Workshop – October 29, 2008 in Salem
Leading the Way
How to Implement Solar Power and Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings
This one-day workshop for cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, community colleges, university campuses, tribes, and special districts will cover solar technology and energy efficiency for public buildings. Register Now

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Production Efficiency: Nursery

Verl Holden, owner of Holden Wholesale Growers in Silverton, has taken a real shine to the solar array had installed in 2006 by Energy Trust trade ally Summers Solar Systems. The 29.6 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system produces electricity to help power the lights, water pumps, power equipment and computers at his nursery. Holden expects to generate about 34,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity each year, and anticipates his out-of-pocket cost of the system to be repaid by energy savings in four years.

Solar: Pacific Botanicals

Mark Wheeler of Pacific Botanicals not only relies on the sun to help grow organic herbs, he also relies on it to generate electricity for his business and his residence. In 2005 Mark had a 24.3 kW photovaltaic array installed at his business and a 3 kW array at his residence. Both systems were installed by Energy Trust trade ally Electron Connection.

Solar Electric: Fanno Creek Clinic

Fanno Creek Clinic paired renewable energy and energy efficiency to alleviate the ailments of high energy bills. During an energy-efficiency remodel of the building Stapleton Electric, an Energy Trust trade ally, installed a 4.95 kW photovoltaic array on the clinic’s new roof.

New Buildings and Solar Electric: Opsis Architecture

Opsis Architects “leed” by example with their 2.5 kW photovoltaic array on the roof of their new building. The solar electric system has been producing 2,714 kWh per year since 2005 and contributes to the LEED Gold status their building achieved. The Energy Trust trade ally that installed the system was Environmental Building Supply.

Kettle Foods, Salem

The natural snack food company installed a 114 kW photovoltaic system at its Salem manufacturing facility. The roof-mounted system will produce approximately 120,000 kWh of electricity each year, enough electricity to power ten to fifteen homes. Energy Trust trade ally Advanced Energy Systems installed the system, which began operating in September 2003.

Brewery Blocks, Portland

Energy Trust paid a portion of the above-market cost of installing 1,536-square feet of solar panels on the south face of a 10-story, mixed-use building in Portland's Pearl District and 139 square feet of panels on the roof. The 22.4 kW system is expected to produce .0018 average megawatts. Energy Trust trade ally Dynalectric installed the system, which was completed in late 2002.

Calapooia Crossing, Sutherlin

A 3.9 kW solar photovoltaic system supplies electricity to a community laundry building at Calapooia Crossing, a low- and moderate-income housing development in southwest Oregon. Energy Trust trade ally Energy Service Company installed the system, which was completed in spring 2003.