1. “From Lobby to Roof
How Green is Your
Building?”
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2. Introduction
 Harris Civil Engineers
 Purchased Building 2007
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3.  Renovations Early 2008
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4. Solar Panels
 Idea
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5. Solar Panels
Analysis
 Lower electrical bills
 Run meter backwards
 Energy independence
 Increase value
 No rising electric costs
 No foreign fuel use
 Reduce pollution
 Cash rebates
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6. Solar Panels
 Proposal & Contracting
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7. Solar Panels
 Design & Permitting
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8. Solar Panels
 Installation
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9. Solar Panels
Inspection
 City of Orlando
 OUC / Florida Solar Approval
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10. Green Roof
 Idea
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11. Green Roof
Analysis / Potential
 Reduce the size of HVAC equipment
 Reduce the amount of standard
insulation used
 Incorporate cooling and/or water
treatment functions
 Reduce or eliminate roof drains
 Meet regulatory requirements for stormwater management
 Aesthetic appeal, increasing the value of the property
 Lengthen roof life
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12. Green Roof
 Contracting & Installation
• Irrigation
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13. Green Roof
 Permitting
• City of Orlando
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14. Electric Car
 Charging Station
 20 amp Circuit
 Protected Parking Space
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15. Electric Car
 Mazda Miata
 120 volt
 26 mile range
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16. Electric Car
 65 miles per hour
 4 hour charge
 10 weekends
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17. Other Ideas
 If They Save Money
 Sustainable Landscape
 Insulated Windows
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