Resources

New eco-friendly technologies and innovations emerge everyday and the resources are endless. GPM is dedicated to helping our clients make environmentally responsible decisions and have compiled some data we believe will help inform you better about the ever-changing green movement.

Many believe a green business or lifestyle is just not financially feasible for them. In some cases that is the truth, but with more federal and local programs offering incentives, green technologies and solutions are becoming more affordable.
Rebates exist for many of GPM’s technologies and some communities qualify for grant money. Financing is also available. No matter the situation, we can help find the most economical way to make the eco-friendly changes you desire a reality. Contact us to learn more about your options for affording green technologies.

• GPM Brochure
• KVAR Brochure
• Wholesale Power Brochure
• GALE 1kw Wind Turbine
• Frigitek Single Phase Info Sheet
• LED Edge Area Light
• LEDway Street Light
• LED Philips Brochure
• GPM Blog

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Helpful Websites:

• In My Backyard Tool (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
• Database of State & Federal Renewable Energy Incentives
• Regional Wind Potential
• The Green Power Network (U.S. Department of Energy)

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Glossary of Eco-Lingo:

Alternative Energy- Clean and environmentally friendly energy created by sources such as solar, wind and water; not non-renewable sources like coal or oil.

Alternative Fuel- A transportation fuel that is not a fossil fuel such as ethanol and bio fuels.

Biodegradable- The ability of a material or substance to be broken down by natural processes then absorbed by the eco-system quickly and without harmful effects to the environment.

Carbon Credit- A permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of carbon dioxide because of their reduction of greenhouse gases.

Carbon Footprint- A measure of the total amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases produced by someone or something, all of which can contribute to climate change.

Carbon Neutral- A company, person or action that does not produce carbon emissions or offsets the gases elsewhere.

Climate Change- A change in global temperatures and weather patterns over time brought on by natural processes or accelerated by human activity such as burning fossil fuels.

Daylighting- Illuminating a space using sunlight or natural light.

Energy Efficient- Products and systems that are able to use less energy than conventional counterparts while performing the same function.

Gasification- The process of breaking down a solid waste and turning it into a gas.

Greenhouse Effect- The process in which certain gases trap heat from the sun, increasing the overall temperature of the Earth.

Greenhouse Gasses- Gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that create the Greenhouse effect. They include carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.

Kilowatt- A standard metric unit of measurement for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts.

LED- Stands for light emitting diode, LEDs are used as a light source. They are considerably more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, and offer more hours of light.

Renewable Resource- Something that can be used over and over to produce energy without being used up. Examples are wind, water and solar power.

Solar Energy- Energy created by the sun collected from things like panels or towers.

Wastewater Treatment- The process of removing contaminants from sewage.

Wind Power- Energy generated by wind.