Street Dixon Rick Architecture Takes Green Energy to the Roof

摘要

Street Dixon Rick Architecture, PLC recently installed solar panels on the roof of its two-story office building on Kenner Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. "Architects are advising clients to 'think green' and we wanted to lead the way," says Steve Rick, principal. "Over time, this investment will more than pay for itself." The 72 photovoltaic panels have the potential to generate 12 kWh of green energy. They generate power when the sun is out and even on some cloudy days. "I'm planning to track this to determine exactly how long it takes to pay for itself," says Rick. "Right now we're hopeful this payback will be in the 10- to 12-year range and that's a very conservative estimate."