energy
Solar Air Conditioner Completes TUV Testing, Receives CE Global Product Safety Approval
SPP's new SplitCool DC-18 solar air conditioner has received its CE approval and now bears the TUV CE mark. The SplitCool DC-18 is a 48 volt DC high-efficiency split system heat pump rated at 18,000 BTU (1.5 ton) and is designed to operate directly from PV solar panels and batteries. The DC-18 solar air conditioner is 100 percent DC powered and uses no inverter.Solar Panels Plus (SPP) announces that the SplitCool DC-18 solar air conditioner has passed its TUV product safety testing and now carries the CE mark.
Energy Forum Links Efficiency and National Security
WASHINGTON — The theme of the 22nd annual North American Energy Efficiency Forum was “Energy Efficiency: The Smart Path to Energy Security and Economic Growth” and speakers addressed the importance of pursuing energy efficiency and alternative energy sources not only to reduce energy costs but also enhance national security. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, noted that it’s proving difficult to get a lot of things done in the current Congress.
Senate Proposes New Legistation: Cut Energy Bills at Home Act (s. 1914)
A new bill, known as the Cut Energy Bills at Home Act, has been proposed in the Senate. Senate Bill 1914 would establish a $2,000 base credit for homeowners who reduce energy use by 20 percent through the installation of energy-efficient equipment. A $500 stipend would be awarded for each 5 percent reduction of energy use thereafter, with a maximum incentive limited to the lesser of $5,000 or 30 percent of the qualified home energy-efficiency expenditure. Energy-efficiency experts believe the Cut Energy Bills at Home Act could create a sudden economic impact across the HVAC industry.
