The Green Alternative
Richmond Virginia home and business owners are beginning to recognize the need to preserve our environment. Steps to reduce our impact on the Earth are being utilized whenever possible. The “Green” heating and air conditioning movement incorporates practices that significantly reduce or eliminate adverse environmental impacts. “Green” heating and air conditioning, a practice we perform at Green Air, Inc., increases energy efficiency while lessening the impact on the environment.
Reducing environmental impacts decreases waste materials and disposal costs, chemical use and disposal costs, wastewater, and water usage costs. Reductions in environmental impacts also encourage recycling and the reusing of materials. Not only does “Green” heating and air conditioning mean a cleaner environment, it also benefits the economy.
The products and the benefits listed below are just a few examples of ways to save energy and money:
Tankless Water Heater - A tankless water heater only heats water when needed, which can save you up to 50% in energy costs per year. By eliminating loss from stand-by water heaters alone, energy consumption can be reduced 20-30%. The average tank water heater has a lifespan of 8-10 years but a tankless water heater can last 2-3 times longer.
Geothermal Heat Pump - Geothermal technology is lowest in CO2 emissions and primarily uses the natural energy of the earth. Using current utility costs for a typical home in the U.S., the operating costs of a regular heat pump is 1.7 times the cost of operating a geothermal heat pump. High Efficiency Heat Pump - SEER ratings are similar to mile per gallon in cars. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit and the more money you save.
High Efficiency Boiler - Boiler efficiency has a direct impact on energy bills. The more efficient your boiler, the less fuel you use, which results in lower bills. Replacing an old boiler with a new high-efficiency condensing boiler could give you immediate savings of about 30% on your heating bills. High efficiency boilers are more than 98% efficient, which means that more than 90% of the gas consumed when the burner is firing is converted into heat for your heating and hot water system.
Programmable Thermostat - A programmable thermostat can save you money on your utility bill - up to 33%, if used as directed. You set up to adjust the temperature when you are away from home or asleep - when you don't necessarily need optimum comfort - and your HVAC equipment runs less. Plus, your heating or cooling comes back to a comfort level automatically when you come home or wake up.
EverCleanTM Flexible Duct - Internal lining provides efficient air delivery. Heavy spring steel wire helix assures dimensional stability, resists rust corrosion and mechanical abuse. Outward cast of wire helix prevents duct core shrinkage, inhibits unnecessary waste, and a heavy woven and coated fiberglass cloth core will not puncture or tear, eliminating costly callbacks.
Indoor Air Quality - The “green design” movement in HVAC emphasizes maintaining adequate indoor air quality while reducing energy consumption. The use of air filters can trap air pollutants and reduce the amount of dust in HVAC systems. Dust can serve as food to grow mold on wet coils as well as ducts reducing system efficiency. Poorly maintained dehumidifiers and air conditioners can lead to high levels of pollen, dust mites, and fungi in a home. These biological irritants can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness, lethargy, fever, and digestive problems. Unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, leaking chimneys, leaking furnaces, back drafting from furnaces, gas water heaters woodstoves, fireplaces and gas stoves can all lead to high levels of carbon monoxide. High levels of carbon monoxide can lead to fatigue in healthy people and chest pains in people with heart disease. Higher levels of carbon monoxide can lead to impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, nausea. Carbon monoxide at very high concentrations is lethal. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning one should have a trained professional inspect, clean, and tune-up central heating system (furnaces, flues, and chimneys) annually and repair any leaks.
Ask about our Solar and Electric hot water heaters, or read about our solar and geothermal options throughout the site.
Richmond Virginia home and business owners are beginning to recognize the need to preserve our environment. Steps to reduce our impact on the Earth are being utilized whenever possible. The “Green” heating and air conditioning movement incorporates practices that significantly reduce or eliminate adverse environmental impacts. “Green” heating and air conditioning, a practice we perform at Green Air, Inc., increases energy efficiency while lessening the impact on the environment.
Reducing environmental impacts decreases waste materials and disposal costs, chemical use and disposal costs, wastewater, and water usage costs. Reductions in environmental impacts also encourage recycling and the reusing of materials. Not only does “Green” heating and air conditioning mean a cleaner environment, it also benefits the economy.
The products and the benefits listed below are just a few examples of ways to save energy and money:
Tankless Water Heater - A tankless water heater only heats water when needed, which can save you up to 50% in energy costs per year. By eliminating loss from stand-by water heaters alone, energy consumption can be reduced 20-30%. The average tank water heater has a lifespan of 8-10 years but a tankless water heater can last 2-3 times longer.
Geothermal Heat Pump - Geothermal technology is lowest in CO2 emissions and primarily uses the natural energy of the earth. Using current utility costs for a typical home in the U.S., the operating costs of a regular heat pump is 1.7 times the cost of operating a geothermal heat pump. High Efficiency Heat Pump - SEER ratings are similar to mile per gallon in cars. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit and the more money you save.
High Efficiency Boiler - Boiler efficiency has a direct impact on energy bills. The more efficient your boiler, the less fuel you use, which results in lower bills. Replacing an old boiler with a new high-efficiency condensing boiler could give you immediate savings of about 30% on your heating bills. High efficiency boilers are more than 98% efficient, which means that more than 90% of the gas consumed when the burner is firing is converted into heat for your heating and hot water system.
Programmable Thermostat - A programmable thermostat can save you money on your utility bill - up to 33%, if used as directed. You set up to adjust the temperature when you are away from home or asleep - when you don't necessarily need optimum comfort - and your HVAC equipment runs less. Plus, your heating or cooling comes back to a comfort level automatically when you come home or wake up.
EverCleanTM Flexible Duct - Internal lining provides efficient air delivery. Heavy spring steel wire helix assures dimensional stability, resists rust corrosion and mechanical abuse. Outward cast of wire helix prevents duct core shrinkage, inhibits unnecessary waste, and a heavy woven and coated fiberglass cloth core will not puncture or tear, eliminating costly callbacks.
Indoor Air Quality - The “green design” movement in HVAC emphasizes maintaining adequate indoor air quality while reducing energy consumption. The use of air filters can trap air pollutants and reduce the amount of dust in HVAC systems. Dust can serve as food to grow mold on wet coils as well as ducts reducing system efficiency. Poorly maintained dehumidifiers and air conditioners can lead to high levels of pollen, dust mites, and fungi in a home. These biological irritants can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness, lethargy, fever, and digestive problems. Unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, leaking chimneys, leaking furnaces, back drafting from furnaces, gas water heaters woodstoves, fireplaces and gas stoves can all lead to high levels of carbon monoxide. High levels of carbon monoxide can lead to fatigue in healthy people and chest pains in people with heart disease. Higher levels of carbon monoxide can lead to impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, nausea. Carbon monoxide at very high concentrations is lethal. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning one should have a trained professional inspect, clean, and tune-up central heating system (furnaces, flues, and chimneys) annually and repair any leaks.
Ask about our Solar and Electric hot water heaters, or read about our solar and geothermal options throughout the site.
