “move that bus” Tuesday in Kokomo for the latest episode of ABC's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” not only will a nearly 4,000-square-foot dream home appear for one lucky family, but the residence will also be powered by a wind turbine built by a South Bend company with local ties.Wind-Wire, which has an office in Fort Wayne, will erect a Windstream 3.7 wind turbine on the lot of the home that is engineered to supply enough energy for a 2,000 square-foot home. The $16,200 donation is scheduled to be installed Sunday or Monday, right about the time Pennington is bellowing deadlines to a crowd of on-site volunteers.Wind-Wire got involved in the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” build after company co-owner Dave Smith called the show to offer their services. The show told Smith to contact Hallmark Homes, which was contracted to construct the Kokomo home for the Indiana family in need.After Hallmark executives saw what Wind-Wire had to offer, the rest is history.“We contacted (Hallmark Homes) and they were real skeptical about it, but once we showed them what we did and they saw some of our units, they were all for it,” said Smith. “Matter of fact, they're real excited about it.”The family, which Smith could not identify, was notified of the project Wednesday and promptly sent on vacation, as it customary, while Pennington, his team, hundreds of volunteers and four workers from Wind-Wire get to work for the week.The old home will be demolished today. The new one will be revealed Tuesday.The turbine Smith's company is donating pumps out between 500 and 1,200 kilowatts a month and is entirely dependent on wind; windy months equal more power output. Smith said Skystreams, on average, drop a household electric bill 30 to 80 percent.The turbine will be shipped to the build site from the Wind-Wire plant in La Paz.Smith said the home will be built in a location conducive to wind-powered electricity.“We don't know who the family is, but we're hoping this really helps them out,” said Smith of the turbine. “This will help to eliminate a bunch of their electric.”Smith said Wind-Wire has installed turbines all over the region, from South Bend to Kokomo to Detroit to Chicago. In an economy enveloped in a “green” mentality, Wind-Wire has taken off.“Sure we want a little bit of advertising from it, but you know what? We always wanted to put ourselves in a position where we could do something like this for those families that need it, and we felt this was the perfect way of doing it,” said Smith. “And it feels good.”
Firm giving it to TV show for Kokomo home has office here.
By Aaron Organ of The News-Sentinel
When TV host Ty Pennington calls for a driver to “move that bus” Tuesday in Kokomo for the latest episode of ABC's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” not only will a nearly 4,000-square-foot dream home appear for one lucky family, but the residence will also be powered by a wind turbine built by a South Bend company with local ties.Wind-Wire, which has an office in Fort Wayne, will erect a Windstream 3.7 wind turbine on the lot of the home that is engineered to supply enough energy for a 2,000 square-foot home. The $16,200 donation is scheduled to be installed Sunday or Monday, right about the time Pennington is bellowing deadlines to a crowd of on-site volunteers.Wind-Wire got involved in the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” build after company co-owner Dave Smith called the show to offer their services. The show told Smith to contact Hallmark Homes, which was contracted to construct the Kokomo home for the Indiana family in need.After Hallmark executives saw what Wind-Wire had to offer, the rest is history.“We contacted (Hallmark Homes) and they were real skeptical about it, but once we showed them what we did and they saw some of our units, they were all for it,” said Smith. “Matter of fact, they're real excited about it.”The family, which Smith could not identify, was notified of the project Wednesday and promptly sent on vacation, as it customary, while Pennington, his team, hundreds of volunteers and four workers from Wind-Wire get to work for the week.The old home will be demolished today. The new one will be revealed Tuesday.The turbine Smith's company is donating pumps out between 500 and 1,200 kilowatts a month and is entirely dependent on wind; windy months equal more power output. Smith said Skystreams, on average, drop a household electric bill 30 to 80 percent.The turbine will be shipped to the build site from the Wind-Wire plant in La Paz.Smith said the home will be built in a location conducive to wind-powered electricity.“We don't know who the family is, but we're hoping this really helps them out,” said Smith of the turbine. “This will help to eliminate a bunch of their electric.”Smith said Wind-Wire has installed turbines all over the region, from South Bend to Kokomo to Detroit to Chicago. In an economy enveloped in a “green” mentality, Wind-Wire has taken off.“Sure we want a little bit of advertising from it, but you know what? We always wanted to put ourselves in a position where we could do something like this for those families that need it, and we felt this was the perfect way of doing it,” said Smith. “And it feels good.”
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Hoosier Wind Project Set For Commercial Operation
Construction of the 106-megawatt wind farm, consisting of 53 REpower MM92 turbines, commenced last April with commercial operation expected during 4th Quarter 2009. Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) will purchase the power generated under a 20-year power purchase agreement. The Hoosier Wind Project, located in Benton County, Indiana will be operated and maintained by enXco Service Corporation.
“The Hoosier Wind project exemplifies the solid relationship between the enXco team and its long-term financing partners. Hoosier marks our third wind project to achieve financing in the past 10 months during extremely challenging times, affirming enXco’s ability to develop and build financeable projects,” said Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO of enXco. “We are very proud to have once again successfully worked with Dexia, Helaba, and Union Bank who demonstrate their commitment to renewable energy through our constructive working relationship,” Grimbert added.
“The Hoosier Wind project exemplifies the solid relationship between the enXco team and its long-term financing partners. Hoosier marks our third wind project to achieve financing in the past 10 months during extremely challenging times, affirming enXco’s ability to develop and build financeable projects,” said Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO of enXco. “We are very proud to have once again successfully worked with Dexia, Helaba, and Union Bank who demonstrate their commitment to renewable energy through our constructive working relationship,” Grimbert added.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Energy Savers: Radiant Heating
Nice Article explaining the various types of radiant heating..
Energy Savers: Radiant Heating
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Check Out Creatherm At The Famous Supply Tri-State Expo
Check Out Creatherm at The Famous Supply Tri-State Expo September 15 and 16th.
Come by our boothCheck out Creatherm at the Famous Supply Tri-State Expo in Cleveland, OH next week.
Our panels will be showcased in our booth as well as in the New & Green Product area.
Additional information about the show is below:
When: September 15 -16, 2009
Where: The Cleveland IX Center
Hours: Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday:11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Show link: http://www.famoussupply.com/index.html
Come by our boothCheck out Creatherm at the Famous Supply Tri-State Expo in Cleveland, OH next week.
Our panels will be showcased in our booth as well as in the New & Green Product area.
Additional information about the show is below:
When: September 15 -16, 2009
Where: The Cleveland IX Center
Hours: Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday:11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Show link: http://www.famoussupply.com/index.html
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
RSMeans' Construction Cost Index Advances in July; Coincides with Improving Housing Markets
9/2/2009 - RSMeans’ construction cost index has started to advance again. In the latest quarter, as reported for July 2009, the composite figure moved ahead 2.9% quarter-to-quarter annualized, although it remained unchanged compared with its level of a year ago. In the preceding quarter, it was -7.9% annualized and in the one before that, it was -2.4%.
The most recent quarter-to-quarter annualized change in the materials cost sub-index was -2.2%. The year-over-year change in the materials sub-index was -4.7%. July of last year was when world oil prices were at their peak (i.e., $145 USD per barrel). Many other commodities used significantly in construction building products were...... (read more)
The most recent quarter-to-quarter annualized change in the materials cost sub-index was -2.2%. The year-over-year change in the materials sub-index was -4.7%. July of last year was when world oil prices were at their peak (i.e., $145 USD per barrel). Many other commodities used significantly in construction building products were...... (read more)
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