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: Monterey, CA
Project Size/Technology: 37.5 kW DC, Multiple Photovoltaic Systems
Project details: 5 Blueline Power arrays installed
Background information: York School is a top private academic college preparatory school and is committed to inspiring its students. York's academic prowess comes from the best instructiors who inspire independent thinking directed toward lifelong achievement. Thinking about the environment and how citizens will positively affect the environment are key attributes of York School. See YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SnIQxZzE-0
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 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.