Renewable Energy Solutions

To understand the advantages of renewable energies it is important to have a method of comparing them to conventional energies like natural gas, oil, propane and electricity.  These conventional energies, however, come in many forms – gases, liquids and electrified wires.  To make the comparison we level the playing field with one measure of energy.  At EcoGen we use the kilowatt-hour or “kWh”.

Because you are concerned about the environment, we also compare the greenhouse gas emissions of these conventional energies.  This, too, is easily achieved once all energy forms are converted to units of kWh.

We sit down with you to look at your needs with this common energy measure, then explore the potential options for your renewable energy solution.  We consider your current energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions to arrive at the economics and emission savings made possible through different renewable energy options.

Some figures you can use to calculate your own greenhouse gas emissions (tonnes per 1,000 kWh):
Natural Gas: 0.20 tonnes
Heating Oil: 0.28 tonnes
Ontario Grid Electricity: 0.24 tonnes
Propane: 0.23 tonnes