Tag archive: Sustainability
Solar Homes Tour(s)
The Second Tuesday of every month … You’re invited to GET ON THE BUS! The second Tuesday of every month you are invited to come aboard for the traveling roof party & wine reception. Don’t miss the event that has been dubbed, “the next best thing to a dinner cruise!” Each…
Solar Panel – Pro’s & Con’s
Solar Panel – Pro’s & Con’s (Mono, Poly, Thin) There are many different types of solar power generating modules, however mono, poly, thin-film are among the most popular. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages, however deciding which type of solar cell is most suitable for your personal needs…
Home Energy Seminar
Get your home’s energy from the sun! Our Green Power Systems knowledge experts will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity, how to apply for available incentives and share valuable consumer awareness tips that can help you feel more confident when evaluating solar for your home. Topics will include Calculating your…
Baldwin Park School Officials Celebrate Solar Project Completion
BALDWIN PARK – School officials Thursday celebrated the completion of a solar energy project that will power the district’s headquarters. Phase One of this job-site has solar panels on the roof of the district’s headquarters and a carport that was constructed to hold the energy-gathering panels. The project at the…
Solar Collector
Solar Hot Water | Solar Collector Solar flat plate collectors are the heart of any solar hot water system. The collector is what absorbs and stores the sun’s energy. The collector’s performance plays a vital role in the overall efficiency of your solar hot water system. To simplify solar panel…
Cool Roofs
Retro-Commissioning | Cool Roofs People who live in tropical climates usually wear light-colored or white clothing to help keep themselves cool. They know that light colors reflect heat and sunlight; whereas dark colors absorb heat and light. Buildings are similar to people. If you have a dark-colored roof, your building…
Commercial Solar
Commercial Solar Energy (Photovoltaics or PV) Photovoltaic (PV) is a combination of two words: Photon (light), and Voltage (energy). Not too long ago installing a solar energy system may have seemed a difficult task to accomplish. These days, thanks to major advances in solar technology, it’s quite common to see…
Capital vs Operating
Capital Investment versus an Operating Lease Expense More and more drivers are buying electric vehicles because of economic, environmental, and geo-political issues. Some of those drivers show up to, and leave, your parking lot without an ability to charge. We are here to help. Since 2001, our Green Power Systems…