Author: LEED Blogger

  • Sustainable Design Doesn’t Need to Cost More

    By Ashley Langenfeld, PE, GGF, LEED AP BD+C, WELL APAssociate Vice President | Director of Sustainability, Hoefer Welker The notion that sustainable design inherently means higher costs is a widespread misconception within the building industry. This myth often stems from an oversimplified view of sustainability, treating it as a one-dimensional aspect or, worse, an afterthought.…

  • Solar to save Groton Public Schools in Connecticut $40,000 in energy costs

    The Groton Board of Education in Connecticut expects to save $40,000 per year on energy costs after installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on two schools in the town. The system at Groton Middle School has 560 panels with a 230 kW capacity, and the Mystic River Magnet School has 256 panels with 100 kW capacity….…

  • Bechtel completes 218 MW Cutlass Solar 2 project in Texas

    The Bechtel-built Cutlass Solar 2 project in Fort Bend, Texas, is complete and generating electricity at full capacity for the first time. The 218 MW solar facility delivered for Sabanci Climate Technologies comprises almost half a million solar panels spanning 1,100 acres. The project is now sending enough clean renewable energy to the grid to……

  • The perils and promise of 1500 volt solar systems

    Contributed by: Will White, Solar Application Specialist at Fluke | 1500 volt solar PV systems were unheard of when I entered the solar industry almost two decades ago. Since then, system components have steadily increased in power and efficiency; the similar size module that could have only generated 175 Watts 20 years ago can often……

  • Registration open for inaugural Intersolar & Energy Storage North America event in Texas

    Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) today announced registration is now open for its new regional event on Nov. 19-20, at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas. Focused on supporting the product, information, and connection needs of solar + storage professionals doing or seeking business within the state, the inaugural IESNA Texas conference and trade show……