A. Morton Archibald, Jr., P.E., C.E.M., NABCEP PV Installation Professional of North Alabama Chapter of ASHRAE

On average, the sun sends us enough energy in 28 seconds to meet the world’s energy needs all day and all night. But we know weather is seldom “average.” The sun doesn’t always shine, the wind doesn’t always blow, and rivers do not always flow at even an average rate. We often get too little or too much.
The key to using renewable energies is storage. We need to save surplus to meet deficits. We can store energy electrically, chemically, or mechanically. Batteries can be smaller than a dime or bigger than the largest shipping container. We can even store energy in a mountain lake. we can store daytime energy for nighttime use, energy from excellent weather for periods of inclimate conditions, from hours of peak production to meet the needs of peak demand, and so much more.
Using energy storage lets us take maximum advantages of renewables.  This will not only be good for the environment but for your cash flow as well.

Biography:

Morton is a registered professional civil engineer, a certified energy manager, and a certified photovoltaic installation professional. He began his energy career at age 12, when his father taught him to caulk houses in the neighborhood. He is now the Chief Engineer for Affordable Energy Solutions. He has led the company to projects in Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, North Carolina, and the Philippines.

Morton graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's of Civil Engineering degree in 1966. He continued graduate studies at Louisiana State University, the Army Logistics Management Center, and the Army Command & General Staff College. He retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers as a lieutenant colonel. He was a “Master Trainer” for the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, an instructor for the US Army Command and General Staff College, and an instructor for the US Army Engineer’s School. He is past president of the Alabama Solar Association, and now president of the North Alabama Chapter of ASHRAE. He was named the 2008 Alabama Solar Professional of the Year.

Morton was the energy manager for Redstone Arsenal including the Corpus Christi Army Depot and the Tarheel Plant. He managed a multi-million dollar monthly utility program conducting energy audits specializing in reducing utility costs through energy awareness and low-cost/no-cost energy improvements. He reviewed plans and specifications for new buildings adapting them for the lowest life cycle cost.

A. Morton Archibald, Jr., P.E., C.E.M., NABCEP PV Installation Professional of North Alabama Chapter of ASHRAE

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