1. Sustainable, Renewable & Energy Management Services Delivered
Development - Consulting - Product Sales - Financing
The EDGE Energy Mission
Our mission is to provide our clients with complete and customized integrated energy solutions (including fi‐
nancing options where appropriate) for commercial and utility‐scale projects, with an emphasis on renewable
solar energy technologies and energy management services.
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M e m b e r TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EDGE Energy and its Team Approach 3
Sustainable Renewable & Energy Management
A c c r e d i t e d
Services and Product Offerings 4
Expanded Details on Product Offerings 5
Financing Advantages 6‐7
Strategic Partners 8‐9
P a r t i c i p a n t
Energy Management and Renewables
Evaluation Process 10‐11
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM 12
STRATEGIC PARTNERS TEAM 13
CASE STUDY & PROJECT PROFILES 14‐18
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EDGE ENERGY AND ITS TEAM APPROACH
EDGE Energy is a Scottsdale, Arizona based company providing alternative products
and services to the Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Management Services (EMS)
commercial and utility marketplace. The company originates, designs, engineers,
procures renewable media, finances and builds commercial, industrial projects from
M e m b e r
100 kilowatts to 20 megawatts for local, regional and national clients.
EDGE differentiates itself from many of its competitors through its strategic team
approach, turn‐key and integrative methodology, use of best breed products and
technologies and by providing complete energy solutions that are profitable invest‐
ments for owners. EDGE Energy manages the process of securing federal, state and
utility company incentives as a critical component of its service offering. EDGE En‐
ergy, together with its best of practice strategic partners, enables clients to benefit
from remarkable Renewable Energy (RE) & Energy Management Services (EMS)
A c c r e d i t e d and projects delivered in a turn‐key manner across the United States.
EDGE Energy has assembled a highly qualified team of best practices professionals
to provide complete design‐build services for renewable energy projects and energy
management systems. EDGE’s strategic partners have outstanding service reputa‐
tions and include: Cawley Architects and Hawkins Design Group, Arizona based
providers; J2 Innovative Concepts, Chino, California based publisher of the most
powerful Automated BAS Software Dashboard on the market and Advanced Energy
Group / Hardin Geothermal (AEG/HG), based out of Michigan and Connecticut.
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These outstanding strategic partners, along with exceptional regional and national
renewable EPC contracting partners led by the Parsons Electrical team with renew‐
able headquarters in Arizona, can license projects in all 50 U.S. states. EDGE Energy
has provided these best practice professionals to supplement and provide the multi‐
ple energy services EDGE is now bringing to market. From feasibility analysis to post
‐commissioning, our Renewable Project Development and Energy Management
Teams excel in each project phase, including property assessment and/or energy
audits, remediation reporting and implementation planning, design and engineer‐
ing, securitization of governmental and utility incentives, bidding, financing, con‐
tract negotiation, permitting, construction and construction management, commis‐
sioning, and long term maintenance. The EDGE team is exceptional at assembling a
complete package of designs, contracts, permits, construction, financing and long
term maintenance for it’s clients.
This high performance team has many years of experience in their respective fields
and collectively have designed, engineered and installed major Energy Management
Systems (EMS) and multiple megawatts of Renewable Energy
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SUSTAINABLE & RENEWABLE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AND PRODUCT OFFERINGS
EDGE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE
M e m b e r
Renewable Energy Development & Construction Services
including Distributed Generation and Utility Scale projects
throughout the United States. EDGE can act as Primary or Joint
Venture Developer or work with developers and EPC Contractors as
Consultants on their projects.
Energy Management Auditing/Implementation Services,
A c c r e d i t e d Data Collection & Charting leading to Remediation and Implemen‐
tation Proposals, using our Patented J2 Concepts Automated En‐
ergy Management Software Dashboard that communicates with
and compliments existing plant/building controls of most any
manufacturer.
State of the Art Geothermal Heat Pumps
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Design, engineering and construction management using advanced
Geo technology from the U.S.’s oldest and most advanced geother‐
mal engineering group with state of the art Geo technology.
Product Procurement and Sales of BYD Crystalline and Nex‐
Power Amorphous Thin‐Film Photovoltaic Modules
Wholesale LED Lighting Sales for interior and exterior spaces,
including PV Street & Area Lighting using state of the art LED Light‐
ing products from BYD.
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EXPANDED DETAILS ON PRODUCT OFFERINGS
Product Sales. This division of EDGE Energy provides product sales to multiple
Project Developers, EPC Contractors and Solar Energy Distributors as well as
Federal, State and Municipal governments.
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Solar Modules & Packaged Systems ‐ EDGE is partnering with the U.S. Repre‐
sentative of NexPower, a division of United Micro Semi Corporation of Korea,
the third largest Semiconductor Manufacturer in the world, and manufacturer
of thin‐film amorphous modules to clients throughout the world. NexPower
modules are rated the second highest output in kwh/kw installed on the well
known and highly respected California Energy Commission’s (CEC) list of en‐
ergy output for hundreds of mono, poly and thin‐film modules manufactured
worldwide.
A c c r e d i t e d
EDGE now also offers BYD mono and polycrystalline modules to Distributors,
Wholesale Developers and EPC Contractors throughout North America. BYD is
the largest automotive manufacturer in China will be distributing the BYD Elec‐
tric Sedan in North America starting in 2012.. They are also the largest manu‐
facturer of Computer, Cell‐phone, Electric Automotive and Energy Storage
batteries in the world as well as the company where Warren Buffett/Berkshire
Hathaway and Bill Gates recently purchased a 10% stake .
P a r t i c i p a n t
LED Lighting ‐ BYD also manufactures a substantial line of LED interior and
exterior lighting, including a line of PV powered Street and Area lighting.
EDGE will offer this product line to lighting designers and EPC contractors do‐
ing large Energy Efficiency lighting remediation retrofits.
Geothermal HVAC Systems ‐ With its strategic partner Automated Energy Sys‐
tems (AEG), a Connecticut‐based Geo Design & Engineering Systems firm,
EDGE and AEG will provide Geo Heat Pump cooling and heating systems that
save substantial energy compared to same hardware using electric power.
EDGE is offering not only Geo based hardware and turn‐key systems, but also
funding for commercial projects and long‐term municipal programs as well.
Send for Geo HVAC Educational White Paper and technical information to see
why you should consider this new Geo energy source technology for heating &
cooling solutions.
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FINANCING ADVANTAGES
With established relationships with both traditional and non‐traditional lend‐
ers, EDGE Energy is able to pursue financing for its clients’ renewable energy
systems. Depending on the capital and cash flow needs of the client, financing
options are customized for each project. Typical financing options available
M e m b e r through EDGE Energy fall into three categories:
Direct System Purchase
20 Year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Solar Lease with Equipment Buyout Option
Direct System Purchase
A c c r e d i t e d
Some clients are interested in purchasing a renewable energy system outright.
Federal, state and utility company incentives can offset as much as 90% of the
cost of a system. In addition, once commissioned, the system begins paying
for itself immediately by reducing the amount of energy purchased from the
utility company. Finally, solar energy systems typically increase the market
value of buildings based on the decreased capitalization rate of the property,
based on the decreased annual energy costs. Depending on the creditworthi‐
ness of the borrower, lenders are able to provided financing with little or no
P a r t i c i p a n t money down.
Power Purchase Agreement
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is one method of financing a solar project
where the party that would like to have electricity savings is not interested in
doing a direct system purchase or an equipment lease. In this arrangement,
the building or property owner allows a system to be installed on their property
at no cost to them and the building owner agrees to buy the power the system
generates from the third‐party system owner. The PPA is usually structured to
have a start rate below the current utility company rate, which then escalates
between 1.5‐3.5% annually over the 15 or 20 year life of the PPA. The escalator
compares favorably with U.S. Department of Energy estimates of future elec‐
tricity rates, and results in creating a partial energy hedge which can amount to
many thousands of dollars in energy savings for the building/property owner
over the life of the PPA. System purchase options can be included in a PPA.
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FINANCING ADVANTAGES
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Solar Equipment Lease
M e m b e r
Businesses with little to no tax income tax burden and non‐profit organizations
that cannot utilize the income attributes generated through the ownership of
the system can utilize an equipment lease. Leases are typically structured with
10 to 20 year terms and may be designed to have the lease payments be equal
to or less than the current electrical power costs being displaced. Lease pay‐
ments can remain static or may be structured to reset the payments in 5 year
intervals.
Equipment leases usually include a buyout option that can typically be exer‐
A c c r e d i t e d
cised after seven (7) years. With a buyout option, businesses can choose to
own the system anytime after the seventh year of the lease based on a pre‐
determined schedule of residual values.
Comparison of Financing Options
Structure Advantages Disadvantages
Direct System Best ROI. Depending on amount Increased debt load may affect
P a r t i c i p a n t Purchase of leverage, ROI can be in excess ability borrowing capacity of
of 100%. All tax advantages, owner. Depending on strength of
incentives, depreciation, etc. go financials, lender may require
to property and system owner. some down payment.
Equipment Typically no upfront capital ex‐ Third party owner will take all tax
Lease pense required. Payment is usu‐ advantages, incentives, deprecia‐
ally structured to be less than tion, etc. Early buy‐out option
electric savings. “Off balance may or may not be available de‐
sheet” lease should not interfere pending on lender. UCC1 credit
with lessee’s borrowing capacity. application will be filed/perfected.
Provides energy hedge against
utility rate increases.
Power Pur‐ Provides energy hedge against Third party owner will take all tax
chase Agree‐ utility company rate increases. advantages, incentives, deprecia‐
ment (PPA) No capital expense required. No tion, etc. Buy‐out option may be
UCC1 required or filed. available depending on lender.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS PROFILE
Cawley Architects is the only firm in the Phoenix metropolitan
area devoted exclusively to the Design‐Build methodology of deliver‐
ing projects. They have successfully partnered with owners and con‐
tractors to deliver commercial projects that represent the highest
M e m b e r level of achievement in design, cost control, scheduling, collabora‐
tion, and client satisfaction. Working with a local seasoned team
dedicated to accurate, timely, and cost efficient services, Cawley Architects has been
able to produce the largest number of high quality, medium‐sized offices and indus‐
trial build‐to‐suit projects in the Valley over the past 15 years. With LEED Accredited
leadership, Cawley Architects is committed to the effective use of materials, conserva‐
tion of energy, and the promotion of sustainability.
Hawkins Design Group is recognized as a
A c c r e d i t e d
leader in solar design and engineering and one of
the top electrical engineering consulting firms in
the Southwest United States. Hawkins Senior
Design Engineer and VP Operations Clint Rapier
designs and has engineered over 22 megawatts of projects, including all EDGE solar
projects. Hawkins has successfully completed over 6000 projects with leading compa‐
nies such as McDonalds Corporation, Quik Trip Corporation, United Parcel Service,
and La‐Z‐Boy. Hawkins also has experience and expertise in performing "Green Build‐
P a r t i c i p a n t ing" work and has participated in many LEED building projects.
J2 Innovative Concepts / EDGE Energy introduces to the market an Inte‐
grated Energy Management System from J2 Innovative Concepts. This suite of ser‐
vices includes Automated Energy Management Systems to Measure, Manage and
Monitor small to large facilities. In partnership with J2 Innovative Concepts, EDGE En‐
ergy/WNS has designed, developed and deployed this real‐time cloud‐based Energy
Management System with Demand Response options that measure, monitor and
manage devices with the most advanced visualization tools in the marketplace, featur‐
ing near‐real time data capture from multiple sensors and information emitting de‐
vices. A Web/Cloud based tool that provides information related to the Energy/
Carbon usage footprint and usability is designed to suit multiple industry and regula‐
tory needs. PCG can provide advanced real time “Dashboards” for personal, on‐line
communication interface. Usage Reports provide curves for electricity, gas, steam,
chilled water, and oil consumption and compares multiple locations or the same loca‐
tion for different time periods. Electricity usage and associated cost allocation is pro‐
vided for the selected time range. Daily demand profiles are provided. Additional fea‐
tures include Exception Reports, Hourly Data Reports, Alarms & Notification, Cost Es‐
timations, News, Weather, and Technology reports.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS PROFILE
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EDGE Energy is currently working with a select group of highly qualified EPC /
General Contractors & Electrical Contractors to build renewable energy and En‐
ergy Improvement projects. The EDGE Energy two‐part operating model consists
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of an EDGE Development Services Contract provided to the project owner and a
Construction Build Contract provided by the Preferred Construction Partner to
the client. Unless otherwise brought to us by another contractor, EDGE Energy
will utilize the services of its preferred contractor, Parsons Electric, for most pro‐
jects.
Parsons Electric is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is one of the country’s
leading Electrical Contractors. Parsons has the ability to staff, license, permit and
A c c r e d i t e d build projects in all 50 U.S. states. They have a wealth of experience as national
Electrical and EPC General Contractors. Parsons Electric runs the company’s Re‐
newable Energy Solutions Center from Phoenix and has installed Solar PV pro‐
jects throughout the country. EDGE Energy, acting as the Solar Developer, part‐
ners with Parsons as the EPC Contractor, where Parson’s will build a majority of
EDGE Energy’s renewable projects and be the principal contractor for the Imple‐
mentation of the Energy Management improvements proposed after Energy Au‐
dits are completed for corporate clients..
P a r t i c i p a n t
Metal Foundations of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, is an EPC Contractor that pro‐
vides cost effective proprietary foundation structures for ground mounted fixed
and single axis tracking solar arrays. Metal Foundations structures have been
used extensively for federal (FHA, FAA, and Homeland Security) and state con‐
struction projects including Washington‐Dulles International Airport, Structacom
Tower (Nigeria), New York Gas & Electric and the federal U.S./Mexico border
fence and many state highway projects around the United States. Metal Founda‐
tions is now using their expertise to enter into the construction of renewable en‐
ergy projects. EDGE Energy acts as a representative to bring large utility scale
construction opportunities to build pile‐driven foundations for large, mostly CSP
projects in the western United States.
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND RENEWABLES
EVALUATION PROCESS
EDGE offers a comprehensive energy solution that integrates both Renewable
Energy solutions for private and public facilities with Advanced Energy
Management Systems (EMS). EDGE clients benefit from a robust Energy
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Management solution within a demand response framework, which consists of
both the process and technology required to manage Energy Efficiency (EE)
and a more sophisticated management of Renewable Energy portfolios.
Phased Approach
Our service offering is a phased approach starting with a small pilot program
that maximizes energy efficiency and identifies the best renewable energy
A c c r e d i t e d options. This enables the effective management of utilities by extending the
energy management strategy in a single facility or across multiple locations
(often multiple locations can number in the hundreds for an office facility,
university or school campus). An enterprise application aggregates KW usage
across a pre‐defined region or group of facilities. When a utility provider is
operating at peak capacity, it notifies participating customers that it is time to
reduce the load. The customers trigger routines that apply to the region,
P a r t i c i p a n t initiating simultaneous shed strategies in multiple facilities. This enables the
utility company to avoid bringing additional generating capacity online (less
efficient & more costly), avoiding a significant expense. In return, the utilities
offer significant savings or rebates to participating customers.
Incorporating Renewable Solar Energy
Using industry standard solar sizing guidelines, EDGE will evaluate the areas
available on‐site for a renewable solar energy solution. We will identify the
available areas for rooftop, ground‐mounted, or parking shade structure for
solar arrays. Using these available areas and an analysis of the client’s energy
usage, EDGE will design the most appropriate renewable energy system.
When combined with the integrated EMS/DR portfolio, the client will realize
the optimal energy solution for their facility or facilities.
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND RENEWABLES
EVALUATION PROCESS
Analysis of Displacement and Project Modeling
EDGE will perform a complete site assessment, identify opportunities for
energy efficiencies and calculate the optimal size of the renewable solar energy
system for the client. First, we identify opportunities that will give our clients
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the best methods and tools that will reduce their present energy consumption.
Once we have programmed and set the facility to operate most efficiently, we
next calculate the displacement of kilowatt hours by the solar system. EDGE
will prepare a preliminary financial analysis based on the savings of electricity,
federal, state and utility incentives, and tax advantages from the MACRS
accelerated depreciation schedule. EDGE will include a spreadsheet and
computation showing these benefits and an unlevered IRR over a 20‐year
timeframe. This modeling will also include solar irradiation available for the
A c c r e d i t e d site.
Presentation of System Proposal
The complete system with an applicable financial analysis will be presented to
the client in a preliminary proposal. The financing alternatives will include in‐
depth comparisons of the direct system purchase, solar equipment lease and
power purchase agreement options. With a selection of the preferred financing
alternative and a submittal of financials by the client, EDGE will assist the client
P a r t i c i p a n t in its application for utility company incentives and prepare a financing
proposal to be submitted to our network of preferred lenders.
Application & Construction Process
Following this feasibility phase, once the client desires to proceed with the
project, EDGE will work with the client throughout the following project
development activities:
Initial Project Applications
Incentive Application/Reservation
Securing of Financing (if needed)
Final Design and Engineering
Procurement and Construction
Commissioning
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Robert E. Kennedy, Managing Partner ‐ Robert brings over 20 years of
executive and board level experience to the EDGE team. Previously, Rob co‐founded
Apthera, Inc., where he served as board director and CFO. Rob’s prior experience in‐
cludes serving as CFO of Blue Dot Services, Inc., a $470M national HVAC and plumbing
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company; and Managing Director of Koch Ventures, Inc., a $160M Venture Fund of
Koch Industries, Inc. Rob serves on the boards of Arizona BioIndustry Association and
Immunologix, Inc., is a member of ASU’s Technopolis and is a member of AICPA and
the Arizona Society of CPA’s. Rob earned a BBA degree from Wichita State University.
Tim A Owens, Managing Partner ‐ Tim started his tenure in the solar indus‐
try in 1982 as Marketing Director of Arco Solar’s largest North American Distributor
(now Kyocera Solar) and, later, as VP Marketing for a leading cell and module manu‐
facturer, Solec International. He brings over 30 years of career experience in Sales,
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Sales Management, Strategic Market, Product and Partner Development as well as
marketing, advertising and public relations disciplines. Tim serves on multiple commit‐
tees as a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Arizona Chap‐
ter. Tim attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with an emphasis on Agri‐Business and a
minor in Journalism. He is also an honorary member of the Thunderbird, Global School
of Management’s Phoenix Alumni Chapter.
Keith C Miller, Managing Partner ‐ Keith has experience with numerous
start‐up companies in a variety of management and executive positions and indus‐
P a r t i c i p a n t
tries. Most recently he served as President of Southwest Insurance Services, a consult‐
ing, risk management and insurance firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Previously, Keith
served American Family Insurance for 20 years in a number of management and line
positions. He has also held the title of Executive Director of several non‐profit organi‐
zations. Keith’s expertise is in the areas of risk management, operations manage‐
ment, marketing, training, and sales. Keith earned a degree with honors in Environ‐
mental Resources Administration from George Williams College.
Edward “Ted” Kurtz, Managing Partner ‐ Ted has many years of experi‐
ence with a number of Fortune 500 companies. Most recently Ted spent 15 years as a
Team Lead Manager for the Boeing Company, Mesa, Arizona developing and execut‐
ing a number of business initiatives. While at Boeing, Ted developed several innova‐
tive sustainable programs using his expertise in project management, quantitative
analysis and strategic planning. Ted earned both undergraduate and graduate busi‐
ness degrees form Carnegie Mellon University and a Mechanical Engineering degree
from the University of Arizona.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS TEAM
Sherm Cawley, President & Co‐Founder, Cawley Architects, Inc.
Sherm’s excellent project leadership skills have been focused on developing an
industry leading Design Build Architecture firm. Since forming the company in
M e m b e r 1992, he has developed the procedures required to direct a large team of con‐
sultants, contractors and owners in the completion of over 400 buildings and
10 million square feet of commercial and industrial structures. He received his
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Cornell University and has been registered
with the AIA in Arizona for over 25 years. He is responsible for client develop‐
ment, design, corporate management, and the ultimate development of a total
team approach to Design Build architecture.
A c c r e d i t e d Clint Rapier, Vice President, Hawkins Design Group, Inc.
Clint is recognized as a leader in solar/photovoltaic electrical design. He and
Hawkins are able to provide full service electrical design and consulting for re‐
newable energy projects in most western states. Hawkins services include elec‐
trical engineering for Commercial and LEED buildings and renewable energy
designs for solar and wind generation for commercial, institutional and residen‐
tial installations. Clint is a licensed Professional Engineer & Electrical Engineer
P a r t i c i p a n t
(PE, EE) in many states and received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Ari‐
zona State University.
Prakash Menon, Sr VP Utilities, WNS Global Solutions
WNS is a company involved in developing and delivering advanced solutions
and technology to support the needs of the utility enterprise to meet the de‐
mands of the marketplace. Prakash has over 25 years of industry experience
and held leadership positions in leading consulting firms, advising large Energy,
Oil & Natural Gas companies in design and implementation of new technology
and business process to meet the changing business needs. He has a Masters
in Industrial Relationship & Management, and Economics from Premium
Schools. He is a firm believer in innovation, continuous improvement and self‐
development.
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Case Study
HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS, PHOENIX, AZ
CASE STUDY
EDGE Energy
Cawley
Architects
Hawkins Design
Air‐Zona
Systems
MA Mortenson
Client The non‐profit Human Services Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. The
Construction Campus accommodates the combined facilities for the Central Arizona Shelter
Services and four other non‐profit homeless services providers. It is located on
a 7 acre parcel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona owned and leased by Maricopa
County.
Objective The project objective is to permanently reduce the total energy
costs of the five Human Services Campus organizations. Every dollar saved by
the non‐profit campus is one that does not have to be raised.
Finance The proposal is a lease provided by a 3rd party ownership group to
take advantage of available tax and utility company incentives. Lease
payments to the facility are proposed to be lower than the utility costs.
System EDGE Energy proposed to install a 769 kilowatt photovoltaic system
using a combination of fixed‐tilt roof‐mounted arrays and solar powered
parking shade structure arrays. Additional energy savings are accomplished
by the installation of a water‐cooled chiller to replace the air‐cooled chiller
presently in use. These systems will decrease the current energy use profile
and provide an average 80% electric load displacement factor. The PV system
will produce approximately 1,789,300 kilowatt hours per year.
Status Project put on hold. NPO’s trying to figure out how to accommodate
the project through the five NPO boards and the Maricopa County Supervisors.
For a Reference on this project please contact Sherm Cawley,
CASS Volunteer and Project Lead for EDGE Energy
Tel: 602.393.5060 ‐ Email: sherm@cawleyarchitects.com
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Project Profile
BELL FORD AUTOMOTIVE, PHOENIX, AZ
M e m b e r
A c c r e d i t e d
Client Bell Ford Automotive North West Phoenix Dealership off of I‐17 in North
P a r t i c i p a n t West Phoenix, Arizona.
Objective To shave peak loads for the dealership and help lower utility bills for
the dealership.
Finance Bell Road purchased and owns this system.
System A Solar Electric 78 kW PV Array consisting of 418 Suntech Poly
Crystalline 175 watt modules, a 75 kW PV Powered Inverter, and roof‐mounted
on the Bell Ford Main Showroom building in Phoenix , Arizona.
Status This system was designed, built and commissioned in April 2010.
For a Reference on this project please contact Clint Rapier,
Project Lead, Solar EE & PE Hawkins Design Group/EDGE Energy
Tel: 480.813.9000 ‐ Email: clint@hawkinsdg.com
www.hawkinspv.com
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Project Profile
PECOS RV & BOAT STORAGE, PHOENIX, AZ
M e m b e r
A c c r e d i t e d
Client Pecos Storage is an RV and Boat storage facility located at East 32nd
Street and East Pecos Road in Ahwatukee (Phoenix), Arizona.
Objective To provide shade cover for client’s customers by installing Large
Solar Carport parking structures for parking recreational vehicles and/or boats
on site and to increase operating profits.
P a r t i c i p a n t
Finance 1st Phase system owned by 3rd party Equity Group. Utility pays PBI’s
and all net‐metered power back to the grid.
System Developer EDGE Energy managed the design and installation of a 300
kilowatt (kW) solar electric PV power‐integrated roof‐top system, including the
fabrication of large RV parking structures for the Pecos “Deluxe Storage Area.”
The system, utilizing over 2000 NexPower Double Junction Amorphous Silicon
145 Wp modules, will displace many times the company’s electric load. All the
excess energy will be sold back to the utility Salt River Project (SRP) over a 20
year period, along with the purchase of the project REC’s.
Status 1st of two phases is pending financing approvals.
For a Reference on this project contact Keith Miller,
EDGE Energy Managing Partner and Project Manager
Tel: 602.388.3414 ‐ Email: keith@EDGEEnergyllc.com
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Project Profile
VICTORY PACKAGING, PHOENIX, AZ
M e m b e r
A c c r e d i t e d
Client Victory Packaging, Phoenix, Arizona.
Objective Partial displacement of utility power in client’s 153,000 West Phoe‐
nix warehouse.
P a r t i c i p a n t
Finance Client decided to purchase system directly based on financial model‐
ing showing a robust Internal Rate of Return and short payback period.
System Developer Solar Direct managed the installation of this 75 kilowatt
(kW) solar electric PV power‐integrated roof‐top system for Victory’s warehouse
facility. This system utilizes over 225 NexPower Double Junction Amorphous
Silicon 145 Wp modules .
Status System installed and commissioned during the 4th quarter, 2010.
For a Reference on this project contact David Bergay, Solar Direct and EDGE
Energy Strategic Partner and Victory Packaging Project Developer
Tel: 303.517.9920 ‐ Email: dnkbergay@yahoo.com
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Project Profile
PACIFIC MANUFACTURING, PHOENIX, AZ
M e m b e r
A c c r e d i t e d
Client Pacific Manufacturing, Phoenix, Arizona.
Objective Displacement of approximately 60% of client utility load in client’s
21,000 square foot Downtown Phoenix manufacturing facility.
P a r t i c i p a n t
Finance Client decided to purchase system directly based on financial model‐
ing showing a robust Internal Rate of Return and short payback period.
System Developer EDGE Energy managed the design and installation of this
25 kilowatt (kW) solar electric PV power‐integrated roof‐top thin‐film system.
This system is powered by 180, 136 watt Uni‐Solar amorphous thin‐film lami‐
nates. Each module is burnished directly to a new Cool Roof membrane roof
that acts as a support structure for the solar laminates.
Status System installed and commissioned during March, 2011.
For a Reference on this project contact Tim Owens, EDGE Energy Managing
Partner and Project Developer
Tel: 602.526.7698 ‐ Email: tim@edgeenergyllc.com
Or building Owner, Mark Erwin
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