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Renewable Energy Makes Idaho News

We are passionate about the community we live in, as well as the people we serve, and we love our great country! As such we want to see only the best choices made for the future of all. Renewable Energy NW LLC owner Carl Simpson put together a few personal thoughts in a recent letter to the editor and we wanted to be sure to share it with you here:

The story of energy is one of evolution, and American innovation has always been crucial to it. As consumers, businesses and public governments increasingly look to lower-carbon options, I’m glad the U.S. will continue to be at the forefront of new clean energy technologies thanks to smart thinking from Congress.

In the final days of last year, leaders in Washington passed the Energy Act — a major infusion of cash into clean energy innovation (like solar, wind and storage) over the next five years. It came on the tailwinds of other important progress for American clean energy innovation right here in Idaho: $10 million in federal funding to support a partnership between Idaho National Laboratory and Xcel Energy. Together they’ll transform our knowledge of hydrogen and potentially the nuclear energy industry as we know it.

Clean energy is a powerful economic development tool and job creator here in the Gem State as well as nationwide. Beyond that new advancements have made clean energy among the most cost-conscious options for consumers. Senator Crapo and other leaders’ sustained commitment to innovation will continue its trajectory and contribute to a more resilient and affordable U.S. power system.

With a focused approach towards energy efficiency first then renewable energy we can make sound economic decisions for clean energy that make cent$.

Carl Simpson, Star

*https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letters-to-the-editor-jan-29-students-offer-hope-davis-and-lachiondo-are-a-light/article_5869ea35-68c9-5ddf-9e2f-84b18da6ad70.html
*https://www.idahostatejournal.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/energy/article_74d5b679-08d3-532f-98ef-56506c38ffa2.html
*https://magicvalley.com/opinion/letters/letter-glad-the-u-s-is-at-forefront-of-clean-energy/article_91c1f372-071e-5baf-b43f-a0eba78aef54.html

Save Your Toes Before The Snow Blows!

Winter! Is! COMING!
Fuzzy caterpillars, old bones, and everything in the sky is saying we’re in for another big winter here in Idaho! While no one can predict the weather with any real certainty, especially in 2020, one thing we can say for certain is that solar thermal will not only help you save your frosty toes this year it can also help you save on your energy bill.

First, our Renewable Energy NW team takes a look at your homes current energy costs – or projected ones if you’re still building. From that we make a comprehensive plans based on your energy needs and start putting the pieces together based on that need and your budget. See, we understand no two homes are the same and as such no cut copy solution will work for every home. Thankfully we do a lot more than just measure your roof to see how many panels it will fit – we do solar thermal like few others in the world, but it is only part of our whole home energy solution!

Sound expensive?
Don’t worry! We know all of the best incentives and plans to keep costs as affordable as possible. ANY investment in your home has costs up front, the real question at that point becomes is it worth that cost. Solar thermal and our renewable energy solutions have some of the highest – and fastest – payback of any home upgrade and best of all you will start seeing the savings on your first power bill.

Have questions?
Let’s talk! We love chatting shop with folks here in Idaho because we are passionate about what we do – and that’s helping people save on their energy costs! Give a call to 208-577-6537 today and get your own free solar site estimate scheduled.

Bringing The Sunshine To Help You Save!

We’re living in interesting times!

Nonetheless, the world keeps turning; we’re fortunate to be able to continue helping people in Idaho and throughout the Northwest save on their energy bills by harnessing the power of the sun!

What’s even better is that we do more than just solar – and that means we can help you save even more – because what we measure out success by providing solutions, not by the numbers of our product sales.

 

 
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Here’s some details from a recent install as an example:
We installed solar thermal radiant floor heating and cooling – the most efficient system for heating and cooling – in this 4,200 Sq Ft home by Northern Construction.  In addition to the solar thermal, this home will also have 10 Kw of Solar PV.

The estimated annual cost for energy for this home is just $750 !
 

 

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Got a big shop or commercial space? Not to fear! The RENW team is here!
We can help you save with solar no matter what size project you have.

We’ve installed on a wide variety of home sizes as well as huge dairy and other commercial applications. Just take a look at this massive 6,000 Sq Ft building! We installed these panels vertically to make the most of available direct light as well as to keep the roof clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out more of our team in action!
When you’re ready to see how much you can start saving get in touch!

You Won’t Find A Solar Calculator Here!

Lots of Idaho solar companies are excited to have you visit their website, give up your contact info, and use their “solar calculator” in order to get an accurate quote on how much solar you need and how much it can help you save…sound great doesn’t it?

There’s only one problem: not every house is the same! So how are they providing a real estimate?

It’s easy, because they aren’t!
They aren’t looking at your home, your energy needs, or anything else other than the size of your roof in square feet and how many solar panels they can squeeze into it.

Unfortunately, not only does this end up costing you more from the outset but it can even end up costing you for years to come! What happens when years from now you make other changes to your home? Maybe you install draft preventing double pane windows, or switch all your lights to eco-friendly bulbs….suddenly your home is needing 30% less energy but you’ve still got all those panels up there pumping it out.

While the power company is happy to have you helping them power the grid, this also means that the energy you’re paying to collect isn’t doing you as much good! We believe there is a better way.

We start by looking at the energy load your home currently requires. We look at everything inside and outside of your home to see what things can be improved upon to provide better energy efficiency long before we ever start measuring out your roof space. See, over the years we’ve developed knowledge that allows us to look at the bigger picture of your home’s power needs and by doing this we can give you a truly comprehensive whole home energy solution. This can mean the different between two panels on your home versus ten, and that equals thousands of dollars that stay in your pocket before we even begin work!

We would love the chance to show you all we can do – including solar thermal and beyond! We are confident that we will be able to offer you a plan for your home to help you start saving on your energy bills right away and for years to come! Schedule your free solar site visit today!

RENW at the Boise Spring Home Show!

We love getting out into the local Idaho community and meeting the people we serve!
It’s always a great opportunity to chat, get to know folks, and answer questions the have about the solar solutions we provide for home and business.

This month we’ll be at the Boise Spring Home Show!

Make a day of it and come on down!
With over 200 displays and remodeling/landscaping inspiration around every corner, there’s always something new popping up at the Boise Spring Home & Garden Show. Brighten up and bring new life to your home this season.

March 14-March 17 2019!
Thurs & Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 11am-7pm
Sun 11am-5pm

Admission is just $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids 12 and under get in free! Bring the whole family and get ready for Spring in Idaho with Renewable Energy NW LLC!
Keep an eye on our website here as well as our Facebook page for all of our upcoming events!

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SOLAR PV

SAVE WITH SOLAR!


Harness the power of the sun to fuel your home or business for just pennies a day! Find out how much you can save!
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SOLAR THERMAL

MORE THAN HOT WATER!


Solar thermal is a efficient way to heat all the water in your home! More than just hot showers, it can save you from shoveling snow too!
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WHOLE HOUSE FANS

WHOLE HOUSE COOL


Our whole house fans are one of the most efficient ways to cool your home and bring in fresh air!

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ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

SAVING IS SIMPLE!


You don’t have to spend a lot to save a lot! Fact is, there are hundreds of ways to improve your home energy efficiency beyond solar!