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Metropolitan goes GREEN with Energy Independent Facility

An energy independent, water conservation facility constructed by Metropolitan Industries, Inc. is now open for viewing after a ribbon cutting ceremony held back in October that officially opened the 480 sq. ft. building to the public demonstrating advances in green energy and water technology. The energy and water independent facility known as Metro-Green shows Americans how they can dramatically shrink their environmental footprint by reducing carbon emissions and the amount of energy and water consumption in their homes and businesses.

  Features of Metro Green are large solar panels that recharge two separate battery banks responsible for powering everything in the home relieving dependence on electricity. A “whole house” inverter system will allow user to easily switch between battery power and line power when necessary.
    A large rainwater harvesting system is responsible for collecting, storing and distributing water inside the facility after it is recycled and filtered for use in sinks and toilets.     
   A solar powered, radiant heated floor will warm the inside of the facility during the winter months eliminating the need for a furnace. The solar panels will help to preheat the water reducing utilities dramatically.
   The facility will process its own wastewater due to an aerobic wastewater treatment system that meets the NSF International’s requirements for public health and safety. The unique treatment system uses a working drip system that allows all class 1 effluent to be utilized onsite. The drip system will irrigate the flowers, plants and garden.
   Finally, a solar powered well pump will supply fresh water to outside storage tanks for everyday use inside the home when rainfall does not keep up with water demand while a sump pump system powered with its own battery back up supply will power pumps during a storm.
   “Given the rising costs of all types of energy such as natural gas, electricity and heating oil plus given the limited supplies of fresh water in various locations, this event will be a timely showcase of what steps Americans can take in the future to relieve the demand on vital resources,” says Metropolitan Industries, Inc. President John Kochan, Jr.
   “This exhibition showed the country that it can be done with a little ingenuity, time and investment but will pay back dividends to households and businesses in the future,” he said.