Commercial
Wind Turbine Projects
A Partial List for the Kansas City Area
McCown Gordon Construction
McCown Gordon Construction is one of the largest general contractors in the Kansas City area, and is practicing sustainability as they grow. Their environmental commitment
can be seen in many aspects of their work, but one of the
most visible statements the company makes is with their eco-friendly Green Trailer. The trailer is full of smart, money-saving and environmentally-friendly ideas.
The most visible are the solar panels and wind generator
installed by The Energy Savings Store. With the exception
of the high-efficiency air conditioning system (which
is used
only on the hottest summer days), the off-grid 1.8kW solar
array and 400 watt AirX wind turbine charge batteries
which power everything in the trailer, including low-voltage
lights, office equipment, kitchen appliances, and an LCD
screen.
Sunset Drive Office Building in Johnson County
The Sunset Drive Office Building in Johnson County, Kansas
was designed to be very efficient to own and operate.
As part of their Green Building Initiative, Johnson
County sought LEED Gold certification by the US Green
Building Council for the 128,000 square foot building.
Designed with energy efficiency in mind, energy costs are
more than 40% lower than comparable office buildings.
The facility enjoys energy generated by the Skystream wind turbine installed by The Energy Savings Store. The 2.4kW
turbine sits on a 33′ tower, and the electricity produced offsets the buildings general usage.
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