Shout it from the Rooftops: Solar has come to the Crane!
What could make the Crane Arts Building–that shimmering artistic beacon of the American Street Corridor–complete? They already boast some of the top artists and designers in Philadelphia, from InLiquid to Nexus. Owner David Gleeson already looks like a modern-day Robin Hood, offering the cheapest by-square-foot space in Philadelphia in support of the artistic and entrepreneurial communities. His building already boasts green spaces, party rooms, gallery-like rooms, post-industrial minimalism and studios for every form of expression from sculpture to screen printing, from writing to web design. So what is this Northeast Neverland missing?
With large warehouse spaces like the Crane, top expenditures come from maintenance and energy. And in order to protect himself from rate hikes coming to a home near you in late 2010, Gleeson has signed a letter of intent with Solar States for the creation of a power purchase agreement. The 83 kW system will cover the roof of the Crane with a useful life of 25 years. Aztec Solar Power, a start-up out of King of Prussia will be doing the installation.
In preparation for our first PPA install, Solar States has applied for available state funding and are currently searching for investment capital to get started on the next solar array to bring solar energy to your neighborhood.
There is an old saying that goes “the footprints in history are not made sitting down.” We see this as our first step toward something great; an energy revolution where your power provider is partnering with you to improve production, instead of just grabbing your money. Keep eyes here on the Solar States blog for updates on the Crane Project as they become available.
And, as always, if you want to become a solar installer or are interested in learning more about your home’s energy needs, its not too late to sign up for GREEN BY EXAMPLE, our first LEED For Homes prep course and a great first step toward learning green job skills. For more information, visit www.solar-states.com and check out our online sign-up form here.
Author: John Steele