Daniel J. Stouffer
Educated in English and Mathematics, I dabble in writing pieces of this or that on the Internet while I work my day job building demand side energy management, carbon footprint reporting, and refrigerant gas tracking software.
I work for Verisae, Inc. I'm deeply involved in carbon management and renewable energy. My quest is to bring solar energy to U.S. Residential homeowners and to better manage the substances that harm our environment.
I'm also a small business owner working to promote the adoption of renewable energy. Solargies (Solar Energies), my goal is to spread the use of renewable solar power as simply and as rapidly as possible. He is also a writer, investing his time and energies educating people about renewable energy, the exciting world of interactive marketing, and other oddities of interest. (www.Solargies.com)
My personal mission statement: To gather data, to distill information, to build knowledge, and to attain wisdom. To learn, to work hard, and to be internally motivated when acquiring skills. "Every person that you meet knows something you do not - learn from them."
Verisae's Refrigerant Tracker and the Enterprise Carbon Footprint (ECF) products allows companies to take inventory of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and refrigerant gas emissions. CO2 gas, Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and refrigerant gas emissions are tracked and better manage. Organizations can have a direct effect on the environment through better data management and taking accurate inventories of all greenhouse gases (GHGs) that contribute to their Carbon Footprint.
In my position, I work collaboratively with client teams to understand their goals, document the solution, and mange User Centered Design projects. I'm driven to implement solutions that deliver measurable business value and enhanced user experience.
As a Product Manager for Refrigerant Tracker, I help design how to make the right content available to the right people at the right time. My role involves the design of interactive systems that help users find and manage information or functionality more successfully. (www.refrigerant-tracker.com)
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Articles by Daniel J. Stouffer
April 20, 2009
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defined regulation for the proper recovery of refrigerant gases during a service event or system retrofits. The U.S. Clean Air Act established environmental standards for the proper management of systems containing refrigerant gases.
April 20, 2009
In 2007 and 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an industry model of the expected HCFC market size and the related demand for R-22. The current and new demand for R-22 refrigerant gas will ever increase as new leaks and service events need to top off the gas. This will increase the shortage of available R-22 in the marketplace.
April 20, 2009
Organizations that produce greenhouse gases (GHGs), recognize that carbon emissions reporting is an increasingly important consideration and of strategic importance in the coming months. As regulation forces these companies to consider their reporting methods, many are turning to clean-tech software to help gather and report the relevant CO2 data built to support the reporting protocols of The California Climate Registry.
April 20, 2009
The refrigerant gas the highest global warming potential (GWP) are the HCFCs, the hydrochlorofluorocarbons. These chemicals have warming potentials ranging from 120 to 12,240, and are most often found in refrigeration and cooling systems. This means that one pound of HCFC is equal to 12,240 pounds of CO2.
April 03, 2009
There are good opportunities out there that do not require an upfront investment. Emerging technology in renewable energy is creating what are called green collar jobs. Solar energy is now a viable business opportunity for the home based business owner. The outlook for renewable energy in 2009-2010 is very bright.
April 01, 2009
By using a mass balance method, a facility is tracking the amount of substances used for a specific function. These substances can be refrigerant gases or other harmful substances that deteriorate the environment. This emissions tracking method is broken down by how much enters the system, how much leaves the system, and how much is stored within the system during its usage. This approach is used when it is necessary to account for refrigerant usage over the course of a given time period. The resultant data is used for annual reporting, carbon emissions accounting, or other objectives that required detailed data collection and monitoring.
March 27, 2009
Overseeing The U.S. Clean Air Act is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Among the issues the federal law addresses are air pollution prevention and control, ozone protection, air quality, carbon emission reporting (future additions), requirements to limit the deterioration of air quality, and to protect the ozone layer.
March 19, 2009
The newly formed Obama administration has listed greenhouse gas (GHG) tracking and reporting as a major goal, with the objective of protecting the future of the environment by reducing today's carbon footprint. If no action were taken, the makeup of the earth would significantly altered. Future actions will establish a market drive carbon cap and trade program to drive GHG emissions reductions.
March 17, 2009
The EPA recently announced a plan which covers the need for mandatory carbon emissions reporting and thus is aimed at controlling the levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and other chemicals, such as refrigerant gases, that directly lead to the problem of climate change. The EPA has further decided that carbon dioxide is so much of a problem to the public in general that it requires very strict regulation and market-based incentives to bring it under control.
March 12, 2009
The EPA enforcement penalties applies to facilities that improperly emit, vent, or dispose of refrigerant gas. The law requires proper servicing and safe removal of any equipment using restricted substances, such as ozone depleting substances (ODS). Noncompliance could result in fines of up to $25,000 a day, per violating HVAC-R system.
March 10, 2009
Since the causes of ozone layer depletion were identified, solutions were put into place to reduce or eliminate their usage. The U.S. Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocols address the problem internationally. The goal of these treaties is to stop the damage to the ozone layer by phasing out known contributors.
March 05, 2009
As a result of new environmental laws, managing the use of R22 refrigerant gas is more important than ever as government regulators can conduct unannounced spot checks to ensure tracking records comply with the reporting requirements. If there is a refrigerant leak, documentation must show how the gases were recovered. All of this is not to mention the supply of R22 will be 20 percent below market demand starting in 2010.
March 04, 2009
The Climate Registry makes it politically and geographically easier for countries to come together to achieve positive effects on climate change. By using a common framework or set of reporting protocols, current and future carbon emissions management programs, perhaps adopted at a national level through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), can work together and be supported at a reduced cost across the economy.
March 03, 2009
Overseeing The U.S. Clean Air Act is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Among the issues the federal law addresses are air pollution prevention and control, ozone protection, air quality, carbon emission reporting (future additions), requirements to limit the deterioration of air quality, and to protect the ozone layer.
How and Why A Refrigerant Leak Causes a Business Wasted Expense and Results in Environmental Damages
February 25, 2009
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set strict standards for regulating and monitoring a refrigerant leak. The Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocols were both created to establish similar environmental standards internationally. These regulations include protocols for repairing refrigerant leaks or disposing of systems within a certain time frame.
February 25, 2009
Calculating carbon emissions is a complex process. The different types of emissions need to be identified and collected company wide. From this information, the amount of each type of gas released into the environment needs to be calculated. In addition, tracking methods need to show the daily use of refrigerant gas. The end result will show the global warming potential for each facility with a refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) system or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
February 25, 2009
A key component of The Montreal Protocol is its continuous monitoring of facilities containing refrigerant gases to make certain that proper control measures are in place for dealing with substances that are harmful to the environment, i.e. ozone depleting substances (ODS). However, the increasing focus remains on companies and industries that fail to comply with this agreement. The result can be thousands of dollars in fines.
February 15, 2009
The following article Creating A Solar Energy Business on A Shoe String Budget will define what a home based or work from home business is, what entrepreneurial skills are needed to start one, how good opportunities should not require upfront investments, and add a short commentary on the prospects of solar energy as a small business offering in 2009 - 2010.
February 16, 2009
The California Air Resources Board was formed to focus on air quality and areas for improvement. A good refrigerant gas management program is an essential element. CARB has been proactive, working with the people of the state, its' corporations and government bodies with the aim of protecting public health, welfare and the delicate ecology.
February 11, 2009
The following explains the refrigerant gas management program to be included in the AB 32 legislation in California. We will also provide details related AC/HVAC system refrigerant gas leak detection, monitoring, tracking, and reporting. These details related to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation to be passed in early 2009 as well as the anticipated U.S. EPA adoption of similar regulations.
February 04, 2009
According to the 2008 study, the EPA is limiting the amount to HCFC R-22 to 20% LESS than industry demand. This means that R-22 will likely increase in cost substantially and available stocks will be bought up by the bigger organizations. It also means that reclaimed, recycled, and used R-22 could become more valuable than virgin in that it could be used "universally" in pre and post 2010 equipment.
January 28, 2009
This article explains, at a high-level, a few of the emerging carbon emissions reporting protocols. There are dozens CO2 reporting requirements under development Worldwide. As of early 2009, The Climate Registry´s reporting protocol is leading the way in the United States. The EPA, ISO 14064, and World Resources Institute also have documented carbon emissions reporting protocols worth reviewing.
January 22, 2009
The following explains the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) at summary level with a short introduction to the Stationary Equipment Refrigerant Management Program to be integrated into the AB 32 legislation in 2009. Communicated here is information related to existing and emerging refrigerant gas management, monitoring, tracking, and reporting legislation to be effective in 2010. As with all pending legislation, the refrigerant management is subject to change.
January 12, 2009
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is evolving rapidly to address today´s global climate and energy challenges. As it does, the solar revolution provides excellent business opportunities. The following outlines the requirements to starting your own home-based solar energy business.
January 08, 2009
The following explains where refrigerant gases come from, why they are used in AC and HVAC equipment, and how existing United States and European regulations require detailed monitoring and reporting of refrigerant gas usage, leaks, and disposal.
June 30, 2008
Throughout most of the United States, the average homeowner can expect 4 or 5 sun-hours per day. This is true even in rainy Seattle and most of Alaska. Each of these locations still receive about 3 or 4 sun-hours per day. This means, of course that more panels are needed to cover consumption but solar generated electricity is still possible.
June 30, 2008
We are now at the dawn of a home solar energy revolution. The solar power manufacturers invented and are beginning to manufacture new solar modules that do not use silicon at all. There are alternative materials using nano-technology that are and will continue to radically change the consumption and production of solar generated electricity.
June 15, 2008
Think of your home energy or electricity consumption as a bucket of water and the amount of solar radiation as the time they need to fill that bucket. It is easier to understand how to size a residential solar energy system to meet your home usage needs with this in mind.
June 09, 2008
Becoming knowledgeable in the electrical technical terms is an important step when considering purchasing or renting a solar energy system for your home. You should feel comfortable talking with solar industry experts about your home solar options. In this article, we will dive into understanding the language of residential solar electric systems.
May 19, 2008
At Solargies, our goals are not to just promote the adoption of alternative energy sources and the help change the general mind set towards improved energy conservation but it is also my personal quest is to create a powerful, grassroots movement for social, economic and environmental change. Learn more at http://www.Solargies.com/Residential_Solar_Energy.htm
April 29, 2008
At Solargies, our goals are not to just promote the adoption of alternative energy sources and the help change the general mind set towards improved energy conservation but it is also my personal quest is to create a powerful, grassroots movement for social, economic and environmental change. Learn more at http://www.Solargies.com
April 29, 2008
At Solargies, we plan to make the right Eco-friendly, green solutions available to the American homeowners. My role involves the leadership, communication, and the education related to the adoption solar energy system rentals. We provide homeowners the option to rent a solar electric system and avoid the upfront investment in solar (PV) technology. Learn more at http://www.Solargies.com
April 15, 2008
We are at the dawn of a solar revolution in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers is emerging everywhere.
December 29, 2007
Residential Solar Power is About to Hit Mainstream
Be on your way towards a safer, cleaner, and more renewable energy source for your home. Feel good about living with today's environmentally friendly choices. US homeowners can now rental solar panels and generate their own electricity.
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