Energy Resource Plan - Thomas Brantley
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The document outlines an energy resource plan that focuses on energy conservation, education and incentives, and renewable resources like solar energy. It discusses strategies for conserving energy through more efficient machines and educating employees on new technologies. The plan proposes providing incentives to employees for reducing energy usage and costs. For renewable resources, the plan examines solar energy in particular, noting its abundant supply but also challenges like inconsistent sunlight and high initial costs.
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- 1. ENERGY RESOURCE PLAN Thomas Brantley SCI/275 November 30, 2014 Thomas Bellinger
- 2. OVERVIEW • Energy Conservation • Education Training and incentives • Renewable resource • Challenges
- 3. ENERGY CONSERVATION • Adding renewable energy sources • Install newer energy efficient machines • Education and training
- 4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING • New technologies and equipment • Government standards and new procedures • Environmental effects and public health • Go green for a sustainable future
- 5. INCENTIVES • Environmental health • Public health • Cost savings affects the bottom line • Incentive bonuses for employees
- 6. SOLAR ENERGY • Powerful energy source • An abundant supply of energy • Several available technologies Solar Energy Canada. (n.d.).
- 7. SOLAR ENERGY • Photovoltaic panels Acushnet Alternative Heating. (2014).
- 8. PROS AND CONS • Fuel for solar energy is free (pro) • Panels and energy storage cost (con) • Almost an unlimited resource (pro) • Manufacturing of devices causes pollution (con)
- 9. CHALLENGES • The sun does not shine 24 hours a day • Cloudy and rainy days • Power storage systems (batteries)
- 10. CONCLUSION • Stepping away from nonrenewable sources • Conservation strategies • New technologies and training • Benefits and challenges
- 11. RESOURCE Acushnet Alternative Heating. (2014). Retrieved from http://acushnetalternativeheating.com/why-solar/ Chiras, D.D. (2013). Environmental Science (9th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (2014). Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics. Retrieved from http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_photovoltaics.html Solar Energy Canada. (n.d.). Solar Panels – Solar Thermal Vs. Photovoltaic. Retrieved from http://solarenergycanada.org/solar-panels-solar- thermal-vs-photovoltaic/
Editor's Notes
- The most prominent sources of power today is coal, oil, and Natural gas. These sources, however, are nonrenewable power sources. They are costly in terms of the environment and in terms of our company’s economic growth. Today I am going to talk about energy conservation measures, education and training for employees and some incentives from conserving energy. Furthermore, I have proposed a new renewable resource for energy and some of the challenges associated with it.
- One of the best ways to ensure the conservation of energy and reduction in cost is to invest in a renewable power source to supplement the existing source. Installing newer more energy efficient machines is the next step. Finally, education and training for each employee, not only for the newer technologies and equipment but for knowledge on new conservation procedures.
- First and foremost, education and training will surround the new technologies and operating energy-efficient equipment. Next, employees will need training on governmental standards and new procedures throughout the plant. Employees must be aware of the implications manufacturing has on the environment and health and what and why we are making these changes for a better future. We already manufacture greener cars. Now, it is time we make a change to our manufacturing process to become a truly green company for a more sustainable future.
- Many incentives come from being environmental conscious and taking these steps to becoming a green company. Reducing and possibly eliminating the negative effects our emissions can have on our environment is the first and biggest incentive. Keeping the environment clean, in turn will ensure public health which is important to every one of us. Cost savings from green initiatives directly effects the bottom line and increases profitability and financial health of our company. In turn, employees will also be able to enjoy benefits of these cost savings as incentive bonuses such as: extra pay, Stock rewards, or additional retirement matched contributions.
- The sun is the most powerful source of energy to the earth. A very small fraction of the suns energy reaches the earth. However, even with such a small amount of the sun’s energy, it still supplies the earth with enough energy to power every vehicle, manufacturing plant, factory, and building, and home in the United States (Chiras, 2013). There are several technologies of solar energy already in use today and yet we have not even begun to tap into this enormous power supply.
- Photovoltaic panels capture the sun’s energy by disbursing electrons from the materials in the panel and into the building or devices using the energy, or into a battery storage system. Thousands of business and homes today are powered by solar PV systems. Some Utility companies use solar PV systems (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2014).
- The fuel source for solar energy is completely free, the sun. There is no monetary exchange for the abundant energy the sun provides every day. However, the panels and storage systems do cost. One must weigh the cost versus savings to determine if the benefit outweighs the cost. The sun is an almost unlimited source of energy. As long as the sun shines on the earth, we have the ability to capture its energy and use it. Manufacturing the devices and components to capture solar energy so cause pollution, as does manufacturing any other item. However, once these systems are in place, there is no pollution emission—just clean, renewable energy.
- With all the great benefits of solar power systems, there are a few challenges. The sun does not shine around the clock. During the night, there is now solar power being generated. During cloudy periods and rainy days, again there is no solar power generated. Most conventional homes have the excess power generated sent back into the power grid—which serves as a storage system. For those that do not, one may have battery storage systems installed to sustain power through evenings and during long cloudy periods.
- As the world’s supply of fossil fuels continues to deplete at increasing rates year over year, we must find new innovative ways of generating power to keep up with the growing demand. Through conservation strategies and implementing new policies, we can make a huge impact and move in the right direction. Bringing in new technologies and energy efficient machines coupled with employee development will greatly reduce our carbon footprint, save money and allow many incentives to all. Through all the benefits and challenges of bringing in these technologies, energy efficient machines, training and development, and installing a renewable energy source for secondary power we can be leaders in our industry—with green technologies—everyone benefits.