Clarkston, MI – A Handyman Service in Clarkston has gained popularity in his community. Antony Bradley, owner of HandyPro Handyman Services, was recently interviewed and he answered questions about a product that claims to reduce electrical usage in homes by up to 20 percent.

When asked what he thought of the product, Antony answered, “The product is called a harmonic capacitor, which some companies claim can decrease or eliminate your electric bill. This sounds too good to be true, because it is.”

The harmonic capacitor is said to reduce the amount of power consumed by storing electricity otherwise lost from the motors in home appliances and air conditioners. The cost of the unit is approximately $300 plus labor for installation.

Antony went on to explain, “Power factor is the term used to describe the efficiency of electricity that comes from the utility company. The higher the power factor, the more efficient your home is. Recent research indicates the power factor is typically 95 percent in most homes; not the 77 percent claimed by some marketers of the product.”

“In my opinion, the savings is minute compared to the cost of the product,” said Bradley. “There are many other things you can do to save electricity, including turning off lights and TVs when not in use, and weatherizing your home.”

Other tips Antony offered included installing a programmable thermostat, using energy efficient light bulbs, purchasing energy star appliances and making sure you have adequate insulation in the attic. Handypro Handyman Services also specialize in energy saving home repairs.

Antony Bradley specializes in small home repairs and remodeling projects. He enjoys building relationships with his customers while providing handyman services for a fair price. Homeowners with a to-do list can count on Antony Bradley of HandyPro Handyman Services to get the job done. Visit http://www.handypro.com/michigan_oakland.html to learn more

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

A new report in the solar panel industry from Sarah Smith, is surprising people with the promise to not only decrease energy bills, but also to possibly eliminate them. To begin with, her report promises to change monthly utility bills by introducing a quick way to build solar panels.

The Smith Report is taking the solar panel industry by storm. This one year old company is making people sit up and take notice by its claim that they can completely eradicate monthly energy bills. The method for building the solar panels cheaply is quite simple and materials are claimed to be less than $200.

Ms. Smith, the author of the report, announced that this new simple method can immediately save up to 80% of energy bills in the first month of use. According to Ms. Smith “Most people assume this technology is complicated. It’s really not. You don’t need a PhD to understand this stuff. In fact, if somebody explains it to you, and gives you a plan to follow, it’s as easy to do as assembling a piece of ready-made furniture.” However, unlike other companies in the solar panel industry, she gives a detailed version of not only how to build a solar panel, but also how to make a windmill. By making both and installing in homes, this could bring about a real change in the energy industry.

In today’s market, “green” engineers and experts believe this is going to be the way of the future. Predictions in the industry are that methods such as this could be a true energy and money savers to the average homeowner.

Run Your Home For Free, the title of the report, carefully describes not only how the average homeowner can save money, but even how to have utility companies purchase energy from them. This is truly the best part and Ms. Smith is clear she wants readers of the report to actually profit monthly from their ability to build a solar panel. She adds, “Suppose your monthly power bill is $300. That’s $3,600 a year you’re paying just to keep the lights on, charge your laptop, run your air conditioning, and open the garage door.” With the 80% savings she expects that the average home will save approximately $2,880 per year. She is so sure of her claims that she is offering a complete 60 day money back guarantee.

As one of the hottest topics in the “go green” industry, DIY solar panels are a topic of discussion of internet group and forum discussions. Discussions revolve around the competition in the industry and how they are trying to incorporate the elements in their products that Ms. Smith has already covered in her report. However, they could be a bit late considering the amazing level of popularity of this report.

For more information about this report and how to start building a solar panel, visit the official website at www.how-to-build-solar-panel.com

NEW TECHNOLOGY PRODUCES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ELECTRICITY USING NITROGEN

Chicago, April 12, 2010 (word count: 531)
The recently patented turbine FeMRaDD can cleanly generate an electrical output of up to several megawatts for systems driven with rotating axes. FeMRaDD is a turbine of variable size that consists of several rotary-dynamic systems that interact with each other. This turbine also produces, thanks to its rotary-dynamic, energy for all systems that use rotating axes, such as those in the aerospace, automotive, railway or the shipbuilding industries. It is used especially in the axial power transmission using various components like the drive shaft or the shaft drive.

Newton’s three laws establish the basis for understanding the dynamics of rotating motion. The first Newton’s law illustrates the operation of the FeMRaDD. It states that a body is basically in a uniform rotary motion tends to stay in this one.

The FeMRaDD generates dynamic rotating power, adiabatic, istothermic, isobaric, and isochoric, in continuous or discontinuous situations. The turbines are installed in specially equipped cylinder and driven by an acceleration force which is generated by a fixed amount of nitrogen. The projection of nitrogen into the interior of the cylinder causes the immediate start of FeMRaDD. The continuous circulation of nitrogen in the Zylinderinneren requires an immediate run-off by the visible and hidden elements in the direction of flow of another component, the recycling reservoir FDD / R. The reservoir appears in the form of tubes. These are filled with nitrogen and equipped with various measuring instruments and security. At startup, the reservoir is extremely accurate, and under precisely defined pressure on the nitrogen injection nozzles positioned exactly at least 31 in the interior of the cylinder. In the turbine rotates inside the cylinder with an absolute velocity V, the speed per minute depending on the type of application varies. The viewing area at FDD allows the verification of the turbine and other components inside the cylinder.

The application of FeMRaDD in the automobile sector, for example, allows a preset measuring of maximum required speed. This depends on the permissible axle load and speed of the vehicle concerned. With a continuous supply of nitrogen, the turbine can produce enough energy to power the vehicle for  several thousand kilometers.

FeMRaDD’s technology was developed by Eric Ghasnavi, private researcher in applied physics and founder of the company Heat. He explains the technology further: “The device works without water or fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen, wind power, compressed air, solar, nuclear, or magnetic force. By using different instruments, this rotational force is regulated and the FeMRaDD is connected to a generator to produce electricity. The measured electrical performance naturally depends on the generator.”

The device requires no external power supply. Due to its continuous rotation, FeMRaDD can replace engines of all types of vehicles and boats. Ghasnavi is testing the technology currently on a Mercedes 350 S. In addition, a test run of 200 turbines is being developed in Germany for 18, 40, 100 and 280 kilowatt versions. The production is slated to begin on April 15, 2011.

Specifications for the 18-kilowatt unit:
- Approximate space requirements: 95 x 70 x 55 centimeters (37 x 27 x 22 inches)
- Weight: 110 kilograms (243 pounds)
- Noise output: less than 50 decibels
- Price: $14,000 USD

For more information, please contact:

HEAT
Eric Ghasnavi
President and Researcher in Applied Physics
Allée de la Boëgerie
74130 Bonneville
FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 50 25 25 25
E-mail: heat74@orange.fr
Web: www.heat-solution.com

or:

FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Please click the thumbnails below to open high-resolution images. Photo 1: CTL illustation (close up) Photo 2: CTL illustration (wide shot) Photo 3: Serge Périneau, 2010 World CTL conference president, at Shenhua Direct CTL plant

Chicago, January 29, 2010 (word count: 571)

Jamg, Jiutai, Lu’an, Shenhua, Yitai – these latest conversion units are all located in China, and some of them represent world firsts. World CTL has invited their managers to share practical information about them. The program, to which energy leaders and conversion specialists will also be contributing, is available on www.world-ctl.com.

At the close of the discussions, the 2010 World CTL Award will be presented to Mr. Zhang Jiming, vice president of Shenhua Liquefaction, for the contribution his work on direct conversion has made to the knowledge and development of CTL.

After three days of conferences, April 16 will be devoted to touring three plants in Inner Mongolia, an hour and a half by plane from Beijing: Shenhua’s direct coal liquefaction plant, Yitai’s indirect coal liquefaction plant and Jiutai’s plant for methanol and DME production from coal.

“After [previous editions in] Paris and Washington, we are delighted to be organizing the 2010 World CTL in Beijing and Inner Mongolia, since China is the country undergoing the most rapid development in our industry. Industrialists and research scientists are now showing us that they support this choice,” says Serge Périneau, president of the World CTL 2010 Conference.

Coal liquefaction is a subject of growing interest today. 30% of the diesel and petrol consumed in South Africa are now produced from coal. The U.S. Air Force is continuing its flight trials using this type of fuel, and will have tested its entire fleet by the end of 2011. The world leader in coal production, Shenhua, started up its first CTL unit in 2008, with a capacity of 20,000 barrels per day.

In strategic terms, reducing energy dependence on crude oil and gas has become a priority, because these have limited reserves spread unevenly throughout the world, in contrast to coal and biomass, which can now be converted to liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons by current technologies. As these processes are still little applied, it is essential for research scientists and industrialists to share their experiences.

The use of coal, the most carbonaceous of fossil fuels, involves major environmental stakes through its very nature. The increasingly accurate assessment of greenhouse gas emissions makes it possible to compare several energy routes. It notably shows the benefits to the environment of coupling CTL with CCS (carbon capture and storage). New technological breakthroughs are being studied in terms of the environment, which will be discussed during the conference.

Because of their complexity, conversion processes necessitate huge investments. The profitability of projects will depend on their location and variations in the price of oil and coal.

Given the strategic, technological, environmental and economic issues at stake, everyone is aware that efficient solutions will be found by sharing points of view and making a success of partnerships, often on an international scale. The mission of the World CTL Conference is to foster these exchanges.

For more information, please contact:

WORLD CTL
Sandrine Driancourt
62 rue de courcelles
75008 Paris
FRANCE
Tel.: +33 1 44 01 87 13
Fax: +33 1 44 01 87 92
E-mail: management@world-ctl2010.com
Web: www.world-ctl.com

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

FRANCE PROVES THAT LESS IS MORE:
Paving the way for energy efficiency in the workplace and at home

Chicago, October 1, 2009 (word count: 525)
As part of its “Green New Deal,” France is refining a recipe to promote energy efficiency, maintain optimum comfort levels and encourage business.

Currently, buildings are the largest energy consumers in France, accounting for 40% of final energy consumption and 20% of CO2 emissions. In an effort to lower those numbers, the recent “Grenelle I” bill emerged from France’s Grenelle Environmental Roundtable Talks. The bill will require designs for all government and corporate buildings built from 2010 to meet “low consumption building” standards. These standards, which require primary energy consumption to be less than 50 kWh/m2/year, will also apply to all new housing from 2012. Starting in 2020, all new buildings will be required to comply with the “positive energy” standards of producing more energy than they consume. Old buildings will need to be renovated, to meet a target for average consumption of between 90 and 150 kWh/m2 each year.

Already skilled in building energy-efficient futures, French companies such as St Gobain and Lafarge are leading the way in the world’s building materials industry, offering products and insulating materials that are more efficient than standard materials.  Several foreign companies are also taking advantage of the country’s expertise in this area. Companies such as Rockwool (Denmark), DOW (U.S.) and Knauff (Germany) have set up operations in France and are developing environmentally friendly housing concepts.

Two particularly innovative companies in the field of solar energy are The Imerys Group, the leading French producer of solar panels, and the German group Viessman, the number one producer of solar cells in France. The latter established its innovative center for manufacturing domestic hot water tanks and solar cells in Faulquemont (Lorraine), and exports 80% of its output.

To encourage homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements on their homes, France introduced a 10-year, zero-rate eco-loan in 2009, making it possible to finance up to €30,000 of energy renovation work for private housing. In addition, a sustainable development tax credit allows people to deduct from their tax bill between 15% and 50% of their spending on equipment and materials to improve energy efficiency in their main home.

The sustainable development savings account (LDD), which is not subject to tax, will make it possible to collect more than €10 billion for financing investment loans, granted by the banks in partnership with the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME). To be eligible for these loans, buildings must now be compliant with the “low consumption building” or “very high energy performance” standards. This work will benefit from the discount VAT rate of 5.5% and will be eligible for funding from regional authorities and the National Home Improvement Agency (ANAH).

For David Appia, chairman and CEO of Invest in France, “Foreign businesses must capitalize on the bold, targeted measures introduced by the French government to improve household energy efficiency in France. These advantages make France a buoyant leading market in Europe.”

The Invest in France Agency (IFA) promotes and facilitates international investment in France. The IFA network operates worldwide. The IFA works in partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors business opportunities and customized services all over France.

For more information, please contact:

INVEST IN FRANCE NORTH AMERICA
Amanda Hilson
810 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 757-9340
Fax: (212) 757-1568
E-mail: amanda.hilson@investinfrance.orgWeb: www.investinfrance.org/northamerica

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
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Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

(Glen Ellyn, IL) Dreisilker Electric Motors, Inc. is re-introducing its trademark Motor-Safe Repair System for rewinding electric motors as an alternative to other destructive methods using burnout ovens. The resulting, finished motors are more energy efficient, provide increased uptime and last longer.

Using the Motor-Safe process, a technician carefully removes the original windings using a controlled “warming” method and hydraulic device. This technique pulls the softened windings from the stator without damaging the stator and thus avoids the extreme, uneven temperatures of burnout ovens which distort the core and laminations. In addition to maintaining the structural integrity of the motor frame and components, the Motor-Safe process enables faster turnaround– typically a one to two-hour process, compared to eight to ten hours using burnout ovens and other destructive stripping methods.

The vast majority of motor repair shops use burnout ovens to remove original windings by baking the motor to exceed 680°F. The high, uneven temperatures compromise the integrity of the motor core with frame damage and iron distortion. The high heat also damages the insulation of the motor laminations causing circulating currents, hot spots and uneven amperage draw. The resulting motor runs hotter, is less efficient and has a shortened half-life.

Dreisilker is a leading provider of commercial and industrial motors, drives, controls, repair and field service expertise to a wide range of industries, including: machine tools, utilities, municipalities, water reclamation, heating-ventilation-air-conditioning, and material processors. Founded in 1955, the company specializes in non-burnout motor rewind, field service and motor repair, engineered solutions, and reliability-based solutions for rotating machine assets. The corporate headquarters is located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and is supported by an auxiliary sales and repair facility in McHenry as well as five other branch locations in the greater Chicago area, with an additional location near Atlanta, GA.

For additional information, please contact:

Christopher Connell, Marketing Manager

Phone: (630) 469-7510 extension 244

E-mail: cconnell@dreisilker.com    

Website: www.dreisilker.com

Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc.

352 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5646