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Controlled Air, Inc Winter 2010 Newsletter
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Energy Legislation
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Storage Act of 2010

A bill which would provide a tax credit for energy storage facilities and systems connected to the U.S. electric grid. This would mean that businesses and homeowners would be eligible to receive a tax credit for installing energy storageon their own propertyand for on-site storage projects. This Act is currently in Congress.

 

Energy Efficiency News in the WorldAnchor

Greater progress to be reached with Iceland and the U.S. working together on Geothermal Energy.

 

The FTC has created guideline that will be used for advertising "green" products and packaging. Whether these guide lines will help make for less false claims will remain to be seen. Hopefully, this will lead to more truth in advertising, so when you see that something is eco-fri...

The White House is going solar. Follow their lead by taking advantage of the Photovoltaic grants through CT Clean Energy!

Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $21 Million in Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings

 

EERE Commercial Building Initiative

The Commercial Building Initiative (CBI) aims to significantly improve the energy efficiency of new and existing commercial buildings.

 

Changes coming to LEED

LEED 2009 is undergoing some revision. It is currently opening to the public for comment until December 31, 2010. They are then expecting to re-open for comment mid 2011 and become official for 2012. Many items that were once for credits will now be prerequisites.

 

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Happy Holidays!
We would like to wish you the best this holiday season and thank you for your continued loyalty and support this past year.  
 
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Winter Maintenance

Every season it is important to make sure that your equipment is cleaned and receives the proper maintenance. This is especially true for winter and summer, as there is greater demand on your system. Winter maintenance should include, changing all your filters, basic equipment check-up, cleaning, oiling and greasing, and and checking your heat exchanger if so equipped. Regular maintenance  ensures that your equipment is running at peak efficiency, saving you money in energy costs, and extending the life of theequipment. Delaying maintenance may result in basic component failure to complete equipment failure, both of which carry a high cost or repair or replacement.
 
With a preventative maintenance contract we automatically respond and perform the required maintenance. With a preventative maintenance contract you never have to worry about your equipment no matter what the season. We make sure that your equipment is running at peak efficiency, saving you money in energy costs, and extending the life of your equipment.
 
If you ever have any questions about your equipment or would like a quote for a  preventative maintenance contract please give us a call at (800)840-9101 or controlledair@controlledair.com.
 

If you have an emergency with your equipment

Our service department is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days week.  In the event of an emergency, call us at (800) 840-9101 and our on-call service technician will contact you to discuss the problem and make any necessary arrangements to access the equipment.

If you have a service monitoring contract, this means your equipment’s system is linked to our computer monitoring system. With this type of monitoring, we often know about a problem before you do and our on-call service technician is automatically notified. The technician will then access your equipment’s information via computer and, if possible, make necessary adjustments electronically or go on site for emergency repairs if needed.
 

Boiler RentalUB-Carlson-Boiler

Winter has arrived and emergencies can arise. Don’t get stranded without heat. We offer a portable boiler system for rent. The portable low-pressure, natural gas boiler has 1,000,000 BTU’s and is built inside a trailer for easy transport. It is available for $1,000 per week or $2,000 per month plus installation and labor. Our boiler is available for emergency and scheduled shutdowns 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Call us at (800) 840-9101 or controlledair@controlledair.com for more details.


Our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

We are committed to offering the best service in class and the highest level in customer satisfaction. Should you ever have a question about our service or your invoice, please do not hesitate to call.  We are here to answer any questions and ensure you are completely satisfied with the work you received.  Thank you for choosing Controlled Air, Inc. and we look forward to working with you in the future.
 

Sincerely,

Mike Chiocchio
General Manager
203-481-3531 x315

 

energy-efficiency-webRebates & Incentives

CCEF - On-Site Renewable DG Program

Incentive Type: State Grant Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Low-Income Residential, Institutional
Amount: Varies by technology

Connecticut's On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation (DG) Program has provided grants to support the installation of systems that generate electricity at commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Systems utilizing solar photovoltaics (PV), wind, fuel cells, landfill gas, low-emission advanced biomass-conversion technologies, run-of-the-river hydropower, wave or tidal power, or ocean-thermal power have been eligible.* In the past, most program support has targeted PV and fuel-cell projects. This program is supported by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), which, after exceeding -- by four megawatts (MW) -- its objective of incentivizing the installation of 5 MW of customer-side DG projects by mid-2007, has committed to adding 16.5 MW to Connecticut’s renewable generating capacity by 2010.  
 

CCEF - Community Innovations Grant Program

Incentive Type: State Grant Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Public Awareness, Education Projects
Applicable Sectors: Nonprofit, Local Government
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 per community
Maximum Incentive: $4,000 per community

The Community Innovations Grants Program, originally launched in June 2006 as a pilot program, provides funding for communities to increase voluntary support for clean energy and to build model sustainable communities.  
 
Under new program funding made available in December 2008, up to 50 municipalities are eligible to receive a micro-grant of $4,000, and up to 45 municipalities are eligible to receive a micro-grant of $2,000. Cities or towns must commit to the state's "20% by 2010 Campaign" and the EPA Community Energy Challenge. Municipalities that have previously received a Community Innovations Grant are not eligible for this grant. At least 10 "at-large" recipients may receive a micro-grant of up to $1,000. “At-large” recipients include individuals who live in cities and towns that have not yet committed to the “20% by 2010” campaign, as well as non-profit organizations based in Connecticut.  
 
Block grants are awarded to eligible communities, and the funds are managed by a local energy task force in each participating community. In turn, these energy task forces, through a grant-giving process, provide micro-grants to organizations and citizens to start local projects that support clean-energy awareness and education within their communities. Applicants for individual micro-grants may apply to the local energy task force for funds ranging from $250 to $2,000 to support a public-awareness project or education project addressing the benefits and availability of clean energy.  
 
This program is supported by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), a public benefits fund created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1998 and administered by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public organization. The CCEF promotes the development and commercialization of clean-energy technologies and stimulates markets for electricity from renewable sources. The CCEF is funded by a surcharge on electric ratepayers’ utility bills.

 
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