Heifer Supplements Hq Power With Solar Panels
by October 2, 2011 7:00 pm 61 views
Today, Heifer International unveiled a new 25-kilowatt solar panel array that will provide supplemental electric power to its Little Rock headquarters campus.
According to Heifer officials, the 100-panel array is one of the largest such systems in Little Rock. The system will not power 100% of the energy needs for the world hunger relief organization, but it will complement existing energy conservation features at the Heifer headquarters building, which is platinum LEED-certified, the highest level possible.
“Heifer is delighted to bring such advanced technology to its headquarters site and to further minimize its carbon footprint in downtown Little Rock.” said Bob Bloom, Chief Financial Officer of Heifer International. “This solar array demonstrates that alternative energy sources really are feasible if the commitment to the environment is there.”
The $190,000 solar panel project was offset in part by rebates from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provided through the Arkansas Energy Office.