ClearEdge 5 - Home Fuel Cell
ClearEdge Power offers an advanced solution for high utility bills. Begin saving money and energy with a single, compact home fuel cell system. You can depend on the ClearEdge5 for reliable electricity and heat, as well as clear financial and environmental benefits. Additionally, as the unit is not affected by weather or time of day, it's a smarter, more reliable choice than other alternative energy sources, producing power and heat 24/7 to meet your household's needs. That's the future of energy, today.
How It Works
About the size of a refrigerator, the ClearEdge5 fuel cell hooks up to your natural gas supply and through its fuel processor, draws the hydrogen molecules out. Then, through an electrochemical process that combines the hydrogen molecules with oxygen, the unit generates up to 5kW of electricity for use throughout your entire home and business.
As electricity is generated through an electrochemical process that does not involve combustion (unlike traditional power plant generated electricity), it produces neglible amounts of pollutants and reduces your carbon emissions by up to 40%. Moreover, as heat is produced as a byproduct of the electrochemical reaction, the unit also produces enough excess heat to warm about 750 gallons of water -- enough to heat your pool or domestic hot water supply. When used for both electricity and heat, the ClearEdge5 operates at 90% efficiency and can cut your energy costs by as much as 50%.

Benefits
Saving Starts at Home
There is never a good time to waste money, and with the economy struggling and inflation expected to rise, now is the time to invest in a more cost-effective energy solution. The ClearEdge5 uses proven fuel cell technology to convert natural gas into electricity and heat from a single, abundant fuel source. With operating costs as low as 6¢ per kWh, this onsite system will deliver the strongest return on investment – decreasing electricity bills by as much as 50% for homes that spend $1,000 or more a month on electricity or use at least 43,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) a year. Discover how the highly efficient ClearEdge5 fuel cell system can:
- Decrease your monthly energy bills
- Compliment your current energy sources
- Reduce your greenhouse gas emissions
Incentives
ClearEdge Power energy systems currently qualify for significant clean energy rebates and tax incentives at the power company, state and federal levels. These programs can range from tax rebates to a cash incentives to low or no interest loans. We can help navigate these murky financial waters to make it all crystal clear and most importantly, financially valuable to your company.
For more information about the rebates available in your state, click here.
For more information regarding federal incentives, click here.
Installation
Your personalized installation plan includes extensive oversight from a team of ClearEdge Power Engineers, Field Service Managers, and Customer Advocates to ensure the performance of your ClearEdge5 system and that you stay informed at every step of the process.
1. Project Manager does a site visit to review access and unit install details
2. Design Drawings prepared
3. Engineers review and Sign Drawings
4. Permit Processing (Plan Check)
5. Construction and inspection of foundation
6. Delivery and installation of the ClearEdge Plus energy system
7. Inspections
8. Start up and testing
Support
Your ClearEdge5 energy system is monitored 24/7 and will be serviced immediately, if needed, by our prompt and courteous team. All field service technicians are employees of ClearEdge Power.
Login any time to the Customer Energy Management Portal to:
- Update your profile information
- Change your password
- Sign up for email notifications
- Monitor your energy production levels and avoided CO2 emissions
If you have questions about your account or your equipment, please contact us.
Resources
Get more information on…
How a Fuel Cell Works
Fuel Cell Hydrogen and Energy Association
Wikipedia
YouTube: How Fuel Cells Work
Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Rebate
California Public Utilities Commission
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
EnergyCenter.Org
Fuel Cell Tax Incentives
DSIRE: Federal Incentives & Bonus Depreciation
For more information regarding federal incentives, click here.
Sustainable Energy Practices
CleanTECH San Diego
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Flex Your Power
Sierra Club Green Home
Our Partners
Fuel Cell Hydrogen and Energy Association
United States Green Building Council
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
California Public Utilities Commission
California Center for Sustainable Energy
California Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative
Clean Economy Network
CleanTECH San Diego
Climate Solutions
Energy Solutions Center, Inc.
Northeast Energy and Commerce Association
Regenerative Network
