Frank Orzechowski, PE

Education Band Wagon

Another election season is here and your vote could not be more important. Since the Bush Administration in Florida, local and state politicians have been lying to the public concerning Education and Employment. They have misled us by declaring, employment is not possible without education. They claim prospective employers will not come to Florida as [...]

Who Mourns for Grandma?

For those of you who follow my articles in Central Florida Online, you are aware the subject material is generally, technical, analytical or news related in nature. Rarely, do I write about personal experiences, however, a recent visit to a small town in Southern Louisiana has compelled me to tell the story of what I [...]

RELIGION & GOVERMENTAL MEETINGS-07/31/10

Recent Lakeland Ledger “Voice of the People” articles reflect the passion and intensity people possess with respect to prayer in public, governmental meetings. Apparently, many citizens have come to believe the issue is “Atheists vs. Believers”. I think this is a misconception and needs to be addressed. The rights of the two, opposing sides is [...]

My Evaluation of Lee Strobel’s Book, “Case for Christ”

Earlier this year, a friend of mine asked me to evaluate a book called “Case For Christ”,
written by Lee Strobel. I was chosen because my friend believed I would provide an unbiased and analytical review of what is considered a carefully, documented treatise of the authenticity of the existence of Jesus Christ. According to my [...]

Memorial Day Message

Each Memorial Day we take time to honor those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country during war related activity. Some volunteered and some did not, but all embraced the indescribable horror, no human being deserves to endure.
I was born in 1955. As a result, I was either too young or too old [...]

Photovoltaic Modules (PVs) Ch. 15-16

My name is Frank E. Orzechowski and I am an Engineering Consultant, here in Polk County, Florida. Over the last three years, several folks have contacted me about the application of photovoltaic (PV) modules for their home. I have come to realize, there is substantial misinformation and confusion pertaining to the use of this solar [...]

Photovoltaic Modules (PVs) Ch. 10-14

Chapter 10–Misconceptions Concerning Government Rebates & Credits
Before we talk about the Return on Investment, I need to clarify some misconceptions concerning the investment in the Photovoltaic Technology. Many Homeowners have told me they were informed, the local utilities were required by law, to buy back the excess electricity and the state and federal government would [...]

Photovoltaic Modules (PVs), Ch. 5-9

 My name is Frank E. Orzechowski and I am an Engineering Consultant, here in Polk County, Florida. Over the last three years, several folks have contacted me about the application of photovoltaic (PV) modules for their home. I have come to realize, there is substantial misinformation and confusion pertaining to the use of this solar [...]

Photovoltaic Modules (PVs), Ch. 1-4

My name is Frank E. Orzechowski and I am an Engineering Consultant, here in Polk County, Florida. Over the last three years, several folks have contacted me about the application of photovoltaic (PV) modules for their home. I have come to realize, there is substantial misinformation and confusion pertaining to the use of this solar [...]

Lakeland Electric Solar Hot Water Program

In June, 2009, several Polk County Citizens requested I write a comprehensive report on the application and utilization of Photovoltaic Module Technology for residential homes. These PV modules would form an array and generate electricity which would reduce the homeowner’s dependency on their local electric utility. The report was presented as a 16 chapter series [...]

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