1. Green Technology October 2009

2. What is Green Technology?  Also called environmental technology, or clean technology.  Application of environmental science to conserve natural environment and resources.  Applications must be socially equitable, economically viable, and environmentally sound.

3. Why is Green Technology Important?  Global Warming  Species Diversity  Cost Savings  Other Environmental Effects

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

5. Green Technology at Home  What are some examples of green technology that is designed for use around the home?  Ex: –LED Lightbulbs –Geothermal Heat Pumps –Wind Turbines –Solar Water Heaters –Programmable Thermostat –Solar Panels

6. Economic Impact vs. Environmental Impact  Are green energy systems more expensive to operate than regular systems?  Is it worth the extra money spent up front to install a green energy system?

7. Lets look at some designs…

8. Green Power

9. Green Heating Systems

10. Reducing Power Consumption Any other ideas?

11. Assignment 1: How Much Carbon Does Your Household Produce?  Go to carbonfootprint.com  Click calculate –Go to home calculator  Enter the information that you know for a given range of time to see your carbon footprint.