Running on Hydrogen Fuel Cells!

Located in Chicago!

How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work The hydrogen ions move through the electrolyte

membrane to the cathode electrode where they combine with oxygen and the electrons to produce water.

Pros and Cons

Pros Ultra clean (no

pollutants) Reduces fuel cost Provides electricity

and heat all the time Only bi-products our

water, heat, and electricity

Reduces green houses gases

Cons Very expensive Hard to store the

energy Highly flammable Dependent on fossil

fuels Not easy to replace

infrastructure

Passive Solar Design

Significantly lowers heating and cooling costs

Strategically placed windows and walls No fossil fuels needed for heating or

cooling

Reflective Paint

Reflects sunlight and its heat Worth the extra cost Reduces heat build up Lowers the price of air conditioning

Water Conservation

Rain Barrel This easy attachment to the house’s

gutter will pay for itself after a couple of months

Collecting extra rainwater it’s like your own personal well

The water collected from this can be used for gardening

Double Pane Windows

Add insulation Increase energy efficiency Block harmful ultraviolet lights Create less emissions Reduce outdoor noise

Ingenious Insulation

Straw baleCheaper than traditional methodsLow-embodied energySimple installation and constructionProduced from wasted grainsCan last hundreds of years

Energy Efficient Materials Sustainable flooring

Comes in bamboo, wood and cork

Environmentally friendlyAll made from renewable materialsShipped and delivered in more efficient way

CFL and LED Bulbs

Use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs

Last much longer than incandescent bulbs

Creates same amount of light

Extension #2

LED bulbs last up to 50,000 watts and use 6-8 watts while on. On the other hand, incandescent bulbs require 60 watts and last only one 1,200 hours. If both bulbs are used up to their burnout point, how much more energy will the incandescent bulb use?