| In an attempt reduce the energy waste a few | | | | signed a deal with Southern California Public Power |
| businesses have joined forces; they have began | | | | Authority who helped organize this attempt at |
| installing ice machines for an abnormal reason. They | | | | renewing energy efficiency. |
| are apart of a much bigger plan that will hopefully | | | | 2. What they'll be saving: As it goes during the highest |
| involve many different companies and organizations | | | | time of energy consumption a massive 40-50% of a |
| throughout the nation. The ice will be made at night, | | | | buildings energy needs are drawn as a result of A/C |
| when minimal amounts of energy will be used, and | | | | units, the numbers say this will reduce consumption by |
| then the ice will be used during day time hours to chill | | | | up to 95%, which is absolutely amazing. |
| the coolant for the A/C units. This technology is just | | | | 3. Cost: Its going to cost the city a whopping 20 million |
| another step in this "green movement" that so many | | | | dollars, which the US Department of Energy provided. |
| large and small business owners are taking part of. Not | | | | I feel like this is a step in the right direction. With the |
| only will this help the environment, but it will hit much | | | | immense probability of success, and with the results |
| closer to home in the money department lower waste | | | | that have been foretasted I hope to see this |
| of energy means that it will inevitably save you money, | | | | technology adapted to fit every different type of air |
| and if you're like me any chance to save money is | | | | conditioner whether it be residential, commercial, or |
| much needed. | | | | portable. With and luck, I think we'll be seeing this |
| | | | initiative take off and spread like wildfire throughout the |
| 1. Who: The ice makers themselves will be provided | | | | county. |
| "Ice Energy" based out of Colorado. They have also | | | | |