The environmental threat tied to energy use and consumption endangers ecosystems, economies, and America’s future well being.
- The building industry makes up 14.7% of U.S. GDP and uses 40% of our nation’s energy.
- United States Green Building Council
- Human activities are wiping out three animal or plant species every hour.
- United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon
- Transport accounts for over 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2005 there were an estimated 650 million vehicles on the road with that number expected to double by 2030.
- UNEP Yearbook 2009
However these well documented ecological & economic struggles actually shed light on new opportunities.
Using photovoltaic and other renewable energy technology to avoid pollution and stimulate the economy creates a healthier environment – and is currently being done within the framework of traditional contracting with financial success.
Using energy from renewable sources directly avoids:
- Grid based greenhouse emissions
- Supply chain (transportation) emissions
- Environmental Destruction associated with fossil fuel (oil spills etc.)
The Financial metrics for PV solar systems are approaching equality with fossil fuel energy - which is currently subsidized directly and indirectly.
Global Investment trends in Renewable Energy have more than doubled in the past year, and have held against the Global Recession – keeping investment and return in renewables growing exponentially.
- Governments & Incentives
- Notable US Federal Incentive: 30% grant
- Carbon Credits (Current market prices on carbon avoided)
- Purchase Power Agreements
- Custom Utility Incentives
- Peak rates (Summer demand)
- Avoiding Rising Energy Costs
- National average utility rate Jumped 9% from 07 – 08 (Source: US DOE)
- Dwindling supply, increasing demand for energy
- Projected Commercial Metrics (with current incentives, variable dependant) *
- IRR: 5-15%
- Payback period: 5-20 years
Technically, the value of a renewable energy system can only ever truly be measured by the end results – how much power do you generate and at what return. JLC guarantees that upon commissioning, that your system will be held to the cutting edge of market function, aesthetic, and safety standards.
Our typical process is as follows. We offer a customizable customer driven model of collaboration, and the highest level of service.
- Pre-Construction and Design Development
- Due diligence and Site survey
- Research & identify rebates/grants/incentives
- Define scope and parameters of project
- Conceptual Design
- Develop budgets for design and construction
- System Design
- Site, Buildings, Structural , PV and Electrical Design
- Specifications
- Drawings and mockups
- Schedules
- Construction
- Procure materials and equipment (per spec)
- Schedule updates
- Build out process
- Recycling
- Testing
- System Commissioning
Clients: Local, State, and Federal agencies, Commercial enterprises, communities, developers, energy producers and energy distributors.
We are currently involved with projects in Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Utah, New Mexico and California.
JLC and green circuit recently finished installation of the 2nd largest PV solar system in the State of MN. Hennepin County is currently pioneering environmental responsibility with their “cool counties” initiative; JLC has lead the way installing the 97kw system on their Public Works facility in Medina. The system they choose to install features a state of the art, spare no expenses design. We wish to extend sincere congratulations to Hennepin County for making the decision to lead the way in Renewable Energy.
Check out the LIVE system information for this installation by clicking the link below:
JLC and green circuit worked through the winter season of 2008 and
2009 to complete the Solar Array by Spring 2009 for Hennepin County.
Below is a photo documentation of the process and progress.
