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We have been into recycling for many years. We started recycling when we were hiking in our local mountains here in Idyllwild with our greyhounds. I would get off duty at the fire station & we would go for a hike, we kept finding bottles & cans at the trail heads and began cleaning up while we were there. We found we could turn them in for the CRV (now CA Cash) We started a 501c3 non-profit orginazition called Idyllhounds, Recycling to Rescue Racers. Working with all the greyhound groups later lead to the start up of embroidery business.

Woody, A greyhound helping raise money for other greyhounds.

Our first greyhound, Woody, would help Gretchen. She would climb down an embankment off the trail to get a bottle or can, then call Woody. He would come down next to her, she would say Help me Woody and hold his collar, he would then pull her up the hillside.

We have been doing the recycling for the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines since 2004. All the proceeds from the recycling go to greyhound rescue.

We have recycling bins at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District, and that also goes to the greyhounds.

Many people in our area drop off their recycling to help greyhounds.

 

solar pannels power embroidery machine

Here are some of Greyt Threads Solar Panels. We have additional panels behind this set. It was installed by Carlson Solar

The solar panels conect to these two Trace SunTie ST2500 Inverters producing 5kVA. It is fun to watch the SCE meter spin backwards:)

greyhound inverter

 

Trace / Xantrex
Two Sun Tie Inverter powers our embroidery business
Acting locally with alternative energy has just gotten a whole lot easier...

inverter
* The Sun Tie is shown with optional protective rain shield which is required for outdoor installation of the inverter.
 Connecting The Sun To Your Utility Meter
Trace Engineering’s new Sun Tie (ST) solar electric inverters are designed, built and priced to make the benefits of site-generated PV power easy for anyone to attain. The Sun Tie operates interactively with the utility, without the use of batteries. Made specifically for new, small-scale, independent power producers, the ST is a perfect choice for anyone interested in participating in the emerging Green Power market. The ST is available in four models with output capacity of 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 kVA.

Distributed generation, using the power of the sun, is a win - win choice for the environment, utility companies and consumers alike. With this form of electrical distribution, solar PV power is generated and inverted at the location where it’s used. Solar electricity helps reduce the need for new large-scale—and often environmentally harmful—generating stations and distribution lines.

Consumers can have lower electricity bills because any PV power they generate is either used in their home or business or, when there is excess, sold to the utility company. “Net Metering” is one way electricity is exchanged between the power grid and solar generators. Net Metering programs are available from many utility companies, contact your local electricity provider for details.


Yes, you can become a residential scale power producer and send power back to the utility grid! Small-scale power production is a common occurrence in homes, businesses and utility districts across the globe!

In the past, independent power production (IPP) was expensive enough that it only made economic sense for people who lived miles away from the nearest utility pole. But, today with the present technology of high quality silicon cells, mass-produced solar electric panels and high efficiency inverters, becoming your own power producer is realistic and can add value to your livelihood! Renewable energy systems and the energy conservation they inspire increasingly make sense to promote a more sustainable existence.

Electricity generation contributes more pollutants to our environment than any other industry. But, diversifying our energy supply now will help to maintain our healthy and energy dependent lifestyles. Green (renewable) energy resources increase energy self-sufficiency, and thus economic security, by reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.

Net metering legislation has currently passed in many US states. This legislation requires your utility company to provide the ability to "net meter" your renewable energy systems and send renewable energy generated power to the grid. Widespread use of net metering practices will:

  • Improve our quality of life and the air we breathe by reducing fossil fuel dependency.
  • Provide customers clear information about electricity options to enable them to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Expand the market for power from cleaner non-renewable generation.
  • Build consumer confidence in retail electricity products containing renewable energy.

Utilities benefit from increased solar generation by gaining the ability to resell the PV power they purchase to environmentally conscious customers at premium Green Power rates. Consumer generated, solar electricity can also help utility companies meet their growth requirements at lower capital costs.

Introducing the Sun Tie Inverter

All-in-One Design
All NEC (U.S. National Electrical Code) required DC input and AC output connections, disconnects and circuit breakers are housed within the Sun Tie’s compact case. A built in LCD panel provides easy-to-read system status and daily cumulative power production information.

Works With Any Type of PV Technology
The ST is designed to optimize the output from all types of solar electric technologies. The open circuit voltage window of the Sun Tie ranges up to 125 VDC so both conventional Crystalline and newer Thin Film PV modules can be used.

Maximum Power Point Tracking
The Sun Tie uses sophisticated software to track and adjust the output of the PV array. Our Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) software, which samples once a minute, ensures complete harvest of the sun’s energy all day long.

Expandable
Multiple ST inverters can be connected to a utility grid so that additional generating capacity may be added in a fully modular manner.

High Efficiency, Long Life Design
The high frequency, solid state design of the ST inverter is extremely efficient. The inverter efficiency is over 90%, with peak efficiencies of 94%. Built and designed in the U.S.A. by Trace Engineering, makers of the worlds most reliable inverters, the Sun Tie is sure to provide many years of trouble free service and carries a two year warranty.