An ALTernative Renewable ENergy company located in Ulster Park, (between New Paltz and Kingston) in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY. We specialize in renewable energy systems: -
- geothermal or ground-source heat pump systems
- solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems
- consulting, design and installations of the above
Our consultants offer a fee based feasibility study for each application. Our installers integrate, install, maintain and service renewable energy systems.Altren Energy works with architects, realtors, developers, business owners and homeowners directly.
Geothermal Technology Background:
- The Secretary of Energy shall encourage States, Municipalities, Counties and Townships to consider allowing the installation of geothermal heat pumps …”
- The study further concluded, “… ground source heat pumps … are generally very cost effective when replacing standard technologies … in all areas they offset needed electricity generation capacity.”
- The study further concluded, “… ground source heat pumps … are generally very cost effective when replacing standard technologies … in all areas they offset needed electricity generation capacity.” The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have both endorsed ground-source heat pump systems as “…the lowest operating cost of any device on the market today...”
Ground Source Heat Pumps offer great benefits:
- Can be a combination heating/cooling and hot water heating system
- Some can save you up to 50% on your water-heating bill by preheating tank water
- Made of mechanical components that are either buried in the ground or located inside the home
- About the same size as a traditional heating/cooling unit
- Pipe carries up to a 50-year warranty
- Can cut energy consumption by 20 to 50% and reduce maintenance costs
- Keep the air warmer in the winter (90 -105¡ F) and at a more consistent temperature throughout the home, eliminating the hot and cold spots common with other systems
- Very quiet, providing a pleasant environment inside & outside the home
- No noisy fan units to disturb outdoor activities
- No exposed equipment outdoors; children or pets cannot injure themselves or damage exterior units
- No open flame, flammable fuel or potentially dangerous fuel storage tanks
GSHPs offer great savings:
- One of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today
Heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners
Save money in operating and maintenance costs
Investments recouped in only a few years
Positive cash flow; energy savings usually exceed the cost of the system
Some utilities offer rebates or incentives to their customers who purchase GSHPs
Many heat pump manufacturers, local utilities, and lending institutions have special financing for homeowners who are installing GSHPs
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