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April 28, 2005
Tapping into Clean Energy Recovery in Rhode Island
Rentricity Receives Financial Support from Rhode Island State Energy Office and becomes the first Renewable Resource Generator Provider of the New England Power Pool
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company, has received financial support from the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund. The funding will support two pre-development renewable energy programs in the State in cooperation with the Pawtucket Water Supply Board and Providence Water. “We are excited about the prospects of recovering energy from various state-based water systems” says Janice McClanaghan, Chief of Energy & Community Services of the Rhode Island State Energy Office (RISEO); “Our goal is to identify ways of using commercially available technologies for renewable power generation that can have a positive and immediate economic and environmental impact in the State of Rhode Island.”
Rentricity was approved as a member in the Alternative Resource Provider Sector of the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) in February, the first designee of its kind in the history of NEPOOL. This membership will provide Rentricity with the ability to sell its’ clean, renewable energy produced by a Flow-to-Wire system and establishes an accounting for Rentricity’s unique Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) which will be important to help state’s meet their respective renewable energy standards required by law.
Rentricity Inc.’s unique Flow-to-Wire systems recovery untapped energy found in drinking water systems pressurized piping and, individually, can produce between 30 and 200 kilowatts of clean, renewable power. “With growth in urban and suburban populations, water systems can take a more active role in public welfare by converting its mandatory flows into electricity” says Frank Zammataro, President & Co-founder of Rentricity. “When you consider the electric grid that services counties, towns, boroughs, cities, and villages exist side by side with the same geographic territory as water systems, you start to see an aggregate approach to energy recovery that can have long term regional benefits.”
Pam Marchand, Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board says, “As we continue the construction of our new water treatment facility, planning intelligently for energy recovery now makes sense.” Pawtucket is completing the development of a treatment facility that can take advantage of energy recovery during various operations to serve the population of that city. Paul Gadoury, P.E., Director of Engineering at Providence Water concurs: “Providence Water has historically been active in pursuit of hydroelectric power generation; the Rentricity study will support our interest in identifying new approaches to recover energy from our facilities.”
Rentricity is schedule to commence the Rhode Island work in May and will be making recommendations for site development by the late-summer 2005.
About Rentricity:
Rentricity, Inc. is an early-stage Delaware corporation focused on transforming untapped energy in various man-made processes into electricity. To harness this energy, Rentricity will use its patent pending Flow-to-Wiresm systems. These smart devices consist of a micro-turbine, generator, sensors, processors, electronic controls, and communications equipment that operate autonomously. The Company will provide many benefits to its water utility partners and the local community. Integrated sensors will enable Rentricity to offer its RenFlowsm information services to partners. These services will provide real-time system performance data and assist partners to maximize operational efficiencies and security. The company can be reached at http://www.rentricity.com
Rentricity Contact: Frank Zammataro, 732.319.4501
About RISEO:
The Rhode Island State Energy Office (RISEO) administers a variety of federal and state program grants which provide a broad spectrum of energy assistance, energy and water conservation, and weatherization services to the people of Rhode Island. The primary mission of the Energy Office is to maintain a healthy economy, foster economic development and ensure the health, safety and welfare of the people of Rhode Island. As a self-sufficient division, the office ensures that Rhode Island's energy resources are efficiently and economically managed, and consistent with sound environmental practices for the benefit of future generations. Rhode Island State Energy Office Contact: Janice McClanaghan, 401.222.6920
About Providence Water:
Providence Water operates the largest water utility in the State, serving 60 percent of the population of Rhode Island. An average of 67 million gallons per day are consumed in the 17 cities and towns served. Providence Water (PW) meets the needs of the environment while serving pure, high quality drinking water to its customers. Providence Water Contact: David Nickerson, 401.521.6300
About Pawtucket Water Supply Board:
The Pawtucket Water Supply Board (PWSB) is a water supplier that serves a population of over 100,000. The retail service area includes the Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls and the Valley Falls section of the Town of Cumberland. The PWSB owns and operates the water systems in Pawtucket and Valley Falls, and the City of Central Falls owns and operates the system in Central Falls. Pawtucket Water Supply Board Contact: Pamela Marchand, 401.729.5001
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at April 28, 2005 01:40 AM