These systems are designed to be more energy efficient and environmentally sound by utilizing far less fuel to generate the same or better power than any previous central power generation or delivery system. Some compare this change to that experienced in the computer industry with the transition from solely relying on main frames to greater reliance on laptops, or with energy, from solely relying on central power plants to a greater reliance on DER technologies. Smarter use of resources in expanding suburban areas is also critical. In order to provide energy consumers valued-added solutions, attract new industry and create jobs, there is an essential need to provide reliable, energy efficient power while maintaining a sustainable environmental quality of life. Power Parks could play an integral role in a restructured energy marketplace.
Customers demand solutions based on power quality and reliability.
DER technologies are cleaner, more efficient, more environmentally sound, and as deployed in Power Parks can improve our energy management opportunities in both the near and long term. For instance, they work closely with manufacturers, state officials, and utilities in several states. With Ohio's Department of Development and Environmental Protection Agency, for instance, they published a guidebook for Ohio-based manufacturers. With the New Hampshire Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services, they are helping to train high school students to provide energy efficiency audits to small businesses. It is working with the New Hampshire Governor's Office and the Business and Industry Association on an initiative designed to measure and promote energy efficiency and waste reduction among New Hampshire manufacturers.