Solar power is an efficient and cost-effective way to power a home,” said Tony Clifford, CEO of Standard Solar. “The fact that it will now be used on the home of the President further signals the government’s acknowledgement of that fact, as well as President Obama’s commitment to renewable energy.”
In 2008, Standard Solar installed a solar electric system on the Department of Energy’s Forrestal Building, adjacent to the National Mall, making it the first government agency to adopt a roof-mounted solar array demonstrating the viability of solar energy for tens of thousands of commercial and government building rooftops. The 205-kilowatt system provides up to 8% of the Forrestal Complex’s energy during peak demand hours and generates approximately 215 megawatt hours of clean electricity each year. More information on this project can be found here: http://www.standardsolar.com/Commercial/Case-Studies/CASE-STUDY--U-S--Department-of-Energy-Headquarters.aspx
Government incentives and tax credits have helped make solar energy systems more affordable solutions for homeowners and businesses. The decision to install solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White House Residence was announced Tuesday, as October’s National Energy Awareness Month gets underway.
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making solar solutions more accessible to consumers, businesses, institutions and governments, the company is leading the way to energy independence. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solar energy financially accessible, helping customers through financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and navigating expanded federal and state and local tax credits. The company’s Standard Energy Solutions (SES) division provides energy auditing and retrofitting services for energy improvement projects. Ranked the 73rd Fastest Growing Private Company in America in 2010 by Inc. magazine, and the highest ranking renewable energy company on the list, Standard Solar is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.
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I am not surprised, putting solar on the White House sets the perfect example for the country- who in favor of solar would possibly be against it?
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