Running on Hydrogen Fuel Cells! Located in Chicago!
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Running on Hydrogen Fuel Cells!
Located in Chicago!
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work The hydrogen ions move through the electrolyte
membrane to the cathode electrode where they combine with oxygen and the electrons to produce water.
Pros and Cons
Pros Ultra clean (no
pollutants) Reduces fuel cost Provides electricity
and heat all the time Only bi-products our
water, heat, and electricity
Reduces green houses gases
Cons Very expensive Hard to store the
energy Highly flammable Dependent on fossil
fuels Not easy to replace
infrastructure
Passive Solar Design
Significantly lowers heating and cooling costs
Strategically placed windows and walls No fossil fuels needed for heating or
cooling
Reflective Paint
Reflects sunlight and its heat Worth the extra cost Reduces heat build up Lowers the price of air conditioning
Water Conservation
Rain Barrel This easy attachment to the house’s
gutter will pay for itself after a couple of months
Collecting extra rainwater it’s like your own personal well
The water collected from this can be used for gardening
Double Pane Windows
Add insulation Increase energy efficiency Block harmful ultraviolet lights Create less emissions Reduce outdoor noise
Ingenious Insulation
Straw baleCheaper than traditional methodsLow-embodied energySimple installation and constructionProduced from wasted grainsCan last hundreds of years
Energy Efficient Materials Sustainable flooring
Comes in bamboo, wood and cork
Environmentally friendlyAll made from renewable materialsShipped and delivered in more efficient way
CFL and LED Bulbs
Use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs
Last much longer than incandescent bulbs
Creates same amount of light
Extension #2
LED bulbs last up to 50,000 watts and use 6-8 watts while on. On the other hand, incandescent bulbs require 60 watts and last only one 1,200 hours. If both bulbs are used up to their burnout point, how much more energy will the incandescent bulb use?