Press Release
Tanner Creek Energy Installs 35 Kilowatt Solar Energy System at the Les Schwab Headquarters in Bend, Oregon
Portland, OR (March 3, 2009) – Tanner Creek Energy, an Oregon-based developer of commercial and industrial scale solar electric systems, announced that it has completed the installation of a 35kW system at the new Les Schwab Tire Centers headquarters in Bend, Oregon.
Power generated by the photovoltaic (PV) panels on the south-facing roof will be fed back into the power grid and credited to the Les Schwab account. Tanner Creek Energy designed the roof-mounted system atop one of the tire company's two 120,000 square-foot office buildings. The headquarters sit on twelve acres at the mixed-use development center at Juniper Ridge in Bend.
Les Schwab's headquarters will be the first building in the city's 1,500-acre Juniper Ridge development, which will eventually contain a university, hundreds of homes and a research and development park. Juniper Ridge will offer bikeways, pedestrian paths, running trails and a network of parks, gathering places, and open spaces to appeal to both commercial and residential occupants.
"This system is energy efficient and cost effective," said Les Schwab CEO Dick Borgman. "Reducing the use of non-renewable energy sources enables us to cut costs and lead the way for environmentally responsible business practices in our industry."
"Les Schwab's choice to leverage renewable energy at Juniper Ridge demonstrates the company's commitment to the community and to the environment," said Alan Hickenbottom, founder of Tanner Creek Energy.
About Les Schwab Tire Centers
Les Schwab Tire Centers is one of the leading independent tire dealers in the United States with more than 7,000 employees in 422 locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Alaska and Utah.
Les Schwab Tire Centers has been recognized for its environmental and business practices through several awards including: a Milestone award from the Oregon Sustainability Board, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department and an Environmental Excellence award from the Association of Washington Business. In 2008 Les Schwab ranked among the top 20 companies in the Best Places to Work survey conducted by Oregon Business magazine.
About Tanner Creek Energy
Tanner Creek Energy is a general contractor (OR CCB 177151) and project developer of Commercial and Industrial scale solar electric systems in Oregon. Based in Portland, Tanner Creek is one of the fastest growing renewable energy developers in the state. The company is committed to supporting the local economy while helping organizations leverage the financial benefits of embracing renewable energy sources. For more information, contact 503.703.0602 or visit www.tannercreekenergy.com.
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