Alternative Energy with TDC

Projects that produce savings and help our environment! Read about our alternative energy services below.

TDC Services

Data Gathering

Analyze existing building envelope and infrastructure
Gather data on history of utility expenditures
Target upgrades for energy conservation and Energy Star Compliance
Project potential energy savings and “paybacks”

Coordinate with District NJDOE Long Range Plan “System Actions”

Financing Considerations

Formulate strategies for implementation
Project potential earnings and tax impacts
Obtain NJDOE relevant aid approvals (debt-service aid, ROD Grants, stimulus funds, BPU programs)

Assist in pre-referendum information campaign

Assist in informing the public of the educational and environmental benefits

TDC Experience and System Considerations

Solar Energy Systems

Roof mounted
Parking lot canopies

Wind Energy Systems

Vertical mounted systems

Cogeneration Heat/Cooling and Electrical Energy

Micro Turbines

Ice Storage Cooling

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Energy Star Compliant High Efficiency Systems

Boilers
Day Lighting Systems
Occupancy Sensors
Temperature Control Management Systems
Electrical Distribution Systems
Water Saving Systems

Building Envelope

Roof Systems and Insulation
Window Replacement
Door Replacement

TDC Solar and Wind Projects

Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County

Alder Avenue School
Fernwood Middle School
Swift Elementary School
Slaybaugh Elementary School
Davenport Elementary School
Miller Elementary School
High School

Springfield Township, Burlington County

Springfield Township Elementary School

Lumberton Board of Education, Burlington County

Burlington County Institute of Technology, Burlington County

Westampton Campus
Medford Campus

North Hanover Township School District, Burlington County

Upper Elementary School

Burlington County Bridge Commission, Burlington County

Bristol Bridge Maintenance Building

Lenape Regional High School District, Burlington County

Brigantine Board of Education, Atlantic County

Middle School

Woodbine Board of Education, Cape May County

Woodbine Elementary School

Solar Based Systems

1. Utility cost savings: Photovoltaic solar systems produce electricity that directly reduces the energy demand from the local power utility company. The reduction in energy demand reduces the electric bill for the end user in proportion to the size of the solar energy system installed. As utility rates increase, the savings increase. Characteristics of the photovoltaic modules substantiate a 25 year warranty and allow for only a 2% degradation of the cell output per year. Excess degradation dictates warranty replacement.

2. SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credits) In addition to the utility production, the NJBPU has developed a program allowing owners of solar energy systems to sell “SREC’s” on the open market annually. The SREC is purchased principally by energy providers (utility companies) in lieu of paying a fine imposed by the NJBPU. The fine or Solar Alternative Compliance Payment (SACP) is a vehicle utilized by the NJBPU to achieve New Jersey’s goal of providing 2.12% Solar statewide by 2021. Utility companies either pay a fine or substitute less costly SRECs. This process generates substantial income on an annual basis for an owner of an operating solar energy system.

3. NJ CORE REBATE PROGRAMS: While funds exist customers can apply for a direct rebate from the NJBPU after a project has been completed.

4. Federal Tax Credit: With the current economic stimulus programs available on the national level, customers may also qualify for up to a 30% tax credit after a system is up and operating.

Wind Based Systems

Wind based systems duplicate many of the same incentives as a solar energy systems with one exception, and one modification.

1. Utility cost savings: Same as Solar

2. SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credits) Not available

3. NJ Core Rebate Programs: Similar to Solar, however, the size of the rebate is in proportion to the size of the power the wind system produces. Smaller systems producing less than 16,000 kWhr annually realize a rebate of $3.2 per kWhr while larger systems obtain $.50 per kWhr.

4. Federal Tax Credit: Same as Solar