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MCA ARCHITECTURE PLANNING
INTERIORS, PAYROLL MASTERS, VANDERTOOLEN ASSOCIATES UNITE INSTALLING A 69
KILOWATT SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM IN NAPA
Napa, CA (December 12, 2007) - MCA Architecture Planning
Interiors, Payroll Masters and vanderToolen
Associates, in partnership with SPG Solar, Inc., announced today the completion
of a 69 kW roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) powered energy system at their
headquarters in Napa. The energy gathered by the solar panels offsets 127,800 lbs. of carbon dioxide that
would have been emitted into the atmosphere annually by a fossil fuel power
plant. This is equivalent to removing 13 passenger cars off
the road, or preventing 135 barrels of oil from being burned each year.
It would require 158 acres of rainforest to absorb this much carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere. The solar power generated is enough energy to provide
power for 24 average sized homes. We will be dedicating the
solar system on
"MCA
Architecture is a proponent of energy saving design and construction; we are
participating in this project to be part of the solution. Our portion of the
photovoltaic solar system is designed to meet approximately one half of our
annual electrical requirements. We encourage all individuals and industry
leaders to participate and invest in renewable energy technologies", Stephen R. Cuddy, AIA - Principal Architect
of MCA Architecture
The sun powered system is comprised of
384 solar panels and two 30 kW power inverters. The solar panels are tilted to
maximize cooling airflow over the top and bottom surfaces, lowering electrical
resistance and improving system efficiency. Tilting the panels also sheds
airborne dust, promoting the collection of photons from the sun by staying
clean.
"I am
very happy that we made the decision to install a solar photovoltaic power
generating system. As a business owner, I appreciate the cost savings over the
long haul. As an inhabitant of this planet, I
appreciate my responsibility to do my part to conserve our resources and
minimize my impact where I can", David
Wildhagen, President and CEO, Payroll Masters
The energy generated is expected to
save the building $18,000 a year offseting roughly
75% of the meter's annual energy needs, and sets in place a significant price
hedge against future utility rate increases. Under
"As a landscape architectural firm that's
involved in projects which promote energy conservation and efficiency it only
made sense for vTA to convert our office to take
advantage of solar technology which further strengthens our commitment to
minimizing vTA's carbon footprint on the
environment", Phil vanderToolen, ASA - Principal
"We commend MCA Architecture
Planning Interiors, Payroll Masters and vanderToolen
Associates for their environmental stewardship in the
Members of the press are
invited to the dedication event
About MCA Architecture Planning Interiors
MCA Architecture Planning Interiors are recognized as an award
winning design firm in the
About Payroll Masters
Payroll Masters is a leading payroll provider in the
About vanderToolen Associates Inc.
vanderToolen Associates Inc. (vTA) is a landscape architecture firm, providing landscape
design services throughout the world to private developers and public agencies.
Incorporated in 1996, vTA was established to provide
its clients with innovative, enduring, and quality design solutions. It places
a high priority on maintaining its commitment of providing personal and
responsive assistance. Integral to vTA's culture is
the team approach that manifests through all phases of work, including initial
landscape planning, site analysis, interactive community meetings, project-theming, conceptual design, construction documentation and
project certification. For more information, visit www.vandertoolen.com
About SPG Solar, Inc.
SPG
Solar, Inc. is one of