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Person A has no expendable cash for an alternative energy system, but would like to do her part in conserving energy. What can she do to lower her energy usage?


Person B would like to use his tax return money ($5,000) and put that towards an alternative energy system. What can he consider as alternative plans for conserving energy?


Person C is concerned that she is not doing enough to conserve energy and would like to pursue a loan with the FNB Energy Bank in the amount of $10,000. She wants to relieve some of her energy draw from her provider and start producing some of her own. What sort of system should she pursue for $10,000?


Person D owns a commercial printing company and would like to decrease his electricity costs. He has changed his lights and fixtures to energy efficient alternatives. He is negotiating with the FNB Energy Bank in Plainview for a business loan in the neighborhood of $50,000. What kind of system would accomplish his goal of energy conservation?


Person E represents one of the largest breweries in Minnesota. With unprecedented revenue and double-digit profits expected this year, she needs to invest $1.2 million to relieve her company’s tax liability. This company’s long-term vision aligns with FNB Energy Bank’s forward-thinking energy conservation efforts and would like to invest in an alternative energy solution. Given today’s technology and the advances in alternative systems, where can she invest their $1.2 million to protect the environment and decrease reliance on current energy solutions?


Person F owns a dairy farm in southeast Minnesota. To stay competitive, he’s decided to look long term and invest in energy conservation to lower his energy bills. He has $25,000 to invest now and lower his bills immediately. He hopes to invest in a system that will pay for itself inside 5 years. His main requirement is electricity to his milking barns, but would like to supply his house as well.
What energy conservation equipment can this farmer buy for his $25,000 to lower his electricity costs?


Person G wants to build a new house on an existing farm. He is working with FNB Energy Bank on his financing strategy and he wants to incorporate energy efficiency into his new house design. He is interested in using wind, sun and any other alternative means to provide energy to his new home. His main goal is energy conservation, but as a businessman would also like to calculate a return on his investment.

What energy conservation systems can this farmer design into his new house for a future of energy efficiency?

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