Tag: solar power

Carlisle’s Sikeston, MO building products manufacturing facility delivers up to a 38% improvement in building performance and generates over 10% of its energy used through renewable solar power.

To enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, facility executives should consider implementing onsite solar solutions.

Off-grid solar-powered electric vehicle charging can alleviate the headaches of grid interconnection, while providing additional value to companies that support EV adoption.

Westfield Topanga was repurposed from a former department store space once occupied by Sears. Plus, February's free USGBC course.

ACEEE policy brief summarizes programs that provide energy efficiency resources; American Clean Power Association report analyzes new clean energy landscape.

SRP Solar for Nonprofits program awards free solar energy system to Arizona Humane Society Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus.

Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), this year's theme for the annual campaign is “Connected to Safety,” focused on emerging technology.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the USGBC for Building Design and Construction.

Target recently met its goal of installing solar panels on 500 of its stores by 2020 and now plans to go 100% solar by 2030.

The project ranks as New Jersey’s largest net metered solar project and distinguishes Six Flags Great Adventure as one of the world’s first solar-powered theme parks.

Through its Onsite Solar Initiative, the company will install solar panels at more than 60 locations, including financial centers, ATMs, and offices.

The International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) Commentary provides expert commentary to help understand solar energy provisions.

The campus-wide solar installations are expected to generate $6.2 million in cost savings for the university over the next 20 years.

The array is the first American commercial system to use SolarWorld’s mono-PERC bifacial modules.

This pre-engineered, modular solar PV solution aims to help facilities scale their renewable energy programs with minimal disruption.

The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Now, more than ever, smart procurement and tracking are crucial.

Americans also may be surprised at just how far the United States has come regarding green and sustainability issues.

In 2012, Kaiser Permanente adopted a national sustainable energy policy and launched an ambitious strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 (compared to 2008 levels). Developing onsite generation of renewable power plays a significant role in reducing its carbon emissions and meeting its 2020 goal.

Facilities with photovoltaic installations can pose additional challenges to firefighting efforts, and planning is key.