<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><div><span>Working with client to reduce electrical loads before they consider installing a PV system.</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><br><span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>We have done many things, including lighting reduction, smart outlets, Energy Star appliances, change from desktop to laptop computers (including sleep mode settings), occupant sensors on certain lights, and removal of clock radios that were never listen to.</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style:
normal;"><br><span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Now they are looking at transformers and doorbells. We have had limited success with wireless units. Interference or corrosion issues have been some problems.<br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Is there anyone on the list, that had good stories with alternatives?</span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:
16px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;"><span>Any experience with rechargeable batteries? I have been following the thread on recharging alkaline batteries with interest.<br></span></div><div> </div><div>David Wentling<br>ConservFirst.com<br> </div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br> </div> </div></body></html>