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Green Building Precedent Set Hammer & Hand and Scott|Edwards Architecture Begin Nations First Commercial Passive House Retrofit
Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) March 30, 2012 Portland builder Hammer & Hand and designer Scott|Edwards Architecture announced today a green building project that offers a new model for affordable transformation of existing commercial buildings energy performance. The Glasswood commercial Passive House retrofit will create office space that consumes 80% less energy than its conventional counterparts at an added cost of just $ 15/SF. For the first time in the United States the Passive House building energy standard will be applied to the retrofit of a commercial structure. Our building sector consumes nearly half of US energy, says Sam Hagerman, co-owner of Hammer & Hand and President of the Passive House Alliance US. Choose your poison. Whether its global climate change, dependence on foreign oil, or rising energy prices, we need to retrofit our buildings so that their performance is worthy of the 21st century. The question until now has been, how? Thanks to recent advances in building science and our understanding of how buildings function as dynamic systems, builders and designers can now address this question effectively. Passive House and PHIUS+ certification sit at the vanguard of this application of knowledge and technique. The term Passive House comes from the German Passivhaus, which literally translates as Passive Building. The standard combines advanced energy modeling with a suite of relatively straightforward construction and design principles to revolutionize the performance and comfort of buildings, from single family homes and apartment buildings, to schools and commercial structures. Though scores of Passive House projects have been completed or are underway across the US, a Passive House retrofit of a commercial building has never been done before. We have a unique opportunity here to both upcycle an existing, historic building, said Peter Grimm, architect with Scott|Edwards Architecture, and to fundamentally transform the way it performs and functions, both from an energy perspective and a human one. The Glasswood project employs the core principles of Passive House design: Extensive insulation, Elimination of thermal bridges that transfer heat or cold across the building envelope, Airtight construction, Continuous ventilation that recovers heat or cool energy, High performance doors and windows, Optimized solar and heat gains, and Sophisticated modeling. While the science and modeling behind Passive House is advanced, the suite of techniques used to get there is elegantly simple, said Hagerman. Its this simplicity that allows for the cost-effective transformation of a buildings performance and comfort. Glasswood promises to provide actionable lessons to builders and designers of commercial spaces across the country. Details about the Glasswood Passive House retrofit, including updates, progress videos, and site photos, can be found by visiting Hammer & Hands website at http://hammerandhand.com/glasswood-passive-house-retrofit About Hammer & Hand Hammer & Hand is dedicated to stewardship of the built environment through craft and science, everything from traditional kitchen remodels to home energy retrofits to cutting-edge Passive House structures. Based in Portland, Oregon, the remodeler and builder can be reached at http://hammerandhand.com or by phone at 503-232-2447. About Scott|Edwards Architecture Scott|Edwards Architecture is a Portland, Oregon based architecture firm built on the premise that innovative design solutions result from a collaborative effort between architect, client and craftsperson. The firm leads its clients on an exploration of possibilities guided by traditional principles of design clarified through a contemporary perspective. S|E A can be reached at http://seallp.com or by phone at 503-226-3617.
Commercial Solar Panels Offer More Than Lower Energy Consumption
by Governor Abercrombie Article by Timmy Vic Commercial solar panels have become a new way for business owners to save money and even to add to their income base. Where commercial solar panels used to be very expensive and difficult to source, they are now offered by many companies and are a more reasonable price for the benefits you gain by using solar. A company who specializes in commercial solar panels, and other types of installation as well, is National Green Power, at nationalgreenpower. When shopping for the best in commercial solar panels, be sure to use a company that really knows their product and isn’t new to selling and installing commercial solar panels. Installing any kind of solar panel solution can be a lot more complicated than simply hooking panels up to a battery. When installing commercial solar panels, there are many things to take into consideration. For example, position and angle, how the energy will be collected, stored or returned to the power grid, and more. Since most commercial properties are buildings, and the chance of using lawn space for this is rare, it won’t usually be possible to easily install commercial solar panels that track the sun, so it will be necessary for a professional to help locate the best place for the stationary commercial solar panels to get as much sun as possible. This will ensure the most return on your financial investment. Hiring National Green Power to help you choose the commercial solar panels best suited to your location, budget and goals will ensure you don’t purchase unnecessary equipment, and that you will reach you goals. It’s not just something they do as an add-on to their services. Selling commercial solar panels and other types of solar power is what they do. An obvious benefit to investing in commercial solar panels is that you can greatly reduce your energy bills. This is particularly helpful if your business has a lot of electrical equipment or heats using electricity. Aside from the obvious benefit of adding commercial solar panels, is the possibility of selling extra power generated by your commercial solar panels back to the power grid. Did you know that the government will purchase power your commercial solar panels generate, and re-distribute it to other users? It’s an excellent way to make a little extra money, which will help pay for the cost of your purchase in a short time. If you’re looking for an investment that is low-risk, offers immediate return and can pay for itself with very little maintenance, then consider purchasing commercial solar panels for your business. National Green Power will help design a solution that meets your specific needs, and then they will professionally install it, ensuring an easy to run system that can not only lower your energy costs, but also provide an income by selling extra power back to the grid. Visit National Green Power’s website at nationalgreenpower to learn more about what they offer, and how purchasing and installing commercial solar panels can benefit your business. National Green Power is the Nation’s Premier Solar Thermal Systems and Complete Green Energy Sales And Services Company. For more information, please visit www.NationalGreenPower.com. Related Commercial Solar Articles
Satcon Launches Equinox LC Inverters for the Light Commercial Solar Market
Satcon Launches Equinox LC Inverters for the Light Commercial Solar Market "The Light Commercial sector has been one of the highest growth segments within the worldwide solar inverter market," said Ash Sharma, Senior Research Director for Photovoltaics at IMS Research. "IMS Research forecasts shipments in this segment to … Read more on MarketWatch (press release) Enbridge buys 50-MW project from First Solar O) for undisclosed terms, marking the Canadian company's entry into the US solar energy market. The Silver State North photovoltaic (PV) project, that was constructed by First Solar, is expected to begin commercial operation by May. Read more on Reuters Australia's Largest Rooftop Commercial Solar Power Project Announced "As one of first truly large-scale, privately funded and owned rooftop PV solar systems, we see this as the start of something big for commercial solar in Australia and applaud NEXT DC for taking the lead," Mr Rich said. NEXTDC was established in May … Read more on Energy Matters
Dutch Rabobank, SolarCity announce USD 42.5 million fund for commercial PV …
Dutch Rabobank, SolarCity announce USD 42.5 million fund for commercial PV … On March 15th, 2012 Rabobank (Utrecht, The Netherlands) and SolarCity Corporation (San Mateo, California, US) announced a USD 42.5 million fund intended to finance over 30 commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in California. Read more on solarserver.com Water tech-companies report strong growth NORTH BAY – The housing slump has taken its toll on green construction and a glut of Chinese panels has dimmed the solar industry some, but local companies with water management tools say business is flowing along smoothly. “We just had the best fourth … Read more on North Bay Business Journal ECOtality Selected as 2012 New Energy Pioneer This year's winners represent a broad range of industries including bioenergy, energy storage, electric vehicles, smart grid, solar and water. Each of the New Energy Pioneers have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to … Read more on MarketWatch (press release)
Information for commercial solar power and commercial solar farm
by CERTs Article by Leon Freeman Commercial Solar Style focuses on the commercial and utility markets, setting the business standard for innovation in reliability and efficiency. The great significance of commercial solar and its possible role in broadening solar power ownership is emphasized by information on solar energy PV expansion. Institutional owners of US commercial property, including publicly owned actual estate investment trusts (REITs), control sufficient rooftop actual estate to develop 40,000 megawatts of solar power.The move toward sustainable energy ended up becoming a very long time coming for a number of groups. Finally an important push by the utility and others has begun in California along with other states to sign up renewable power projects to comply with state mandates to create a substantial percentage of its electric power from green sources by 2020.How you can Save On The Electricity BillCan it be carried out? Can the electricity that we use everyday be produced in our extremely own homes? Is homemade electricity possible? Can homemade electricity be produced such that your electricity bill may be reduced?Methods To Offer Assist To Protect The Earth Using Solar EnergySolar electricity is solar energy coming from the sun which has been converted into usable electricity for daily consumption. There are many types of this system but the 3 most common are: grid intertied; grid intertied with battery backup and; stand alone or off grid.Know The Way Solar Power FunctionsSolar electricity, getting been dubbed as the most natural way of acquiring power, gets its power from the brightest, hottest star recognized to man.Go Green With Solar Electricity SystemsWith environmental awareness being a trend these days, many people are advocating for houses to be partially, if not totally ran on solar electricity systems. Why you may ask? Because it’s cleaner, renewable and will save you a lot of cash in the future.Exploration Of Typical Land Use Matters As They Relate To Essential Utility Scale Solar Farm ProjectsEfforts to meet our power requirements and combat climate alter are difficult because of the utility scale solar generation land use issues. Solar Land Partners understands how you can prioritize conservation, efficiency, and solar power generation as a lot as feasible.Commercial solar power rooftop installation in California is brisk and in Europe it’s been downright explosive. Although probably the most notable improve in rooftop solar power is in the residential marketplace, a growing number of companies, universities, churches and nonprofits are putting up commercial solar power panels. The cost of a rooftop solar power program depends upon the size of your business and total square footage available. The overall rooftop solar potential for the city of Los Angeles is over 5,500 MW, which could power the city on most days.With the price of rooftop solar systems decreasing, a lot more commercial solar power systems will likely be installed. Moreover, ground mount systems over airport parking lots and water-mount systems over reservoirs make an enormous amount of sense as dual-function power generation and efficient use of acreage. Tax rebates together with credits have spurred many people to purchase commercial solar systems. The increase in solar power has been fast amongst homeowners, and even quicker amongst commercial building proprietors.Commercial Solar Style offers great value because it buys a extremely big number of panels and negotiates a far much better price than the stand-alone solar operator. Leon Freeman is a business writer in the United States of American. He writes investigative articles or blog posts about vitality businesses and green businesses. He enjoys his relatives and sports when not functioning.All about commercial solar power and commercial solar farm</a
Nice Commercial Solar photos
A few nice Commercial Solar images I found: Solar Antique Image by Duncan Allan Created as a texture overlay. Should you chose to use this in one of your compositions I would appreciate the posting of a small image here please. Thank you and enjoy. See more textures to use in your compositions here. orrery_small Image by williamcromar The original image was found at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orrery The image linked here is claimed to be used under fair use as: 1. It is a historically significant artwork. 2. The image is only being used for informational purposes. 3. Its inclusion in the wiki adds significantly to the wiki because it illustrates the subject of this wiki and how the image depicted is familiar to the general public. 4. The image is readily available on the internet. 5. It is a low resolution image. 6. It is not believed that this use will cause commercial harm to the copyright holder. fp090608-04 Image by fontplaydotcom Get hi-res versions at www.fontplay.com/freephotos/index.htm – Feel free to use these photos for any artistic purpose, personal or commercial.
DIY Solar Panels vs. Commercial Solar Panels
by CERTs Article by Premier Solar Premier Solar is committed to being Australias leading Solar Power & Renewable Energy solutions provider for both homes and medium to large scale commercial solar projects. We are specialists in effective and affordable solar PV panel System design and use only fully certified installers and product components which pass all government standards and certifications, to enable our customers to access full discounts and rebates, as well enjoy the peace of mind of 25 year warranties from long established manufacturers. Find More Commercial Solar Articles
Commercial Solar Panels – Beneficial For Installing Solar Water Heating System
by fredericknoronha Article by Joseph.solar What’s this? It is actually a Commercial Solar Panels that can offer a large number of a property’s trouble needs by making use of the sun’s radiant heat energy. And nevertheless, there are passive and active systems, some who use flat panels and several designed to use tubes, solar heating systems are generally made of a panel or coil of metal or plastic, where water passes through and it is heated by solar radiation or radiant energy. Looks too complex, right? Goods simple truth is not a difficult concept. Green technology is indeed beneficial that numerous groups and national and state governments are extending landlords and commercial and office homeowners numerous economic benefits for buying green energy. This underlines the viability of installing a solar water home heating currently for the sizable property. These incentives are designed to minimize purchase and installation costs, and enable the return on invested capital achievable in under A few years. The main thing to understand, however, is that implementation of economic green energy demands the services of professionals, even though you could have read there are folks who suffer from constructed their very own solar heating systems; these do-it-yourself projects are likely to be small-scale or only serve the requirements of a single-family household. But, whether it concerns the new water service in excess of 20 residential units, it’ll need deeper technical knowledge and high-level of skill to style the machine. Moreover, it is also important to know that although technologies behind any Commercial Solar Panels have improved substantially in just a little time frame, still doesn’t mean that they have got totally supplanted regular sources of energy: electricity, propane, and propane for heating water all year long. But using green energy for most of one’s water heating needs will dramatically reduce the operating expenses related to the standard electric hot water system. What exactly does this actually mean for you personally? As an illustration, once you know that the costs to have domestic hot water soon add up to $ 60 per unit each month; then you already has to pay that amount of cash every month. Now, for those who have made a decision to possess a solar heating system installed on the cover of your residential or office building, you’d be capable of finance buying, get yourself a utility rebate, and luxuriate in a number of state, local, and federal tax incentives provided for consumers who exchange signal of green energy alternatives. This includes immediate tax incentives, and the substitute for use accelerated depreciation around the equipment. Hence, even if you are spending nearly the identical amount or sixty dollars per unit monthly; your dollars outlay is usually to the equipment, and never towards the utility provider. And after having a two to year period you’ll have paid-off the whole tariff of the solar water heat. Afterwards you would then enjoy a dramatic reduction on the monthly utility expenses, and almost zero using your water heat for many more years into the future. Author Details:Joseph P Connor has been worrying about mother earth and the fast depletion of its resources, driven by our greed and search for more and more comforts. He has been delving into other energy sources to replace the natural energy forms, which can give mother earth a respite from the continuous assault on her natural resources like fossils. Joseph has concluded that the best way to do this would be by harnessing the endless sources of power generation like wind and sunlight and use them to generate green energy in every home. Especially for educating the public at large and to impart his knowledge, he opened a website…Click Here… Commercial Solar Panels Visit Joseph’s website for more free tips and advice…Click here… Solar Electric Panels
Commercial Solar Lighting On Long Island
by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon With a single kiss of the sun, saving money can now easily be done through commercial solar lighting in Long Island. This energy producing alternative to traditional generators is being found at more and more homes. Of course, not everyone knows where to go or who to talk to regarding solar energy. Companies are now using the Internet to find more customers and garnering information is much more obtainable. With this in mind, the changing mind-set of powering peoples homes is starting to become more prominent all over the world. Commercial solar lighting in Long Island is starting to be found everywhere. The saving of energy that these panels produce also equals to being able to save a lot of money. This, of course, is easily the most appealing factor when switching over to this type of energy. The way it works is that after the installation of the panels is complete, they automatically start soaking up sunlight. After the sunlight storing process is complete, a conversion process commences. This is when a direct current of energy begins moving down to the alternate current. The homeowners power grid will begin spinning the opposite direction. This is how the money saving aspect of solar energy is done. Once nighttime falls, then the power grid is operated normally. This can be a lot to take in while considering a new type of energy. But, the bottom line is that it saves money, not to mention that it is better for the environment. There are even some cases in which solar energy can completely wipe out any electrical costs for a homeowner, business owner or general facility. The benefits that can be found when switching over to solar energy are quite various. This type of energy can be everything that an individual has ever hoped for regarding investing wisely and positively changing the environment. The sun can be such a help to produce so many wonderful things when implemented correctly. Not only is it good for us as human beings and wildlife, but for our homes as well. There are several companies that await anyones call or email that has any questions about this energy. It is a different way to power up ones house, but also a smarter way. There is nothing but good things that can come out of a solar paneled structure. Commercial solar lighting in Long Island will give the inherited residents the solution that they deserve when it comes to garnering electricity. For more information on Commercial Solar Long Island, please visit our website. A simple and easy to understand animation which explains how solar panels work. Video is sponsored by Best Energy Power. Animation created by Signalfly, www.signalfly.com. For more information about solar panels for your home or business, please visit bestenergypower.com. More Commercial Solar Articles
Nice Commercial Solar photos
Check out these Commercial Solar images: T.S. Smith & Sons solar-powered farm Image by senatorchriscoons Senator Coons toured the T.S. Smith & Sons, Delaware’s only solar-powered Century Farm and Sussex County’s only commercial apple orchard. T.S. Smith & Sons is one of the largest solar-powered farms in Delmarva and the panels were manufactured in Newark at Motech. T.S. Smith & Sons solar-powered farm Image by senatorchriscoons Senator Coons toured the T.S. Smith & Sons, Delaware’s only solar-powered Century Farm and Sussex County’s only commercial apple orchard. T.S. Smith & Sons is one of the largest solar-powered farms in Delmarva and the panels were manufactured in Newark at Motech. T.S. Smith & Sons solar-powered farm Image by senatorchriscoons Senator Coons toured the T.S. Smith & Sons, Delaware’s only solar-powered Century Farm and Sussex County’s only commercial apple orchard. T.S. Smith & Sons is one of the largest solar-powered farms in Delmarva and the panels were manufactured in Newark at Motech.