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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
As we blogged about in our last post on May 19th… Waldt Renewables believes that when a home or business is operating at peak efficiency a renewable energy solution becomes even more valuable.
Starting today, June 1, you have a second chance at participating in the Energy Star P rogram… the list of products eligible for the rebate has grown to include Energy Star-rated central air conditioning systems, gas furnaces, air-source and ground-source heat pumps, and water heaters (gas storage, gas tankless, solar with electric backup and solar with gas backup). Also, as in the first phase of rebates, consumers can purchase Energy Star-rated refrigerators, freezers, clothes washing machines and dishwashers. Consumers must be replacing an old appliance to claim the rebate.
Let Waldt Renewables prepare your turn key solar hot water solution estimate today. Contact us at 252.491.2204 or renewables@waldt.com.
Funding is limited (of course) so move on this quickly. And for more information visit:
www.ncappliancerebate.com
(this makes solar hot water even more appealing!!!)
Tags: Federal Government Policies renewable energy, government policies, Incentives, Individual Tax Credits, National Home Builders Association Green, NC State Tax Incentive, outer banks, Renewable Energy, Residential solar solution, solar, solar hot water heater, solar power, utility overpayment
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Bridge McDowell, President of Waldt Construction has been at the National Home Builders “Green Building” show in Raleigh this past two days. He reports a set of buzz word being used on the show floor “Extreme Energy Efficiency”.
“This concept is really about making homes energy independent. In lots of instances there are homes that install renewable energy solutions with the idea of generating enough energy to offset their utility demand. But without deploying simple energy efficiency measures to cut the energy demand, renewable energy solutions, like solar or wind cannot be sized appropriately.”
“However, after an intense energy efficiency upgrade that significantly reduces energy consumption, it is possible to lower total energy demand and actually power the house or business with renewable energy solutions,” states Bridge.
At Waldt Construction and Renewables, we’ve had this concept on our radar for a while. Renewable energy solutions are often second following an “energy audit” and some minor repairs that may often cause energy consumption to drop by 20% or more. This makes sizing your solar or wind turbine solution really offer you a chance at energy independence from the utility company.
Waldt wants to work in partnership with you to make your renewable energy solution a success. Using clear and honest communication we will help you find the best options to be energy efficient and then energy maximum benefits from your renewable energy solutions. And the great news is… all of this is available for combined state and federal tax credits of up to 65%.
Call us today at 252.491.2204 or email us.
Tags: dominion power, Federal Government Policies renewable energy, Incentives, Individual Tax Credits, National Home Builders Association Green, NC State Tax Incentive, outer banks, recovery act money for renewable energy, Residential solar solution, Solar Hot Water Heaters, utility overpayment, Waldt Construction, Waldt Renewables, wind power, wind turbine, windspire Energy
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
This week in Raleigh the National Association of Homebuilders is holding their “Green Building Conference”. To make sure that Waldt Construction and Renewables is on the cutting edge of Green Building, Bridge McDowell has been at the convention.
One interesting find from Bridge is a solar hot water pretreatment system and tankless hot water assist system. It replaces standard high energy use electric hot water heaters. Using the sun’s energy to keep the water hot most of the time and using the tankless assist for short term high demand times. Bridge’s comment: ” Great idea that has a great rate of return… ”
Keep in mind that solar hot water technology is eligible for all of the unprecendented State and Federal tax credits… up to 65% of the total INSTALLED costs. Renewable energy solar solutions like this one can really make financial sense for the average homeowner.
Waldt Construction and Renewables will be happy to provide a turn key quote for you to take advantage of this type of solar solution.
Tags: Federal Government Policies renewable energy, Incentives, Individual Tax Credits, National Home Builders Association Green, NC State Tax Incentive, outer banks, recovery act money for renewable energy, Renewable Energy, Residential solar solution, solar, solar hot water heater, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Solar Hot Water Pretreatment System, solar power, Waldt Construction, Waldt Renewables
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
In his State of the Union address, President Obama reiterated that “providing incentives for energy-efficiency and clean energy are the right thing to do for our future -– because the nation that leads the clean energy economy will be the nation that leads the global economy. And America must be that nation.” See it here.
Waldt Renewables is a small business aimed at helping customers in eastern North Carolina understand how they can leverage existing tax incentives to pay for turnkey renewable energy solutions for their homes and businesses.
We tell our customers that there is an investment when installing any of these solutions. But we believe, as do most of our customers, that renewable energy production is the right direction… from stabilizing energy costs over time to reducing our national economy’s dependence on foreign energy sources.
More importantly, we understand that the more people who are interested in and understand creating clean energy, the more positive an impact on not taxing the environmental future of this region.
Let us hope that our politicians here us on both the state and federal level about maintaining, or better yet increasing our clean energy incentives.
Tags: government policies, Incentives, NC State Tax Incentive, outer banks, recovery act money for renewable energy, Renewable Energy, Residential solar solution, solar, solar hot water heater, solar power, wind, wind power
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Waldt Renewables and Blue Sun Renewable Energy have announced a regional dealer relationship for northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks for the Windspire vertical wind turbine.
Windspire is a new approach to wind power. Smaller, silent and affordable, the 30 foot high Windspire installs easily to capture wind energy in more places – at homes and businesses, as well as for larger energy projects. Working with wind from all directions, Windspires can also be grouped together as a wind garden to give you the power you need, without tall towers and with competitive installation costs.
Windspire is manufactured in the United States and has been featured in a ABC Extreme Makeover Home in Jamesville.
For more information about Windspire, contact Waldt Renewables or click here to see how it works.
Tags: Renewable Energy, wind, wind power, Windspire
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Waldt Renewables has installed on of the first residential solar solutions on the Outer Banks. A 4 kW solar system was installed in July of 2009 on a house in Kitty Hawk on the beach road. This system generates electricity that is sold back into the grid through an arrangement with Dominion NC Power. The electricity sold is monitored and then payments are made back to the owners by both Dominion Power and NC Green Power. These payments exceed the per watt price being used by the home, especially since the rental home has low electrical demand during the winter months.
Waldt Renewables is the go to vendor for turn key renewable solutions for residential, commercial and insitutional customers in northeastern North Carolina. Contact Waldt Renewables to get a customized proposal today.
 4kW system installed on Outer Banks Rental Home
Tags: Incentives, NC Green Power, Residential solar solution
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
 Installing Solar Panels visible from the playground Waldt Renewables and Dare County Schools (assisted by Baker Renewable Energy) have helped to launch a Renewable Energy Discovery Zone so that kids can learn about renewable forms of energy. Funded by a grant from the Albermarle Pamlico Sound National Estuary Foundation and the Kitty Hawk Elementary School PTA, the two panel solar system and a marine wind turbine outfitted with weather monitoring capabilities, provides data to the school community and the outside world. See more information here.
Tags: k-12 schools, outer banks, solar, wind
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Welcome to the Waldt Renewables Blog. We will be updating the blog with latest news and updates on recent projects and success stories.
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rogram… the list of products eligible for the rebate has grown to include Energy Star-rated central air conditioning systems, gas furnaces, air-source and ground-source heat pumps, and water heaters (gas storage, gas tankless, solar with electric backup and solar with gas backup). Also, as in the first phase of rebates, consumers can purchase Energy Star-rated refrigerators, freezers, clothes washing machines and dishwashers. Consumers must be replacing an old appliance to claim the rebate.