Bauer Power - Education

POWER TOOLS

Alternative Energy Sizing Calculator
WebCalc.net offers a variety of calculators; the alternative energy calculators focus on solar
sizing, battery sizing, and CFL savings.

Energy Calculator
San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Energy Calculator determines the approximate energy
consumption and cost for most home appliances.

Energy Education
The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Education page allows kids to find links to
educational and training resources on energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable
energy.

Energy Hog
Energy Hog offers education tools for both adults and kids!

EPA Power Profiler
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Power Profiler answers the question, "How
clean is the electricity I use?"

Fat Spaniel
Fat Spaniel specializes in critical monitoring and reporting services for renewable energy
systems.

Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive
source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable
energy and energy efficiency.

Information for Net Metering
Michigan Tech's Social Sciences Department explains net metering and the status in
Michigan.

Pollution Calculator
The Cleaner and Greener program of Leonardo Academy help you determine your pollution
from electricity use.

The Solar Plan
The Solar Plan features education about how solar power and wind generation work and
what they can do for you.

INTERESTING FACTS

Michigan is the country's 14th
windiest state and, during the
summer, receives the same
amount of direct sunlight as
Florida

A single utility-scale (750 kW)
wind turbine can prevent the
emission of 5,000 tons of carbon
dioxide (CO2) into the
atmosphere each year. It would
take 500 acres of forest to absorb
that much CO2

California wind plants effectively
save the energy equivalent of 4.8
million barrels of oil per year.

Of all the active solar energy
options available today, solar
water heating systems provide
the fastest return on your
investment

54% of U.S. oil is imported

24% of U.S. trade deficit is from
oil importing

15% of electricity is generated
using natural gas

19% of electricity is produced by
nuclear energy

Renewable energy is the lowest
cost source of electricity

Only 11% of electricity comes
from renewable energy sources,
which are free and unlimited

All the energy stored in the earth's
reserves of coal, oil, and natural
gas is equal to the energy from
only 20 days of sunshine.

One home using solar electricity
is equivalent to planting 23,075
square feet of trees.

A home's value increases by
$20,000 for every $1,000 in
reduced annual operating costs.
(NREL study)

Education
At Bauer Power, we know that in order for the alternative energy industry to become a mainstream
way of life it needs to be better understood. That's why we spend a great deal of time on
education, both in our own seminars and through other organizations.

Until you can make it to one of the Bauer Power events, use the facts, power tools, and links
we've gathered to get informed!

Seminars
Bauer Power offers free presentations on sustainable, renewable energy solutions for home or
business. Topics include Solar Electricity, Basic System Operations & Benefits, and Federal Tax
Credits & State Rebates.

March 6th, 2010 -THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELED!
IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN LATER MARCH, SORRY FOR THE
INCONVENIENCE!

March 27th, 2010 - Informational Solar Seminar to be held in our Martin, MI Office.