Too high a price for universal energy? Millions without power don’t think so

Did you know that in today’s technology-driven age, millions of people still live without regular access to fuel or electricity? That means they can’t heat their homes in the winter. They can’t cook, or keep their food refrigerated. While the rest of the world advances by leaps and bounds, these people are left to fend for themselves.

According to a paper recently published by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, it would cost an estimated $65 billion and take two decades to construct a universal energy grid. The price tag includes power generation, grid expansion and maintenance, and grants for clean-burning stove. These stoves would benefit the more than 40% of people without them and reduce accidental fatalities by up to 1.8 million, the study claims.

So are the lives of millions worth $65 billion?

Shonali Pachauri, co-author of the paper, seems to think so. “The scale of investment required is small from a global perspective,” she says. “Without new policies and efforts, universal access to modern energy will not be achieved by 2030. Actually, for cooking, the situation may even worsen…”

Pachauri is right. $65 billion equates to less than 4% of current investments in the energy sector. So we don’t need to be investing MORE—we need to be investing SMARTER.

Participating in one of NRGLab’s many energy projects may just be the shrewdest financial move you’ve ever made.

NRGLab has developed a way to increase the efficiency of gas turbine generators. With the patent-pending “Eco-SV” Method, turbines achieve electrical efficiency levels between 53 and 72%. Compare this to the efficiency of most other turbines, which are lucky to register 35%.

A joint-venture with Viscoil Holdings involves recycling waste materials into useable fuel. NRGLab possesses exclusive rights to this technology for all of Southeast Asia. Coal is scheduled to be recycled in Indonesia. Engine oil in Malaysia. Agricultural byproduct in Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore, for instance, NRGLab is able to recycle 2,000 tons of waste on a daily basis into 800 m3 of fuel! Imagine the possibilities this holds for the millions without access to power...

NRGLab is in the business of changing lives. If you’re interested in opportunities, contact us by visiting www.nrglab.asia.

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Verizon invests in green energy: is your company next?

On Tuesday, Verizon announced its plans to invest $100 million in energy efficient renovations to over a dozen of its facilities. California based developer SunPower Corp. will begin installing solar-panels and fuels cells in their home state as well as New Jersey, followed shortly by four others.

Verizon explained that the investment was made not only out of social conscience, but with their shareholders in mind. “We drive shareholder value, but we're also a good corporate citizen," said James Gowen, the company’s chief sustainability officer.

Consumers are starting to expect companies like Verizon to explore more-efficient energy alternatives, especially those involved in IT and data-cloud storage, fields known for being historically wasteful.

This time last year, Greenpeace ranked the world’s foremost IT companies by their commitment to transitioning to green technology. The environmental advocacy group praised the efforts of search engine moguls Yahoo! and Google, while Amazon and Apple were two of the bigger names adoring the bottom of the list for their continued support of nuclear and coal-burning processes.

Gowen set a goal for Verizon: 15 megawatts of all-natural power by 2014. That would reduce the company’s carbon emissions by roughly 10,000 metric tons and make them completely energy independent. Verizon is expected to see millions in savings, which could be reappropriated towards expanding renovations even further.

Power blackouts? A thing of the past! With their very own source of renewable energy, Verizon will be in control of their own destiny. Say goodbye to that public utility provider and over-paying on monthly bills. Times are tough enough without having to fork over your hard earned dollars to the government. Verizon realized this and decided to make the switch.

Like SunPower, NRGLab wants to help companies evolve to meet the demands of the 21^st Century. Investing in clean, dependable technology like the SH-Box is the responsible way to stay competitive in the global economy. The SH-Box generates electricity for $0.03 per kW, which is less than a fourth of current costs! It’s carbon-free, easy to install, and can help your business grow exponentially.

To find out how to invest in an SH-Box and participate in NRGLab’s next auction, visit them online at nrglab.asia. And remember: if you’re not thinking forward, you’ll be left behind.