December 14, 2010
Banks, Investors Chip In for Public Solar Projects
BERKELEY, Calif. — Borrego Solar Systems, a designer and installer of grid-tied commercial and public sector solar power systems, announced hat it closed its second fund with US Bank and East West Bank to finance six solar energy projects worth $36 million. Two of the fund’s main projects are a 1.2-megawatt system at Madera Community Hospital north of Fresno, California and a 1.8-megawatt system at the San Diego County Water Authority.
Architectural Firm Aims for Zero Toxins
Calif. Taco Bell Goes Solar
ALBANY, Calif. — The Taco Bell restaurant franchise in Albany became the first commercial facility in California to receive a PG&E rebate check earlier this week for installing a solar hot water system. The rebate came under the new CSI-Thermal program for commercial and multifamily applications.
Read More Energy-Efficient Wall System
The Thermax wall system from Dow Building Solutions is a three-in-one system that enables a thinner wall profile with continuous insulation, an air barrier, and flashing. Wall system includes high energy efficiency; enhanced moisture control; quicker installation; reduced scheduling time and code approval (NFPA 285). Featuring continuous board insulation, the THERMAX Wall System helps prevent condensation by reducing air infiltration and keeping the cavity temperature above the dew-point temperature.
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