Internship Program Continuing Success

Eric Schultz of the Suffolk Times wrote a piece on the internship program of Eastern Energy Systems, Inc.

Take a look at: http://www2.timesreview.com/ST/Stories/T070909_Interns_ES

A little update.

It's been some time since our last blog update and the reason for this is not because of a lack of desire to do it or because the blog has been ignored, but becuase e2sys is as busy as ever.

With the new office up and running, e2sys is out there every day finding those who are interesting in eliminating their electricity bills through solar and wind, use natural energy from the earth in a geothermal system to heat AND cool their home. All of this can be done to reduce our footprint on this earth while saving money and not sacrificing any of the comforts of home.

E2sys is nearly complete with a very large residential geothermal system. The owners of the home have been more than accomodating with our presence, as we are using the install to perfect all aspects of the system. So to them, e2sys says thank you.

E2sys is also working on BIG things when it comes to wind energy on Long Island.

Of course e2sys is still running on full circuits in our solar department with several installations lined up.

The e2sys interns have become an intergral part of the company. They're fitting in like family and we couldn't ask for a better group of highly skilled and intelligent students. Every one of them is doing their part to help the company and they're consistantly inspiring everyone in the office and in the field.

This is not nearly enough of an update, but e2sys is busy. We'll make it a point to make the posts more regular, but if you're interested in being updated at a faster pace, check out our Twitter page which is linked at the right hand side of the blag page.

The Urgency of Water Conservation in Renewable Energy

The following is a section of an article from UTNE Reader, an organization that provides "alternative coverage of politics, culture and new ideas."

“Increased implementation of renewable power sources is key to securing future water supplies, but when it comes to water use, not all renewables are created equal,” writes Sara Stroud, SI’s Bay Area correspondent.

Wind and solar photovoltics are among the lesser offenders; they require only one gallon of water for each megawatt hour of electricity produced (excluding water used in manufacturing). (A megawatt is one million watts, and one megawatt hour could power 400-900 homes for that hour.) Compare that to corn-derived ethanol, which sucks anywhere from 5 to 2,000 liters of water for each liter of fuel. That higher number comes courtesy of agriculture undertaken in arid states, like California and Colorado.

To read the full article go to UTNE This is just another reason to support renewable energy, especially wind and solar PV technologies. 

The Newest Members of the E2Sys Team

This week marks the beginning of the Eastern Energy Systems, Inc. internship program. The program was designed by Eastern Energy Systems, Inc. to bring in talented students from both, high school and university levels of education. 

Our premier internship program is made up of 16 students with a variety of expertise, but all with an inspiration to learn and share their knowledge. The students range from a junior in high school to individuals entering their senior years at famed universities. Some of the students hail from a variety of schools such as Stony Brook University, Albany University, Notre Dame University, Clemson University, Cornell University and many others.

The E2Sys team is very excited for the additional members of the team. We are looking forward to the great things that will come from everyone involved. 

The program is designed to teach the interns as much about renewable energy as we can. The interns will help guide themselves into the areas they will be most effective in accomplishing their own goals and those of the company. While there is an estimate of what the interns will be learning, the E2Sys team is anxious to find out the wealth of knowledge the interns will be teaching us.

The Newest

E2Sys in Long Island Business News

Jeff Miller wrote a nice piece on Jamie Minnick for the Long Island Business News magazine. In it Miller gives a brief history of Jamie and how Eastern Energy System, Inc. came about. 

You can take a look at the article at: 

http://libn.com/blog/2009/05/01/miller-great-green-hope-is-realized-in-one-laurel-home/

Custer Observatory and E2Sys

Attn all: Eastern Energy will be at the Custer Observatory, and we hope to see you there.

Sat., May 9, 7:30-9:00 PM
A LESSON ON RENEWABLE ENERGY OPTIONS
This in-depth discussion will include detailed information about renewal energy options: solar, wind, geothermal, and solar thermal. Coverage will include the impact renewal energy can have on the economy, society and the environment. Information will also be provided that will be helpful to homeowners who are considering conversion: you'll learn about the simplicity of these systems, financial benefits, financing options, and installation procedures. Presenter: Jamie Minnick, President of Eastern Energy Systems, and his family have been in the field of renewal energy for over 40 years; throughout that time they have dedicated themselves to increasing awareness about the green industry to ensure the future environmental state of the planet and to slow the process of climate change. Suggested Donation: General Admission: Free for Members, $5 Non-Members.