Green TechnologyGreen Technology

October 2009October 2009

What is Green Technology?What is Green Technology?

Also called environmental technology, or Also called environmental technology, or clean technology.clean technology.

Application of environmental science to Application of environmental science to conserve natural environment and conserve natural environment and resources.resources.

Applications must be socially equitable, Applications must be socially equitable, economically viable, and environmentally economically viable, and environmentally sound.sound.

Why is Green Technology Why is Green Technology Important?Important?

Global WarmingGlobal Warming

Species DiversitySpecies Diversity

Cost SavingsCost Savings

Other Environmental EffectsOther Environmental Effects

““Any energy that is not coming from Any energy that is not coming from wind or solar panels is generating wind or solar panels is generating hydrocarbons which pollute the hydrocarbons which pollute the environment and contribute to global environment and contribute to global warming” warming” (L. Elshof)(L. Elshof)

Green Technology at HomeGreen Technology at Home What are some examples of green What are some examples of green

technology that is designed for use around technology that is designed for use around the home?the home?

Ex: Ex: – LED LightbulbsLED Lightbulbs– Geothermal Heat PumpsGeothermal Heat Pumps– Wind TurbinesWind Turbines– Solar Water HeatersSolar Water Heaters– Programmable ThermostatProgrammable Thermostat– Solar PanelsSolar Panels

Economic Impact vs. Economic Impact vs. Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact

Are green energy systems more Are green energy systems more expensive to operate than regular expensive to operate than regular systems?systems?

Is it worth the extra money spent up Is it worth the extra money spent up front to install a green energy front to install a green energy system?system?

Lets look at some designs…Lets look at some designs…

Green PowerGreen Power

Green Heating SystemsGreen Heating Systems

Reducing Power ConsumptionReducing Power Consumption

Any other ideas?Any other ideas?

Assignment 1: How Much Carbon Assignment 1: How Much Carbon Does Your Household Produce?Does Your Household Produce?

Go to carbonfootprint.comGo to carbonfootprint.com

Click calculateClick calculate– Go to home calculatorGo to home calculator

Enter the information that you know Enter the information that you know for a given range of time to see your for a given range of time to see your carbon footprint.carbon footprint.