D & R Energy Services

Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce expo

2011-05-11T18:57:00.000-07:00

Interested in learning more about local merchants in the Huron Valley community? Want to find a good deal for your next big purchase? Then the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce Business 2 Business Expo is the place to be tomorrow, 6-8 p.m.

The LaFontaine Automotive Group is hosting the 2011 Business 2 Business Expo on Thursday May 12th.

Located in Highland Michigan, the dealership will have hors d'oeuvres & refreshments while networking with a diverse mix of Business Operators and Entrepreneurs of South Eastern Michigan.

This is the one FREE Business Networking Event you don't want to miss. For more details please visit:
http://events.detroit.cbslocal.com/localevents/event/100/1890-Business-2-Business-Expo
or
http://www.huronvcc.com/1/HVCC/events.asp?artID=34691

Residential Solar System Install in the Village of Milford

2010-12-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

Recently completed residential system is the first in the Village of Milford.

Company expands solar power systems in Milford.

For Jerol DeMars of Milford, “going green is good” — but saving money while doing it is even better. Hometown Life News Article.

Solar Air-Wall restoration and maintenance now offered by D & R Energy Services.

2010-11-21T15:57:00.000-08:00

Complete restoration of early Air-Walls now available to help you save energy.

The early 80's saw a boom in Renewable energy ideas. These ideas were great and many state and local governments offered incentives for people to install these ideas on their homes and businesses. Many companies jumped on the bandwagon and started manufacturing and installing these products but have since gone out of business or just don't offer service to their original customers.

Robert Craig of D & R Energy Services states, "In talking with our clients we saw a need to offer complete restoration services for the older 1980's Air-Walls. Many of these units are still working but in need of major repair and very few companies offer service for them." Robert goes on to say, "A broken pane of glass or rotted wood can cause an air leak that drives down the unit's efficiency and leaves your home open to cold air entry."

Solar Air-Walls are a very simple product that heats your home by using the sun. Air is pulled from the inside of your house by a fan and pushed into the Air-Wall. As the air heats it rises and exits out into your room with the help of the same fan system. The outside of the system is usually many two foot square panes of glass that capture the suns heat and can heat air to over 100 degrees, making your furnace work less and use less fuel.

"Most Air-Wall systems were installed in the early to mid 80's and time is now taking its toll. Technology has changed a lot in 25 plus years too and we can rebuild these units with better materials so they will work for many more years to come." states Melissa Bray, Senior Consultant with D & R Energy.

If you have an Air-Wall or any other Renewable Energy system that is in need of repair, or you are just looking for more information about Sustainable Energy, contact D & R Energy Services and they can help you get your system running in top shape again and answer any questions you may have. Visit them at www.drenergyservices.com or call 877.766.0664 today.

Solar - Start to Finish by Robert Craig

2010-09-02T08:42:00.000-07:00

Thinking about Solar:
We have been asked on occasion just how everything works with a typical solar install. There is so much to do, how are we going to get it all done? Yes there is a lot to do with installing a solar system on your home or business, but one nice thing is your solar contractor does most of the work for you.

Contacting an Installer/Contractor:
You have been hearing so many good things about going with a solar system. How much money you can save and how you can help save our precious natural resources for our future generations. Where do you turn to find answers? First thing to do is find a reputable solar installer. The best way to find a solar installer/contractor is the internet. Try and find at least two companies to come out and visit with you. When choosing which installer to talk with, look at how many years they have been in Renewable Energy and ask them how many installs they have completed and what types.

Site Assessment:
The first thing that any installer needs is one year’s worth of electricity bills so they can determine what size system is right for you. They will also need to look at your roof to make sure there is room there to install enough panels. Does the roof face south or what are the conditions of your roof? If there is not enough room then they should be able to give you options as to what would be the size that would fit or if a ground mounted system would work. The installer will also need to look at the possibility of shading issues that could affect the output of your system. Trees, a chimney or even other roof areas will cause shading.

Incentive Applications
Also when the contractor is at your home or business they should explain any and all incentives and tax credits that are available to you. They should also offer to help you fill out any applications that there may be with any incentive based rebate. If your contractor does not offer this information to you, you may want to contact another company for your Renewable Energy system. The contractor should also explain about the Net Metering Law and how it works for you.

Proposal
Contractors should provide you with a formal proposal as to what the cost of the system will be and what equipment they plan to install. This proposal should also include any incentives and tax credits that are available.

Design & Engineering
The contractor should provide you with design as to where your system will be placed on your roof, or ground if there is not enough room there. This should be supplied to you when they submit the proposal to you.

Contract
Once you have chosen a contractor then they will most likely submit a contract for you to sign. Please read this carefully and if you have questions or don’t understand something, then ask the contractor to explain. Understanding the contract could possibly save you money and pain in the long run.

Ordering of Equipment
After the contract is signed your equipment will be ordered. A shipping date will be established and an install date will be scheduled with you. Most work will take place outside your home or business. There will need to be access to your breaker panel so someone will need to be available for the electrician to hang the inverter and tie into your panel.

Equipment Arrival
Equipment will normally arrive to the warehouse or job site in about 7 to 10 business days after order is placed. Inspection is done to ensure that all equipment has been received and in install condition. Installation usually begins a few days after.

Permits
The contractor usually obtains permits and bills for these separately as each municipality is different in pricing.

Day of Install
The day has arrived and the install crew is busy on your roof putting in racking (for the panels to bolt to) and installing panels. Depending on the size of the system, install can take anywhere from two days to a week. Wiring is connected to the panels and dropped for the electrician to begin tie in.

Final Paperwork
After the install is complete and inspections are done, final paperwork is completed for any incentives and tax credits there may be. The contractor should have this paperwork all ready for you to sign and send in.

Your System
You now have your Renewable Energy system. Your system will give you many, many years of trouble free service and you can now watch your electric bill shrink.

Educating the consumer is our goal at D & R Energy Services

Visit our Website at www.drenergyservices.com to learn more.

D & R Energy adds another distributor to network.

2010-08-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services, Inc. announced today that they have added another distributor to their network in Michigan.

D & R Energy announced today that they added another distributor to their ever expanding list of companies so they can service their customers better. Robert Craig, Senior Engineer of D & R Energy says, “Customers are our main focus and that is why we strive to bring the best products to them. With adding another distributor, to make our total five (5), we position ourselves to offer customers only the best in all Renewable Energy products”.

Deanna Craig, Chief Financial Officer for D & R Energy states, “Now that we have five distributors that we work with, it brings the number of Solar Panel manufacturers we carry to over 36. Having this kind of offering, for our customers to choose from, sets us apart from most other companies in this field”.

Renewable Energy products are numerous. There are literally hundreds of panel manufacturers and many wind product manufacturers. Choosing the best is a very hard decision at times and having a professional company offer options to you can make your life easier.

If you would like further information about these products or what options there are for you in Renewable Energy, visit them at www.drenergyservices.com

Did you know? Site analysis and site surveys at no cost.

2010-08-20T07:21:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services, Inc. announced today that they are trying to combat the poor economy of Michigan.

D & R Energy announced today that they will continue to offer their site analysis and site surveys at no cost. Robert Craig, Senior Engineer of D & R Energy says, “In this poor economic state that Michigan is in we wanted to continue offering our customers another way to save money. By not charging our customers for these services we are saving them between $300.00 and $350.00 that other companies charge for coming out to your home or business”.

Melissa Bray, Senior Consultant for D & R Energy states, “A site analysis and site survey help us to determine what would be the best Renewable Energy option for you. Most companies charge you weather you purchase a system or not”.

Renewable Energy costs have dropped over the past few months but will again rise in the coming months. There are incentives and rebates to help offset the cost associated with purchasing a Renewable Energy system for your home or business.

If you would like further information about these services or what options there are for Renewable Energy, visit them at www.drenergyservices.com or call (810)229-2390.

Solar Thermal Article

2010-08-19T19:15:00.001-07:00

Solar Thermal is the heating of air or water using the energy of the sun. Imagine a cold crisp winter day and inside your home its toasty warm. You have not heard the furnace, or boiler, run. The gas bill came in the mail a few days ago and you smile to yourself knowing that this time last year you were paying double or maybe triple this amount. Now it’s time for a shower and get dressed for the day, again you smile knowing that your hot water is not going to take money out of your pocket. Even doing the laundry and washing dishes won’t make a dent in your wallet. Does this sound too good to be true? Well it’s not thanks to Solar Energy.

Up on your roof is a series of solar collectors that capture the heat from the sun and convert it to heating your hot water. A set of coils in your hot water tank are connected to these collectors and a heat conducting food grade glycol circulates, transferring this heat energy. If you have radiant floor heat and a boiler system then a set of coils would be connected to another holding tank that is connected to your boiler. This tank preheats the water for your boiler so it doesn’t have to work as hard burning gas to heat the house.

In as little as two days a thermal system can be installed on your home and you could start saving money. A team of two installers and a Mater Plumber are all that is needed. These highly trained personal work with your busy schedule so there is minimal amount of time needed to disrupt your life.

What does this all mean to you? A smaller gas bill each and every month for the next 25 plus years. With the money you save on your gas bill, you could pay off a Solar Thermal system in as little as five to six years (without incentives or tax credits). Add on these credits and incentives and your return on your investment drops even quicker.

Written by Robert Craig, Senior Engineer for D & R Energy Services.

10% off your total Renewable Energy System.

2010-08-18T19:49:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services is a Renewable Energy design, engineering and installation company located in and serving all of Michigan.
http://www.drenergyservices.com/

Brighton Office Number
(810)229-2390

Milford Office Number
(248)529- 6147

Toll Free Number
(877)766-0664

A new addition to the D & R Energy Services family.

2010-08-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services, Inc. adds yet another Renewable Energy Consultant/Project Manager to their Michigan office.

D & R Energy Services, Inc announced today that they have added another consultant to their Michigan office so they can service their customers better. James Cuthrell joins D & R Energy Services bringing with him a project management background. James worked for many years in the automotive sector and as such brings a very diverse background. Robert Craig, Senior Engineer of D & R Energy Services states, “Customers are the main focus and that is why we brought James on board. With adding another consultant, like James, we position ourselves to offer customers only the best in all Solar, Solar Thermal, Wind and Hydroelectric projects”.

Melissa Bray, Senior Vice President of Consulting for D & R Energy Services says, “Project management has always been a focal point and with the acquisition of James, we see more complex commercial projects in the future”.

Renewable Energy project can be simple to complex in design and construction. There are no two projects the same because every home and every business is different. Knowing that there is a company out there that takes your project from design and engineering through final construction can make your life easier.

If you would like further information about the services they offer, visit their website at www.drenergyservices.com

Solar and you article

2010-08-12T17:13:00.000-07:00

Solar and you

Have you ever wondered how solar generated electricity could benefit you? Here are a few things to help you understand.
Did you know you could add value to your home even in these tough economic times? Imagine adding more money to your pocket if you decide to sell. Even Realtors agree that Solar PV (Photovoltaic) adds to the value and makes it easier to market and sell your home.

Many people ask how much money a solar system will cost. There is no standard answer to this question; it's like buying a new car. What options would you like to have? You can buy a "striped down" model or go all out. All depends on how much money you would like to spend on the options you want.

Solar PV systems can be designed to the amount of electricity you want to offset each month. If you would like to see a 50% offset then your monthly bill would be approximately half of what you’re paying. Most consumers want to offset by 100% if possible and this can be done with no problem if you have enough space to install panels. Your installer can determine this for you very easily.

Incentives and credits play a big role in the cost of a solar system. The current Federal Tax Credit (30%) could save you $3,000.00 or much more off your system (cost of materials and installation). This credit is taken on your income taxes at the end of the year. If your tax burden is not enough to take this whole credit at once, it can roll over to the next year or out to as long as 2016.
Many utility's and states offer additional incentives and rebates to further reduce the cost of your system. Many times when you add up all credits, incentives and rebates the system cost is zero. That's right, zero. See your solar installer for all the details.

Net metering is another way to reduce the amount of money you pay each month to your local utility. Most states have adopted a Net Metering Law. This is where your electric utility installs a new digital meter on your home or business that can count backwards. Yes, backwards. As you produce power from your solar system it is run through this meter. During the day as you make electricity, any excess that you don’t use is sent up onto the grid. This power then makes the meter count backwards so that you build credits.
At night when you can’t produce electricity and have to take it off the grid, you use some of the credits you built up during the day. One nice thing is, you don’t normally use as much power during the night time because you sleep for most of it. Then everything starts all over again in the morning, 365 days a year.
During the summer months you will build up more credits and these credits roll over month to month and year to year. Yes it is true that you may not produce as much energy during the winter months because of the amount of day light time available. On the other hand, in the Northern areas of the country that have snow, you can produce more power in one crisp clear winter day then on a cloudless summer day in July.

Many people see adding solar to their home as having strangers running in and out all day for weeks on end. That is not the case with solar. Most residential installs only take 3 days to complete and only require 1 person in your home. All other personal are outside your home on the roof or working in your yard, in the case of a ground mount system. A solar PV install is much cleaner on your home then standard renovations.
If you would like more information about solar PV or an analysis to see how much you can offset your electrical usage, contact your local Solar Installer and see what solar can do for you.

Renewable Energy Services

2010-08-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

We at D & R Energy Services, Inc. are a Renewable Systems Developer and Integrator. As such we design, engineer and construct Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Biogas and Biomass systems for homeowners, farms, municipalities and businesses. But our services do not stop there. We work with, and for you, our customer at every stage of the project. As the consumer, you have the right to know what is happening and we will keep you informed at every step of the process.

D & R Energy Services is a Professional Corporation with over 25 years in Renewable Energy. Our Senior Engineer holds two engineering degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. We started in Landfill Biogas and have incorporated Solar, Wind and Biomass systems into our portfolio to better serve our customers needs. Our company is in for the long haul to support our customers in another 25 years.

What we do:

We listen to our customers. Our goal is what you want in the way of Renewable Energy, not what we want you to have. This approach to customer service sets us apart from many companies who just sell Renewable Energy products.

We educate our customers. Everyone has heard of Renewable Energy. Pick up a newspaper or listen to the news on radio and TV and you hear about it. But, how many people know exactly what is available and how it can help save them money. There are a lot of options available to you and we show you what these differences are in each so that you can make an informed decision for you and your family or business.

We work for you. And as we work for you we help take the burden off of you. We help with filing of paperwork for permits, grants and incentives. Our staff will speak on your behalf or as support for you with inspectors, planning commission members, associations and utilities.

What we offer:

D & R Energy Services offers our customers only the best equipment and services. All of our products carry the best warranty coverage and our installation is done by professional licensed installers. We will start with giving you a free, no obligation survey of your site and show you different options for Renewable Energy. During this time we also look at your past 12 months of electric bills to see what your usage is and make recommendations as to how you may be able to save money on your utility bills. Also by knowing what your yearly usage is, we can accurately size a Renewable Energy system to fit your needs. We will also explain in detail any and all tax credits and/or incentives that are available to you.

Let us help you make an informed decision about your Renewable Energy needs. Contact us today to schedule your free, no obligation site analysis. Or if you just have questions, our staff will be happy to answer any and all via phone, email or the contact page on our website.

Contact us at any of the following:

(810) 229-2390

(877) 766-0664 (MI & TN)

info@drenergyservices.com

www.drenergyservices.com

DTE Energy - SolarCurrents Program

2010-07-16T08:13:00.000-07:00

The best investment under the sun

Please visit http://www.dteenergy.com/solar/ for more information

Milford's powerhouse project plods along

2010-07-02T07:53:00.000-07:00

Milford's powerhouse project plods along 07/01/10
Milford Times front page story by By Aileen Wingblad

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20100702/NEWS11/7010381/Milford-s-powerhouse-project-plods-along

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest slideshow

2010-06-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

Spinal Column Newsweekly 'The Robert Craig Interview'

2010-06-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Robert Craig Interview by Michael Shelton.

http://www.spinalcolumnonline.com/Articles-i-2010-06-23-73683.113117_The_Robert_Craig_Interview.html

The Spinal Column Newsweekly is published every Wednesday for the west Oakland County lakes area, for over five decades.

Old Milford building springs into future with green technology

2010-06-13T18:34:00.000-07:00

Old Milford building springs into future with green technology - The Oakland Press News > Local News
By MIKE SCOTT
Special to The Oakland Press

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/06/12/news/local_news/doc4c13ff15c6e2d320018853.txt

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Update!

2010-06-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest will run June 25, 26 and 27 in Howell Michigan.

D & R Energy Services are proudly sponsoring balloon number #33 flown by Phil Clinger from Battle Creek.

www.michiganchallenge.com/

2010 Brighton Business to Business Expo

2010-05-24T13:46:00.000-07:00

When: Friday, June 4, 2010
Time: 6:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Brighton Ford Mercury (8240 Grand River Ave.)

Join us on June 4 from 6:00 AM until Noon for this awesome event.
Meet new people, get to know more about over 200 local businesses, and have a hearty homemade meal for free!

Brighton Ford-Mercury is located at 8240 Grand River Ave., just north of I-96 in Brighton. From the Lansing or Detroit area, simply travel I-96 to Brighton and take Exit 145… then turn north on Grand River for a quarter-mile to Brighton Ford-Mercury. Just look for the tall white water tower… they're right next to it.

Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce Announcement

2010-04-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

Calendar of Events
Happenings in the Huron Valley area, sponsored by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce

Event:
ENERGYCHECK / D & R Services, Inc. Ribbon Cutting

Date:
5/13/2010

Time:
5:30 p.m.

Location:
ENERGYCHEK / D & R Services, Inc.
210 S. Main Street, Milford

Details:
Join us as we celebrate the opening of ENERGYCHEK & D & R Services, Inc. in one of downtown Milford's most recognizable buildings.

The building is the oldest commercial building in Milford. The building was built in 1847 and served as a blacksmith shop.
The building will be receiving a few modern updates such as renewable energy systems and energy efficient lighting and devises. Come and check it out ...

D & R Energy Services to sponsor hot-air balloon

2010-04-26T11:11:00.000-07:00

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

June 25 - 27 2010
1200 West Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
www.michiganchallenge.com

This is the 26th year of the event, hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and held at the Howell High School campus and in downtown Howell. The three-day event features the state championship of hot-air ballooning, as well as family entertainment and activities. New to the event this year are the Detroit Pistons, a basketball tournament and the Landing Zone, a creative and entertaining area for kids of all ages to play, shop, eat and explore art.

Other highlights include: balloon launches and fly ins, Skydiving shows, Beatles tribute band - The BackBeats, carnival, arts and crafts festival, MediLodge Fireworks on Friday night and a Saturday night balloon glow.

D & R Energy Services will be sponsoring a hot-air balloon this year. Please stay tuned as we update with our balloon number and flying schedule.

Go Green Day a success!

2010-04-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

Today Robert entertained and informed over 450 kids at the Hornung Elementary School in Brighton, MI about alternative and renewable energy.

This special event was a celebration for students’ dedication in making Hornung a Certified Michigan Green School. The event boosted awareness on how to make environments at school, home and on Earth healthier by our actions.

YMCA Earth Friendly Family Fun Fest 04/25/10

2010-04-20T23:17:00.000-07:00

Please join us April 25th 2010 at the Carl's Family YMCA
as we celebrate Earth week!

To view this flier in full size please click here.

D & R Energy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2010-04-20T19:42:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services Satellite Office and Energy Management Training and Demonstration Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

When:

Thursday May 13th 2010

Ceremony at 5:30pm

Where:
210 South Main Street

Milford, MI 48381

Located on Main street in Milford Michigan our office and educational training center was built

in 1857 for use as a blacksmith shop.

D & R Energy will keep all of the structural integrity of the antique building but plans to add a few modern updates such as renewable energy systems and energy efficient lighting and devises.

MI Earth Day Fest. April 23-25, 2010 in Rochester

2010-04-18T17:26:00.000-07:00

Make plans to join Michigan’s largest Earth Day event, on April 23-25, 2010, celebrating what is working in our communities and showcasing leadership in green business, government and non-profit programs.

The MI Earth Day Fest will welcome to downtown Rochester an anticipated audience of 100,000 people from around Michigan, eager to learn about green and healthy living, and seeking earth-friendly alternatives in food, energy, transportation, clothing, wellness, career, home, garden, finances and more.

D & R Energy Services will have a booth set up on Friday and Saturday. Make sure you come by and say hi!

Rain or shine!
Free admission!

http://www.miearthday.com/

D & R Energy Services Educational Seminars' Schedule

2010-04-12T10:19:00.000-07:00

Educational Seminars' Schedule

Month of April 2010

Date                                     Event

Tuesday April 20th at 11 AM      Renewable Energy Seminar

Tuesday April 20th at 7 PM        Energy Efficiency Seminar

Thursday April 29th at 11 AM     Energy Efficiency Seminar

Thursday April 29th at 7 PM        Renewable Energy Seminar

D & R Energy Services
Office and Energy Management Training and Demonstration Center
210 South Main St
Milford, MI 48381

Please call (810)229-2390 to reserve a spot
Or email at info@drenergyservices.com
http://www.drenergyservices.com/Seminars.html

GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours

2010-04-10T14:47:00.000-07:00

Pictures of new installations up

2010-04-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

Check out some of our recent installations:

Novi, MI Install
5 KW Roof Mount System with SMA Inverter

Southfield, MI Install
10 KW Roof Mount System with REC Panels and 2 Sunny Boy Inverters.

Mason, MI Install
840 watt Enphase Ground Mount System.

West Bloomfield, MI Install
1 KW Roof Mount System with Sharp Panels and a PVI1800 Inverter.

Plymouth, MI Install

8.2 KW Roof Mount System with REC Panels and a Fronius IG Plus Inverter.

Our future offices history

2010-03-29T11:40:00.000-07:00

210 South Main Street
Milford Michigan 48381

Milford Times, Aug. 30, 1940
MILFORD’S OLDEST BLACKSMITH SHOP—BUILT IN 1857

PDF File
http://www.milfordhistory.org/PDF/Milfords%20oldest%20blacksmith%20shop.pdf

As we found it.

We will be posting new pictures and letting everyone know the updates were making to this gem.

Solar Energy Incentives!

2010-03-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you could?...

* Supplement your utility bills
* Eliminate electricity bills altogether
* Have your utility company send you a check
* Be totally energy self-sufficient
* Create a back up or emergency power system
* Reduce your carbon footprint
* Receive tax rebates, credits and allowances
* Receive renewable energy grants
* The new tax credits are 30% for both residential and businesses

New Incentive for DTE Customers
Detroit Edison has announced SolarCurrentsTM! This incentive can cut the cost of your Solar PV system in half. Contact us today for more information.

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP), 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.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
http://www.dsireusa.org/
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum

2010-03-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

Save On Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum

100% Recycled Aluminum
100% Recycled Paperboard Packaging
100% Reynolds Tough

Right now every store from Walmart to Krogers has this on sale for the same price as the coupon.
It's basically free!
http://www.reynoldsrecycled.com/coupon.aspx

1. Save Water
Line pans and baking dishes with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum to cut back on cleanup and save water.

2. Use Small Appliances
For small meals, use appliances like toaster ovens which will use less energy than your main oven. Remember to line the tray in your toaster oven with foil for easy clean-up.

3. Cook in Double Batches
Freeze or refrigerate the extra portions wrapped in foil. It will take less energy, time and effort to reheat the leftovers than to cook new meals.

Michigan Energy Profile

2010-02-08T12:12:00.000-08:00

Energy Information Administration (EIA)
State/Territory Energy Profiles
Energy Data, Information, and Maps
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=MI

Michigan Quick Facts

* Michigan has more natural gas reserves than any other State in the Great Lakes region.

* The Antrim natural gas fields, in the northern Lower Peninsula, are among the largest in the Nation.

* Michigan has the most underground natural gas storage capacity of any State in the Nation and supplies natural gas to neighboring States during high-demand winter months.

* Michigan is a substantial generator of electricity from wood and wood waste.

* Natural gas heats roughly four-fifths of Michigan homes.

* Two renewable energy technology manufacturers plan to transform an abandoned automobile factory in Wixom to the Nation’s largest renewable energy park, producing solar panels and large-scale batteries to store power for the electric grid.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

The Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Restoration Plan

2009-11-06T11:31:00.000-08:00

The Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station Milford Michigan
Phase II Hydroelectric Restoration Plan 2009

History

All of Henry Ford’s Village Industries were built where water power existed and had been used by early settlers. Ford improved the waterpowers in each case, but Milford’s site was unique. Here a flume or penstock (4-foot diameter steel pipe) was buried under ground and laid across the Upper and Lower Mill Pond beds, traveling almost 2/3 of a mile to the hydroelectric plant on Liberty Street. Ford took advantage of the topography and also built a dam on Moore Lake, creating the 50-foot headwater that powered the generators.

Once inside the building, the 48 inch diameter pipe is split to feed two hydraulic turbines in the basement. A shaft then connected each turbine to a generator located directly above on the main level. The two generators were rated at 75 and 62.5 KVA. When synchronized with the other hydro plant Ford built on the Huron River, the power was distributed to the manufacturing plant via underground cables across the lower mill pond. Both hydroelectric could be operated from the control room in the carburetor plant.

What we want to do

We at D & R Energy Services Inc. and the Powerhouse Restoration Committee want to bring back the grandeur of the Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station to its full potential. Just think of supplying electricity to light Central Park at night. How about helping power the Well House and maybe the Iron Removal Plant too? This could mean a potential savings of $80,000.00 per year to the village of Milford. Maybe just for fun we light 13,333 60w light bulbs. This can be a reality that is obtainable.

Originally, the station contained two vertical, Francis type turbines, one 75 KW and one 62.5 KW capacity, manufactured by the James Leffel Company. We have contacted James Leffel Company and working with their engineering staff, plan to install one generator rated for 100KW capacity. The new generator will be located in the lower level keeping the main level open.

Most of the original controls are still located on site and we plan to integrate the new with the old. Original equipment needs to be restored and will take time. New controls will be housed in the old cabinets to keep the look and feel of 1939. Possibly in the future remote monitoring can be installed and anyone with internet can see how much electricity the hydro plant is producing day or night.

How we can do it

In Phase I, many hours were dedicated to restoring the architecture of this treasure of Michigan’s Past.
You can help in Phase II of the restoration dream – once again producing electricity from the power of Milford’s waters. Not only will there be a need of financial support but also help with making ready for the generator.

If you would like to help, please feel free to visit www.milfordhistory.org or www.milfordpowerhouse.com. We at D & R Energy Services will also be able to answer any questions you may have, visit us at www.drenergyservices.com.
Any and all financial support will be used to make this endeavor a reality for generations to come.

How you can help

Saving a local landmark depends on help from many sources:
•    Preservation Grants
•    Local business support
•    Community support
By utilizing these three sources of financial revenue and professional skill Phase I of the projecgts has been completed.

Now it’s time to chip away at the rest of the plan.

You can be a part of Milford’s history and restoration of the Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station in a number of ways:
•    Make a donation
•    Buy a brick
•    Become a member

Henry Ford would be proud of the efforts of the people of Milford and the surrounding communities in this restoration effort.

Livingston Energy Summit & Expo, October 30, 2009

2009-10-20T11:12:00.000-07:00

Livingston Energy Summit & Expo

Friday, October 30, 2009
Johnson Center, Cleary University
3750 Cleary Drive, Howell 48843

2009 Milford Home Tour, September 19th & 20th

2009-09-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

2009 Milford Home Tour

September 19th & 20th
Milford, MI

Milford Home Tour featuring the Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station.
D & R Energy Services will talk with guests about Phase II of the Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station restoration project.

http://www.milfordhistory.org/

Midwest Industrial Energy Efficency Exchange 09/09-09/10

2009-09-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

Midwest Industrial Energy Efficency Exchange

September 9-10 2009
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is scheduled to speak at the Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Exchange. The Energy Efficiency Exchange hopes to facilitate and implement energy efficiency projects for the industrial sector. During this event, we spoke with those presenting available financial and technical resources from federal, regional, state, and non-governmental sources. The Exchange also provides a venue for those with resources to help lower regional industrial energy intensity and related carbon emissions. Industry is a vital component of the Midwest’s economy, as it accounts for 4 million jobs and 16 percent of the region’s Gross Domestic Product. It also accounts for 35 percent of regional energy consumption and 16 percent of carbon emissions.

2009 Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats: September 4th-7th 2009

2009-08-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

2009 Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats

September 4th-7th 2009.
Downtown Pontiac MI 48342

Please join us as we will be having a booth set up informing everyone about renewable energy!

http://www.artsbeatseats.com/

House Republican Jobs Taskforce, August 21st

2009-08-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

House Republican Jobs Taskforce

August 21st 2009
Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
Building in Howell, Michigan

The House Republican Strategic Task Force on Jobs was created to address this crisis and put forth a plan of action to change our future. The framework in this report will be turned into legislation, and diligently advocated for by members of the House GOP caucus. While we won’t claim to have all the answers of the next big industry in Michigan, our effort is aimed at preventing government from stifljing or hindering job growth.

Michigan Representative Republican Bill Rogers said the initiative is a move to involve Michigan citizens, public policy experts and local officials to develop statewide initiatives that will improve the economic outlook for Michigan jobs.

Pictures from the Lansing Ag Expo

2009-07-24T11:39:00.000-07:00

Lansing Ag Expo

July 21-23 2009
Hosted by Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Lnasing Ag Expo, July 21-23 2009

2009-07-10T09:12:00.000-07:00

Show History:

Ag Expo began in Michigan's Thumb region as a demonstration of equipment and tools especially for sugar beet and dry bean producers. As the event grew and expanded, it included demonstrations, information and research highlights for all growers.
Under the leadership of the MSU Department of Agricultural Engineering and with input from many producer groups and MSU departments and organizations, the event moved to its current location on the south side of the MSU campus in 1979.

Today, the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosts a show that features exhibitors from 35 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces on the 40-acre site, as well as on-site demonstrations and side-by-side equipment test drives. Educational exhibitors from across the college and the university extend MSU's vast resources to the people of Michigan

For more information please see:
http://www.agexpo.msu.edu/

Detroit Edison Plans Electric Hike

2009-06-26T20:09:00.000-07:00

Increase Could Appear On August's Bill

Associated Press
2:10 PM CDT, June 26, 2009
Detroit Edison Co. plans to raise average monthly residential electric bills by $1.25.Michigan's largest utility said Friday the increase would appear on August bills, though regulators have until July 26 to weigh in.Utilities can increase power bills on their own if the Michigan Public Service Commission doesn't act within six months of a rate request being filed. Refunds with interest must be paid if regulators decide a utility charged too much.Edison plans to raise rates temporarily until January while waiting for regulators to act on a bigger rate proposal.Residents could pay $7 more per month than now depending on what regulators allow, though Edison now said it's asking for less because of savings in operations and lower fuel costs.

Michigan gets $32.8 million to cut energy usage

2009-06-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

Updated at 4:20 p.m.

Michigan will receive $32.8 million in federal grants to reduce energy consumption in homes and businesses, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Monday.

That’s part of $82 million the state will receive overall for energy programs under the federal stimulus plan.

Chu, who visited Battle Creek, said Michigan will use the money to help reduce energy consumption in public buildings by 20% by 2012, and create new markets for renewable energy systems, particularly wind energy.

The grant will pay for energy audits of 500 homes and businesses, conducted by the state’s two largest utilities, DTE and Consumers Energy. The audits will be used to develop energy efficiency methods to be used statewide.

The money could also be used to offer grants or loans to small businesses use more renewable energy sources.

The money will come from a $3.1 billion portion of the federal stimulus plan aimed at helping states reduce energy consumption and shift to renewable energy.

“This funding will provide an important boost for state economies, help put Americans back to work, and move us toward energy independence,” Chu said in a prepared statement. “It reflects our commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy while insisting that taxpayer dollars be spent responsibly.”

Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who accompanied Chu in Battle Creek, said the federal grants will help the state diversity its economy by promoting the renewable energy industry and create jobs.

Michigan will coordinate a state energy policy through the governor’s office, the Legislature, energy companies and consumers, according to the statement. Gov. Jennifer Granholm plans to announce further details for the use of the money.

Chu was in Battle Creek to promote President Barack Obama’s United We Serve initiative to encourage community service.

By CHRIS CHRISTOFF • FREE PRESS LANSING BUREAU • June 22, 2009

Original story can be found here.

Pictures from the Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest

2009-06-22T12:29:00.000-07:00

Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest.

June 18-21 2009
Manly W. Bennett Memorial Park, Whitmore Lake Michigan.

Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest

2009-06-08T13:55:00.000-07:00

D & R Energy Services will be setting up a booth at the Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest.
We are hoping to raise awareness on renewable energy and how it can help local home and business owners become independent and not rely on their local power supply company.

Dates and times:
Thursday June 18, 2:00PM-7:00PM
Friday June 19, 2:00PM-7:00PM
Saturday June 21, 12:00PM-7:00PM

Manly W. Bennett Memorial Park
10405 Merrill Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Hamburg Township on Merrill Rd., between M-36 and Strawberry Lake Rd
http://www.hamburgfunfest.com/Directions.html or google maps: Manly W. Bennett Memorial Park.

Pictures from the Brighton Business Expo

2009-06-06T10:24:00.000-07:00

Brighton Business Expo

Friday, June 5 2009
Brighton Ford-Mercury, Brighton MI

Recovery Act Announcement: $467 Million for Geothermal and Solar Energy Projects

2009-05-27T20:10:00.000-07:00

Recovery Act Announcement: President Obama Announces Over $467 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Geothermal and Solar Energy Projects

May 27, 2009

President Obama today announced over $467 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to expand and accelerate the development, deployment, and use of geothermal and solar energy throughout the United States. The funding announced today represents a substantial down payment that will help the solar and geothermal industries overcome technical barriers, demonstrate new technologies, and provide support for clean energy jobs for years to come. Today's announcement supports the Obama Administration's strategy to increase American economic competiveness, while supporting jobs and moving toward a clean energy economy.

"We have a choice. We can remain the world's leading importer of oil, or we can become the world's leading exporter of clean energy," said President Obama. "We can hand over the jobs of the future to our competitors, or we can confront what they have already recognized as the great opportunity of our time: the nation that leads the world in creating new sources of clean energy will be the nation that leads the 21st century global economy. That's the nation I want America to be."

View the full story here.

Brighton Business Expo Friday, June 5, 2009

2009-05-19T16:38:00.001-07:00

Come visit the D & R Energy Services booth at the Brighton Business Expo!

Date: Friday, June 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Brighton Ford-Mercury
8240 W. Grand River, Brighton 48116

The 4th annual Brighton Business Expo will be celebrating Brighton's economic power and growth. Hundreds of area businesses and products will be on display.

Meet and greet with Detroit Tiger's Pitcher Nate Robertson and enter to win a signed Red Wing stick from Chris Draper and other fantastic door prizes.

Stop by our booth for a certificate to enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast under the big tents at Brighton Ford on Grand River Ave.

Hope to see you there!

Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects

2009-05-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=164
(Original Article)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory to receive more than $100 million from Recovery Act

In an ongoing effort to expand domestic renewable energy, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced plans to provide $93 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support further development of wind energy in the United States during a visit to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory today. Secretary Chu also announced more than $100 million in funding from the Recovery Act for NREL facility and infrastructure improvements.

The funding will leverage the Department of Energy's national laboratories, universities, and the private sector to help improve reliability and overcome key technical challenges for the wind industry. These projects will create green jobs, promote economic recovery, and provide the investments needed to increase renewable energy generation.

"Wind energy will be one of the most important contributors to meeting President Obama's target of generating 10 percent of our electricity from renewable sources by 2012," said Secretary Chu. "The projects funded by this opportunity will advance wind technology so that it can reliably supply a substantial portion of our nation's electricity. They will also help in creating more new jobs and expanding a clean energy economy.

$45 million for wind turbine drivetrain R&D and testing

DOE will provide $45 million directed toward enhancing the federal government's ability to support the wind industry through testing the performance and reliability of current and next generation wind turbine drivetrain systems.

This investment will deliver dependable and cost effective hardware for utility scale wind turbines with over a 20 year design life. Overall, this project will help to improve the country's competitiveness in wind energy technology, lower capital costs of wind systems, and maintain a high level of wind energy capacity growth.
$14 million for technology development

To strengthen its support of the wind industry, DOE will make available $14 million to advance technology development in the private sector. This effort will aim to improve the quality and use of lighter weight, advanced materials for turbine blades, towers, and other components. Another area of emphasis will be process controls for lamination, blade finishing, trimming, grind, painting, materials handling and inspection.
$24 million for wind power research and development

DOE will provide $24 million for the development of up to three consortia between universities and industry to focus on critical wind energy challenges. These partnerships will allow universities to establish research and development programs to advance material design, performance measurements, analytical models, and work with the industry to improve power systems operations, maintenance and repair, and component manufacturing.
$10 million for National Wind Technology Center

DOE will invest $10 million at its own National Wind Technology Center in Colorado. This funding will enhance the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's ability to support the wind industry through testing current and next generation wind turbine drive train systems for better performance and reliability. Additionally, upgrades to the electrical distribution system will permit cost recovery of the power produced by two new utility-scale wind turbines being installed there for testing and evaluation.

Additionally, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will receive:

$68 million for Research Support Facility

This project will create the nation's most energy efficient office building at the same cost of low efficiency commercial construction today. It will achieve LEED Platinum and 50% energy use reduction over standard commercial office buildings. The goal is to create a design process that can be replicated by future construction projects.
$19.2 million for Renewable Energy and Site Infrastructure

Will use solar and potentially geothermal and fuel cells to replace power currently purchased from utilities and reduce our carbon use.
$13.5 million for upgrades to the Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility

New funding will create a continuous process research and development capability to develop commercial scale cellulose to ethanol technologies. It will also accelerate the development of commercially viable conversion processes.

Wind energy is among the fastest growing energy technologies in the United States. The U.S. now leads the world in wind energy generation and has led the globe in new wind energy capacity installations for the past four years. Last year, wind energy accounted for 42 percent of all new energy generation capacity in the United States. In 2008, DOE published the 20% Wind Energy by 2030 report which examines the technical feasibility of using wind energy to generate 20 percent of the nation's electricity demand by 2030.

Green jobs can help boost economy

2009-04-23T17:56:00.000-07:00

The Hill, a Washington newspaper, today ran the following column from Senator Stabenow as part of their Earth Day special edition. Senator Stabenow lays out her plan for energy and climate legislation that will be focused on creating new jobs and revitalizing our economy.

Green jobs can help boost economy

By Senator Debbie Stabenow

My state of Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders you will ever see. Of course, we are surrounded by the Great Lakes, the largest freshwater system on Earth. We are also home to some of the most breathtaking vistas in the world, from the Sleeping Bear Dunes on the coast of Lake Michigan to the Pictured Rocks on the coast of Lake Superior. People from Michigan understand the importance of protecting our environment. It is so central to who we are, it might as well be in our DNA.

We are also in the midst of a terrible economic crisis. Michigan has felt the pain of this economic crisis far longer than any other state. Our unemployment continues to be the highest in the nation, a dubious distinction we have held for 34 months.

This Earth Day, as we consider new policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we need to create a workable solution that will protect the environment and create much-needed jobs.

We cannot sit back and do nothing. Our economy cannot move forward while chained to the same old dependence on foreign oil and pollution that harms both our health and economic interests.

If we approach this issue in the right way, we have a significant opportunity to create new jobs and spark an economic transformation. Our climate policy must work for the working people in this country, whether they are farmers, manufacturers, or clean-technology engineers.

Happily, with new energy solutions come new jobs and new industries. America has always led the world in innovation and invention, and we can do it again with clean energy. Yet, the economic crisis has made it harder than ever for firms creating those technologies to get financing. Unfortunately, traditional lenders are wary of making investments in untested new technologies.

That is why the federal government must be willing to support these emerging industries. I have joined with Senator Jeff Bingaman in calling for a Clean Energy Fund to provide financing for these cutting-edge industries. The Senate version of the budget included this fund, and it will likely be included in the energy bill we will take up later this year.

A Clean Energy Fund is absolutely critical so that we do not trade a dependence on foreign oil for a dependence on foreign technology.

Is there any wonder that as manufacturing jobs have vanished, so too has our middle class?

Other countries are investing heavily in green technology. Unfortunately, the United States has been behind the curve. The good news is that we are beginning to catch up - the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $2 billion for advanced battery research and manufacturing; it also included a new tax credit to encourage the manufacture of renewable energy products. Those are the kinds of investments we need to continue making to help create a clean energy future while also saving and creating manufacturing jobs in America.

A balanced energy policy can revitalize America's manufacturing sector, creating good-paying jobs and strengthening our middle class.

A wind turbine contains over 8,000 individual parts: nacelles, rotors, rotor blades, gearboxes, brakes, generators, yaw mechanisms, electronic controllers, hydraulics systems, cooling units, towers, anemometers - even simple wind vanes. Why not build those right here in America? In fact, we can! I am proud to say we can build all 8,000 parts in Michigan.

We cannot just use green technologies; we have to make them in the United States. Recent history has shown what happens when we rely primarily on foreign sources of energy: we subject ourselves to less-than friendly international governments who can manipulate supplies to increase prices and hurt the American people. If they can do it with oil, they can do it with wind turbines. We must not allow it.

The health of our environment is the legacy we will leave to our children. The solutions to our current problems must be equitable and fair. More importantly, they must create new opportunities for innovation and new, good-paying jobs. If we do this right, we can leave our children with a planet - and an economy - that is in better shape than we found it.

Get a CFL Bulb for Free

2009-04-10T12:44:00.000-07:00

Found this while surfing the web:
http://www.ecojoes.com/free-cfl-light-bulb/

Not only will you be saving money by getting a free CFL, but you’ll also be saving money by using a more efficient light bulb.

Alternative Energy Media and Quotes

2009-03-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

Media and Quotes

"Xcel Energy's residential customers will see a 38 percent increase in their electricity bills during the third quarter compared with the same period a year ago..." ~The Denver Post

"ExxonMobil predicts in their energy report at the end of last year that global energy demand will grow by 60 percent between now and 2030." ~Bob Inglis (U.S. Congressman)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a ground-breaking report concluding that using wind power to generate 20 percent of the nation's electricity is achievable -- without any new technological breakthroughs.

"I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun’s energy… If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago."
~ George Porter, an English chemist (1973)

"It's time for America to change the way we think about wind power," said Bob Lukefahr of BP North America. Both BP and rival Shell are major players in the wind energy industry.
Legendary oil man T Boone Pickens placed a $2 Billion order for wind turbines from GE.

"Renewable energy is proven technology, the price is dropping, the rest of the world is going that way, that's where our investment should be going as well."
~Bob Brown (Politician and Environmentalist)

"First, there is the power of the Wind, constantly exerted over the globe… Here is an almost incalculable power at our disposal, yet how trifling the use we make of it."
~ Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist and author (1834).

"We need to push ourselves to make as many reductions as possible in our own energy use first.. and that takes time. But we must do this quickly.. the climate will not wait for us."
~Rupert Murdoch

"Natural-gas bills for small businesses are projected to surge 58 percent…"
~The Denver Post

"Some of our businesses use more energy than others, but our strategy everywhere is the same. First, reduce our use of energy as much as possible. Then, switch to renewable sources of power where it makes economic sense. And, over time, as a last resort, offset the emissions we can't avoid."
~Rupert Murdoch

"The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun."
~Ralph Nader

"We want a national emissions trading scheme, the Government does not and has rejected one for years. We want to boost the mandatory renewable energies target, the Government has failed to do that. We want a national demand side management strategy for the country to reduce electricity consumption and the Government, up until now, has done very little on that score."
~Kevin Rudd

"If we get the right kind of energy, there are endless amounts. I think we should be developing every kind of alternative fuel that is available to us. That includes hydrogen to soybeans, from solar to wind. Whatever we can find that is going to help us clean up the environment we should be working really hard on developing.
~Morgan Freeman

"Because we are now running out of gas and oil, we must prepare quickly for a third change, to strict conservation and to the use of coal and permanent renewable energy sources, like solar power."
~Jimmy Carter, televised speech, Apr. 18, 1977

"Clearly, we need more incentives to quickly increase the use of wind and solar power; they will cut costs, increase our energy independence and our national security and reduce the consequences of global warming."
~Hillary Rodham Clinton, speech at Cleantech Venture Forum VIII, Oct. 25, 2005

"To truly transform our economy, protect our security, and save our planet from the ravages of climate change, we need to ultimately make clean, renewable energy the profitable kind of energy."
~Barack Obama, Address to Joint Session of Congress, Feb. 24, 2009

Obama Calls for Doubling Renewable Energy in Three Years
"In the process, we will put Americans to work in new jobs that pay well and can't be outsourced – jobs building solar panels and wind turbines; constructing fuel-efficient cars and buildings; and developing the new energy technologies that will lead to even more jobs, more savings, and a cleaner, safer planet in the bargain," Obama said in January in a speech at George Mason University.

"Of all the forces of nature, I should think the wind contains the largest amount of motive power—that is, power to move things. Take any given space of the earth's surface— for instance, Illinois; and all the power exerted by all the men, and beasts, and running-water, and steam, over and upon it, shall not equal the one hundredth part of what is exerted by the blowing of the wind over and upon the same space. And yet it has not, so far in the world's history, become proportionably valuable as a motive power. It is applied extensively, and advantageously, to sail-vessels in navigation. Add to this a few windmills, and pumps, and you have about all. ... As yet, the wind is an untamed, and unharnessed force; and quite possibly one of the greatest discoveries hereafter to be made, will be the taming, and harnessing of it."
~Abraham Lincoln
Lecture 'Discoveries and Inventions', (1860) in Discoveries and Inventions (1915).

Have you checked out the Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency lately?

2009-03-29T02:43:00.000-07:00

Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency include

- Tax Credits for Consumers
* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
+ Windows and Doors
+ Insulation
+ Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
+ HVAC
+ Water Heaters (non-solar)
+ Biomass Stoves
* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
+ Geothermal Heat Pumps
+ Solar Panels
+ Solar Water Heaters
+ Small Wind Energy Systems
+ Fuel Cells
Check out Energystar.gov

Tax Breaks for Businesses, Utilities, and Governments
Includes information on Renewable Energy Incentives
Check out Energy.gov

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Incentives vary from state to state.
Check out the DSIRE

Welcome to the D & R Energy Services Blog

2009-03-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

Renewable energy, Alternative energy and Green energy

The exact definitions may be somewhat different but all have the same meaning. These terms are used to describe sources of energy that are considered to be environmentally friendly and non-polluting, such as geothermal, wind, solar, and hydroelectric.

D and R Energy Services is a renewable energy consulting firm founded on the principle of always doing the right thing for our clients and the environment. We implement practical solutions to meet the needs of an ever changing energy landscape to ensure a cleaner, more secure energy future. We are committed to providing today's most comprehensive, yet affordable, renewable energy efficiency programs, systems & technologies. We have the knowledge and the ability to create specific solutions unique to each customer's needs.

Did you know that you could?...

* Supplement your utility bills
* Eliminate electricity bills altogether
* Have your utility company send you a check
* Be totally energy self-sufficient
* Create a back up or emergency power system
* Reduce your carbon footprint
* Receive tax rebates, credits and allowances
* Receive renewable energy grants

Whether you are a residential or business owner and whatever your goals may be, we have the solutions for you. The technology is simple, safe and available to everyone, with outstanding financial benefits through energy savings and programs established by local, state and federal governments.

D and R Energy Services provides you with the best products, technology, installation and services available. We have aligned ourselves with SHARP solar products and Southwest Windpower products. These are not only the top selling brands on the market but they also have the unsurpassed technology, warranty and customer support. We could have associated ourselves with any manufacturer but chose the best to provide you with the most dependable and advanced renewable energy products and systems available in the world.

We can evaluate how much energy you could save by making your home more energy efficient. Email us today for a FREE Energy Analysis and discover the environmentally friendly world of Renewable Energy.

Thanks for visiting our blog. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email us at info@drenergyservices.com

D & R Energy Services

Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce expo

Residential Solar System Install in the Village of Milford

Company expands solar power systems in Milford.

Solar Air-Wall restoration and maintenance now offered by D & R Energy Services.

Solar - Start to Finish by Robert Craig

D & R Energy adds another distributor to network.

Did you know? Site analysis and site surveys at no cost.

Solar Thermal Article

10% off your total Renewable Energy System.

A new addition to the D & R Energy Services family.

Solar and you article

Renewable Energy Services

DTE Energy - SolarCurrents Program

The best investment under the sun

Milford's powerhouse project plods along

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest slideshow

Spinal Column Newsweekly 'The Robert Craig Interview'

Old Milford building springs into future with green technology

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Update!

D & R Energy Services are proudly sponsoring balloon number #33 flown by Phil Clinger from Battle Creek.

www.michiganchallenge.com/

2010 Brighton Business to Business Expo

Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce Announcement

D & R Energy Services to sponsor hot-air balloon

Go Green Day a success!

YMCA Earth Friendly Family Fun Fest 04/25/10

D & R Energy Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

MI Earth Day Fest. April 23-25, 2010 in Rochester

D & R Energy Services Educational Seminars' Schedule

GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours

Pictures of new installations up

Our future offices history

Solar Energy Incentives!

Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum

Michigan Energy Profile

The Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Restoration Plan

Livingston Energy Summit & Expo, October 30, 2009

2009 Milford Home Tour, September 19th & 20th

2009 Milford Home Tour

Midwest Industrial Energy Efficency Exchange 09/09-09/10

2009 Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats: September 4th-7th 2009

2009 Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats

House Republican Jobs Taskforce, August 21st

Pictures from the Lansing Ag Expo

Lnasing Ag Expo, July 21-23 2009

Detroit Edison Plans Electric Hike

Michigan gets $32.8 million to cut energy usage

Updated at 4:20 p.m.

Pictures from the Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest

Hamburg Township Family Fun Fest

Pictures from the Brighton Business Expo

Recovery Act Announcement: $467 Million for Geothermal and Solar Energy Projects

Recovery Act Announcement: President Obama Announces Over $467 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Geothermal and Solar Energy Projects

May 27, 2009

Brighton Business Expo Friday, June 5, 2009

Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects

National Renewable Energy Laboratory to receive more than $100 million from Recovery Act

$45 million for wind turbine drivetrain R&D and testing

$14 million for technology development

$24 million for wind power research and development

$10 million for National Wind Technology Center

$68 million for Research Support Facility

$19.2 million for Renewable Energy and Site Infrastructure

$13.5 million for upgrades to the Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility

Green jobs can help boost economy

Get a CFL Bulb for Free

Alternative Energy Media and Quotes

Have you checked out the Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency lately?

Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

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