Author: LEED Blogger
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Wooden Cubicles to Work In
The workplace is changing, and one place where this is most evident is the slow eradication of the traditional cubicle-filled office space. More and more companies are opting for a more all-inclusive open office environment. However, the latter do have those who oppose it, claiming a lack of privacy and distractions associated with working with…
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The case for solar+storage as valuable protection for vulnerable residents
Solar combined with energy storage systems (solar+storage) can help protect vulnerable populations during power outages in multifamily affordable housing and provide an economic return to building owners, according to a new report by Clean Energy Group, a national nonprofit organization working to increase the deployment of clean energy technologies. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar carports will spread across the country as costs decline
The evolution of carport design has yielded a leaner, more cost-effective structure that can deliver both the duty of vehicle protection and the function of a solar power plant. While a fairly large number of solar and other companies have attempted to enter this promising carport market — as evidencedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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U.S. Office Rents Growing Rapidly
Demand for office space shown to be outpacing construction growth. More…
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Reducing peak demand with smarter response technology
The importance of solar as it relates to the grid and the energy future of the U.S. is fully tied to its integration and coupling with ancillary technologies. When the question, “What complementary technology us most important for solar?” was asked at SPI’s opening panel this year, the crowd respondedRead More — Solar Builder magazine