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The Impact of Rising Energy Costs on Small Businesses Causes Increased Popularity of Energy-Saving Radiant Heat Systems

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 18, 2007

The national growth rate of energy costs increased from 17 percent to 23 percent in 2006 alone, according to the Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Summary. In response to the consistently increasing cost of energy, Adam Kuch, of Radiant Solutions based in Salt Lake City, Utah, states that radiant heat, widely known as the most comfortable and efficient alternative heating method available, is the ideal heating solution for residential and commercial property owners.

An innovative new company helping define the radiant heating industry, Radiant Solutions designs and packages high quality radiant heating products for floor warming, driveway snow melting and roof de-icing systems.

“Radiant Heat is the most efficient, comfortable alternative heating method available on the market today,” said Vice President Kuch. “Unlike forced air systems, radiant heat emits energy like the sun, warming floors, objects and people first. Every day, new customers are finding our products to be the most cost effective, reliable, convenient and comfortable.”

The rising cost of energy is the top concern among entrepreneurs in the U.S., according to the PNC Financial Services Group. As a result of rising energy expenses, a recent survey released by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) found that the popularity of radiant floor systems is growing undeniably, with almost 25 percent of builders surveyed planning to increase their use of radiant heat systems within the next year. The word is spreading quickly.

Employed as either a primary or supplemental source of heat, radiant floor heat is one the most common forms of radiant heat. While such systems are primarily built directly into the floor, Radiant Solutions’ Low Voltage Zmesh heating system can be installed under any floor covering and requires no floor build up, and can also be nailed and stapled through without damaging the heating element.

Heated driveway and snow melting systems provided by Radiant Solutions can be set up underground to create heated driveways that require no shoveling or plowing after it snows, as well. Additionally, roof de-icing and gutter melt products can be installed to prevent dangerous ice from forming on a roof’s valley and eaves.

Individuals and business owners are quickly discovering that by making changes to their basic heating system, they can save money every day and enjoy increased profits as a result.

“Radiant heat creates a safer business environment outdoors as well as indoors, while eliminating the need for costly snow removal services,” said Tony Dixon of Radiant Solutions. “Our clients range from professionals like architects and contractors, to do-it-yourself home and business owners. Radiant heat is the perfect fit for anyone interested.”

Rising energy costs have made savvy entrepreneurs and consumers examine radiant heat options more closely than ever. Consider that in 2005, the EIA found that Americans spent trillion on energy, which was 0 billion more than the previous year. Additionally, the EIA Energy Outlook for 2006 revealed that the raw consumption of energy is projected to increase 1 percent annually over the next 25 years. Rising heating costs make exploring more efficient options a top priority, and Radiant Solutions claims they have the perfect solution.

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Chas Roberts Helps Phoenix Homeowners Save on Summer Air Conditioning Costs

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 12, 2009

Summer is here to stay, as 100 degree days are quickly becoming routine. With current economic conditions as challenging as they are, saving money on home cooling costs is now more important than ever for Phoenix and Tucson area homeowners.

Chas Roberts gets asked by people all the time – “Is there anything I can do to cut my cooling costs during the hot Arizona summers?” says CEO Roberta Roberts Shank. Before Phoenix and Tucson area homeowners crank up the air conditioning, Shank shares five tips to help reduce home cooling costs:

1. Clean air conditioner filters – The most important thing a homeowner can do is clean and replace a/c filters frequently. For optimum efficiency and filtration, replace disposable filters at least once a month.

2. Give the air conditioning unit a check-up – Before summer requires heavy use of the unit, have the system checked by a trained technician. Regular air conditioner maintenance is the most effective way to ensure a unit is running efficiently, safely, and offers the best opportunity for extending its life to save money.

3. Every degree counts – Set the air conditioner’s thermostat one or two degrees higher in the summer to save on energy costs. How big a savings is this? For every degree warmer, the homeowner will save two to three percent on the air conditioning bill (1).

4. Only use the air conditioning system when it’s needed – Raising the thermostat when no one is at home and at night can help reduce cooling bills. Although tempting, an air conditioner in Phoenix should not be raised more than five degrees so the system doesn’t have to work so hard to return to the desired setting. A programmable thermostat can make it easy.

5. Energy efficiency pays – If it’s almost time for a new air conditioning unit, Phoenix homeowners should consider replacing now with a more energy-efficient unit. The recently passed federal stimulus bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) offers a tax credit for 30% of the installation costs (up to 00) to homeowners who install qualified energy-efficient central air conditioning units January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. Not only will homeowners save on air conditioner installation costs, but an energy-efficient unit will also lower monthly cooling bills (2).

Chas Roberts creates comfortable living environments for Arizona homeowners by providing quality installations and service of heating & air conditioning in Phoenix and Tucson at competitive prices. Chas and Alice Roberts founded Chas Roberts Air Conditioning in 1942 and the business has been family owned and operated since day one. Today the company is the largest HVAC provider in the state with eight locations including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Queen Creek, Litchfield, Avondale, Sun City and Tucson, passes along its buying power to homeowners and backs its service with highly trained personnel and on-line scheduling capabilities. For more information, visit ChasRoberts.com.

Sources:

(1) Arizona Public Service

(2) HVAC Tax Credits

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How Today’s Plastic Cooling Towers Slash Downtime and Service Costs

(PRWEB) December 15, 2004

Cooling towers are so critical to many industrial processes that if even one goes down unexpectedly, the consequences can cause lost production, labor and materials. Given these considerations, and faced with a choice between metal or plastic, many engineers and plant managers are opting for the latter in light of new developments that increasingly tip the scales in favor of lightweight, high-capacity, energy efficient reduced-maintenance plastic cooling towers to anchor any cooling system.

Plastic Advantages

New-generation plastic (polyethylene) towers are not only leak-proof and impervious to weather and chemicals, but they are now offer expanded cooling capacities; whether for water cooling or otherwise.

The inherent and design advantages of the latest plastic cooling towers also allow easier installation because a lightweight plastic shell weighs as much as 40% less than a steel tower. Additionally, the induced-draft, counter-flow design seen in some plastic towers allows improved cooling efficiency for the size, allowing a smaller footprint to fit where there are locating constraints. Some models incorporate innovative I-beam “pockets” to reinforce the tower bottom so that they can be easily mounted on standard I-beams or imperfect pads.

Some plastic tower manufacturers have also broken new ground by offering simpler cooling equipment in the form of direct-drive fan systems that require minimal maintenance because of less moving parts.

Successful Applications For Plastic Cooling Towers

“The decision was to replace our galvanized steel cooling towers with the newer molded-plastic design,” explains Matt Niemeyer, staff engineer for the brass division of Olin in East Alton, IL. “They were ten or twelve years old and had already rusted completely through in several areas.”

“We used a Delta Cooling Tower to overcome the inefficient, open loop system that had collapsed the fill under the weight of dirt and scale in the water,” continues Niemeyer.

Founded in 1971, Delta Cooling Towers, Inc. of Rockaway, New Jersey, is one of the leading innovators of plastic towers. With sales representatives and distributors worldwide, Delta offers a full line of factory assembled and modular plastic cooling towers in capacities up to 2,000 tons for a wide range of applications.

Delta warrants the tower casing or shell for 15 years.

“The new plastic tower is corrosion proof, and so we don’t have to worry about rust,” Niemeyer adds. “It was also the most economical price, and we were very pleased about that.”

More Power, Less Maintenence

“I needed a cooling tower with water-distribution power that is far from normal operating conditions,” says Glenn Burroughs, a test engineer with a major oilfield services firm. “The shakers emit a great deal of heat, and they’re cooled by a closed distilled water system. A three-year-old, 100-ton Delta plastic cooling tower is on one end of the chill water loop. Another similar unit was also used to reject the heat created by two 1,000 horsepower drilling mud pumps. It has been working fine for over 13 years.”

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Lower Energy Costs and Maintain Your Home Heating System

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 2, 2008

The recent dip in temperatures means reaching for winter blankets and the thermostat controls. Before turning on a home’s heating system, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning and Heating recommends these top 5 tips to keep energy costs down:

1.    Clean filters – The most important task in maintaining a home heating system is to clean and replace the filters frequently. For optimum efficiency and filtration, replace disposable filters at least once a month.

2.    Check it – Before the heat is turned on, have the system checked by a trained technician. Regular maintenance is the most effective way to ensure that a home heating unit is running efficiently, safely, and offers the best opportunity for extending its life to ultimately save money.

3.    Turn down the heat – Take a cue from the Arizona state government, which is using the thermostat to cut costs during a budget shortfall. Thermostats in state buildings are being set 2 degrees cooler in the winter and 2 degrees warmer in the summer to save costs. How big a savings is this? Every degree that the thermostat is lowered in the winter (or raised in the summer), can result in a 3-percent savings in energy costs. (Source: ConsumerReports.org)

4.    Use the heating system only when needed – Lowering the thermostat when no one is home and at night can help reduce heating bills. Avoid lowering it more than 5 degrees so the heating system doesn’t have to work so hard to return to the desired setting. A programmable thermostat can make it easy.

5.    Get the air moving – Using a ceiling fan in the winter can help reduce costs by 10 percent. Because heat rises, the temperature near the ceiling is warmer. Using a ceiling fan in a clockwise direction so it gently pushes the air against the ceiling and down the walls helps circulate the warm air, without causing a wind chill effect. (Source: SRPnet.com)

About Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Heating:

Serving Arizona homeowners since 1942, the family-owned company is focused on providing quality heating and cooling system installation and service at competitive prices for Arizona residents.

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