Location: Seaside, CA
Project Size/Technology: 31.1 kW DC, building-integrated PV laminate
Project details: 1st USGBC LEED Platinum NC School in the World
Background information: Chartwell School, which helps children overcome learning challenges, has seen test scores rise since moving into its new "Green Campus."
Awards: New building recognized by the EPA and Flex Your Power for ecological friendly design.
Location: San Juan Bautista, CA
Project Size/Technology: 44.8 kW DC, Multiple Photovoltaic Systems
Project details: 3 Blueline Power arrays installed
Background information: Phil Foster is grows 100% organic produce for sale at local farmers markets and retailers such as Whole Foods. Committed to "doing what's right" for the environment and his community, Phil Foster currently owns 4 solar PV systems and runs biodiesel in his truck fleet.
Location: Seaside, CA
Project Size/Technology: 31 kW DC Photovoltaic System
Project details: 3 Blueline Power arrays installed
Background information: The Solar Powered newspaper in the US, the Monterey County weekly's rooftop PV array, combined with energy efficiency measures, offsets nearly 100% of its energy needs. Environmentally, this CO2 offset is equivalent to planting 21 acres of trees.
Location: Paicines, CA
Project Size/Technology: Energy Mapping analysis and an aerial photoshoot provided by Blueline Power identified the site for anemometer placement (wind study) and planned Solar PV systems.
Project details: Full sustainability perspective developed including, solar electric, wind, water pumping, biodiesel from animal fat, methane production, solar hot water, and alternative vehicle fuels.
Background information: Paicines Ranch is currently building programs in Sustainability, Education Ecotourism/Agritourism and Holistically-managed grass-fed beef operations.