Introducing Advance Energy Options network

To all of our future readers,

Hello, my name is Dave Terry. I am the President and Founder of Advance Energy Options network, or AEOn for short. AEOn, pronounced “Ion”, is a web based company that networks with the leading providers of energy generating technologies. We seek to find practical and pragmatic strategies in the implementation of the most economical energy generating technologies.

We are interested in not only renewable energy but innovation in all forms of energy generation - particularly those solutions which lend themselves to implementation by small communities or families. We believe that the solution to many of the world’s problems in obtaining sufficient energy is to: first, stress the benefits of energy conservation; secondly, aim at enhancing electrical distribution by adding smaller and cleaner electrical generators closer to the energy users; and lastly, focus on renewable energy resources.

Now the question we are frequently asked: “Is it time to implement energy generating technologies based on renewable resources?” The answer is: “An unqualified yes! But which technology and who should make the investment?” It is our aim to answer those questions.

Not all renewable energy resource technologies which are popular today are necessarily right for you. It depends on a number of variables. First and foremost, have you already incorporated the most common energy conservation techniques? Energy Conservation is where everyone should look first. Conservation measures can not only offer great savings now but will also reduce the cost of future energy investments. Secondly, where do you live? Latitude, elevation, weather, soil conditions, among other local parameters play a major role in determining what type of technology is best for you. In addition, are your energy needs constant? Do you need more energy at certain times of the day or during particular seasons of the year? Do you spend more energy for cooling in the summer or heating during the winter? Or like many of us is your problem both? Finally and perhaps the most important variable, how much do you spend on energy now? Investing in alternative energy technology can be expensive. You need to understand your current energy costs before diving in. That means you need to have more than a vague idea of how much you spent on utilities last month. Helping you find the answers to these questions is what we are all about.

Furthermore, not all energy contractors provide the same service. It is not reasonable to expect a solar voltaic contractor to recommend energy conservation techniques. However, some reputable contractors will point out some measures that can help. Nor is it common for a solar voltaic contractor to recommend a geo-exchange heat pump system even if that may be the best way to invest your energy saving dollars. A solar voltaic contractor is in the business of selling solar voltaic systems. It is not his business to advise you on all the options available to you. Fortunately for you, that's our business.

Moreover, not all contractors take the proper care necessary to insure the equipment is installed properly. For example, often times the most optimum location for a solar voltaic system is the roof. But at the same time, how the equipment is installed on the roof can be extremely problematic. What good is it to have a $20,000 state of the art solar voltaic system if you are plagued with roof leaks? Energy contractors are not roofers. It is impossible to properly secure the solar panels to the roof structure without penetrating the roofing membrane. And depending on the existing roofing system whether it is clay tile, composition shingle, built-up, or wood shingle; the methods of penetrating the roofing membrane will vary significantly. Energy contractors do not normally make it a practice of researching the best methods of installing their equipment on the many different types of roofing systems. But again fortunately for you, we do.

So if you have not guessed it by now the reason why you might want to return to this blog or visit our website is to obtain the following:

1. A fair and unbiased insight into all of the various available energy technologies - their history and projected future

2. A clear understanding of the pros and cons of a particular technology

3. How to select the most optimum technology for your particular needs

4. How to select a contractor and insure the work is completed satisfactorily

5. How to evaluate your particular situation and insure you are investing wisely

In our website’s Planning Tools Section, we will provide special tools which will allow an individual or organization to choose the most optimum technology, hire the best contractor, and insure the various system components are installed properly. And best of all, provided our advertising revenue is sufficient our Planning Tools will be free to the reader.

Moreover, we will not only provide custom tools to aid you in your planning but also enlist the aid of others to ensure that you are given the most informative website experience possible. AEOn is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. In this manner we can provide our readers a convenient method at no additional cost of furthering their research with the purchase of books and other download-able media. In like manner, we have established a relationship with Google Ad Sense to include relevant ads for goods and services that relate directly to the subject of each page of our web site. Finally, we include direct links to Wikipedia, YouTube, and other select websites to offer you an even more informative and enjoyable experience.

This is admittedly an ambitious project. We welcome any advice or help we can get. If for some reason, you think we have something wrong or feel we should add or modify something in our planning tools let us know. Whether you are a student, teacher, contractor, engineer, consumer, or do-it-yourselfer feel free to contact us. We read all of our emails, though we cannot promise to answer everyone. Our website is still in construction. But if you want a quick peak, the address is http://www.aeonetwork.net/index.html.

We hope you come back to this blog and visit our website frequently.

Sincerely,

David Jon Terry