Tag Archives: commercial
Residential vs. Commercial Energy Use
Combined, buildings in the United States consume 40% of all energy. But these buildings are not created equal. The important first step in reducing energy use in buildings is to understand what type of building it is, and what the occupants are there to do. A school will have different energy consumption habits than a [...]
Solar: Breaking into Prisons
California’s prisons and state hospitals are increasingly becoming energy independent as the state Department of General Services pursues power purchase agreements for solar installations on large swaths of unused adjacent land and rooftops. SunEdison has installed 18.4 megawatts of solar on California Department of Corrections grounds in the last six years and the state is [...]
In Focus: Dupont’s Solar Quality Standards
Solar installations were removed from twenty-four San Diego Unified School District campuses after corrosion was discovered that threatened the possibility of electrical issues that could lead to fires. The 4.3-megawatt installation was built in 2005-06 by Solar Integrated Technologies (SIT). SIT was acquired by Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) (PINK:ENERQ) in 2009. ECD’s Uni-Solar manufactured the [...]
NYC Taxis, Nissan Team Up on Fuel Efficiency
New York City. With a population of more than 18 million people and a bustling hub of commercial activity, the Big Apple is a city unmatched by any other. And with great power must come some sense of social responsibility, especially when handling one of New York City’s greatest assets: Its signature yellow cab system. [...]
In Focus: Off-Grid Renewable Energy
At the beginning of August 2012, the world’s biggest power outage hit India leaving 600 million people without electricity. India’s burgeoning electrical grid failed to meet the extreme demands of its growing economy. They simply did not have enough capacity to meet the high demand of electricity in cities. The power outage threw the urban [...]
Flat Roof Solar Solutions
Commercial flat roofs in Southwest Florida come in many forms. Asphaltic/bituminous roofs are the most popular, with rolled roofing seen most commonly. TPO and EPDM membranes are becoming more popular. Using the right attachment method is key to a successful leak-free solar energy system. One product that is great for flat roofs comes from EcoFasten [...]
eBay Goes Solar in Utah
In the spring of 2010 eBay opened Topaz, the first wholly-owned data center in South Jordan, Utah (which was awarded LEED® Gold status by the US Green Building Council). Since then eBay has continued to invest in Utah and worked to demonstrate commitment to make their operations even more efficient and sustainable, with this latest rooftop [...]
In Focus: Solar in Israel (VIDEO)
Israel is aware that clean, alternative energy is the most secure solution for its energy needs. And with the huge amount of sunlight that shines on the Middle-Eastern country, the potential for the country to become a solar powerhouse is significant. Jewishpress.com managing editor Yishai Fleisger visited Arava Power in Kibbutz Ketura 31 miles north [...]
GE Energy Doubled Solar Investments in Past Year to $1.4 Billion
GE Energy Financial Services has announced another renewable energy investment. While presenting at the Infocast Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit in San Diego, General Electric Company’s investing arm boasted it had doubled its commitment to solar power in the last year with its $1.4 billion investment in the sector. “We started last year with [...]