PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Solar PV System Saves Energy, Pays for Itself

In 2010, McKenneys had a newly renovated Atlanta headquarters with only one facet of the project remaininginstalling a 53.04 kW DC-rated solar photovoltaic (PV) system aimed at taking advantage of signicant Georgia to harvest solar energy without impacting the facility. A ballasted installation system allowing panels to sit on top of the roof with no mechanical attachments and minimal roof penetrations was selected. McKenneys in-house electrical expert guided efforts with the electrical designer to tie the solar PV system into the buildings existing distribution systems.

Project Team Owner: McKenneys, Inc. General Contractor: First Century Energy Engineer: Conway & Owen (electrical design) The Challenge Cap on tax credit funds Quick solar PV installation Maintain roof integrity The Solution Expedited installation Collaborated with general contractor Enlisted ballasted installation system The Results Earned 35 percent Georgia tax credit Received 30 percent federal grant reimbursement Exceeded electricity generation expectations Captured three LEED New Construction credits

In the end, the installation was expedited and McKenneys qualied for the 35 percent Georgia tax credit as well as a 30 percent federal grant reimbursement for the systems installed cost. Now operational for three years, the solar system has generated more than 227,000 kW hours of electricity to date12 percent more than  capture all three originally anticipated. McKenneys LEED credits for expects to recover its entire on-site renewable investment costs for the system energy in approximately ve years. state tax credits for renewable energy properties. However, there was only a limited amount of state tax credit funds available, forcing McKenneys to ramp up quickly to ensure it would qualify and collect the tax credits. As a result, McKenneys took action, promptly installed its 221 solar panel system, and encountered only minor challenges along the way. To avoid compromising the integrity of its new roof, McKenneys worked with First Century Energy to determine the best way The system also generates an average of 14 percent of the electrical capacity for the building, which has enabled McKenneys to capture all three LEED credits for onsite renewable energy as part of its LEED New Construction Gold certication. The renewable energy generated to date is equivalent in impact to the carbon sequestration c apacity of 131 acres of forest, planting over 4,000 tree seedlings in a ten-year period, powering 24 homes for a full year or removing 33 cars and their emissions from roadways.

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Overall, the project demonstrates McKenneys commitment to sustainability, a strong technical savvy in building systems, an in-depth understanding of energy-driven projects and insight into the long-term benets of reduced operating expenses. McKenneys applies this same commitment to implementing complete energy saving solutions for its customers.

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