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414-614-1949
Riverwest Boasts Two New Green Homes
- Pragmatic Construction plants LEED certified Green homes in the heart of Riverwest
[Milwaukee, Wis.], [01/07] – Pragmatic Construction LLC, A Green design-build firm specializing in the integration of multiple green principles and technologies completed construction on 2 sustainable homes that are now on the market for sale in the Riverwest Neighborhood. The homes located at 702 and 708 E Hadley Street are anticipated to be the first LEED Platinum homes in the state of Wisconsin. Pragmatic’s goal was to push the envelope on energy efficiency, reclaimed materials, durability and healthy-building. With the Riverwest Homes, Pragmatic says we have pushed SUSTAINABLE BUILDING to the limit.
Some of the many features include; passive solar heating, passive cooling, 96% energy-efficient forced-air backup HVAC , SIP wall construction, bio-based sprayfoam roof insulation, triple-pane windows, tankless hot water, reclaimed hardwood flooring, reclaimed doors, steel, fiber-cement and cedar siding, stained concrete flooring, no-VOC paints and finishes, dual-flush toilets and low-flow fixtures, in-floor radiant heat, energy recovery ventilators. rainbarrels, shared rain-garden, pervious paving surfaces, steel roofing, recycled plastic roofing ,a 2.1 KW PV Array (solar electric), and 2 flat-panel solar hot water arrays. Monthly utility bills of less than $30 are expected for each house.
Additional funding was secured through We Energies Renewable Energy Program. They also plan on utilizing We Energies Solar Buy Down program which gives an additional .75 cents per kWh produced for the first year by the system.
UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC installed the 2.1 KW solar electric system. UrbanRE is a local Full Service Solar Electric Installation Firm dedicated to making renewable energy accessible for city of Milwaukee residents
UrbanRE is focused on photovoltaic (PV or solar electric) in the urban environment. Solar can be used on many different types of homes in the city form new construction to existing homes. UrbanRE works with clients such as homeowners, business, churches, schools and non-profits from the early stages of investigating renewable energy systems by performing certified solar site assessments to determine a property’s renewable energy potential and offers clients a turnkey and streamlined process from start to finish; including assisting clients with incentive paperwork which can sometimes be a barrier to system installations.
Pragmatic Construction
Pragmatic is a green design-build firm specializing in the integration of multiple green principles and technologies. For more information call 414-614-1949 or visit www.pragmaticconstruction.com
UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC
UrbanRe assists residents in Milwaukee and South East Wisconsin by performing site assessments, designing and installing solar electric systems in the urban environment.
For more information call (414) 231-3291 or visit www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.com
About Focus on Energy
Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not get completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled. For more information call (800) 762-7077 or visit www.focusonenergy.com
We Energies
We Energies provides financial incentives ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for selected customer-owned renewable energy projects. For more information visit
www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/dirfinance_incent.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Schaal
UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC
www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.com
[414-231-3291]; lisa@urevitalize.org]
Shine on Shorewood- Shorewood Schools Go Green
- The School District of Shorewood is a resource for students and the community to learn about Solar Electric Systems and implement renewable energy -
[Milwaukee, Wis.], [09/24] – The School District of Shorewood installed 2 solar photovoltaic (PV) electric systems this fall. The smaller PV (photovoltaic) system, located on the roof of the Administration Building at the High School is a 2.24 kilowatt (KW) array. This solar array will be used as a demonstration system and as an educational tool for students and community members. Students will study, track and analyze the system performance utilizing web based monitoring of the energy output and CO2 reduction, as well as collect temperature and weather data.
The second PV system is a 12.54KW roof mounted array which is located on the Intermediate School roof. Both systems will be monitored and studied by the students in the high school as well as the intermediate school. Both systems are expected to produce 18,391 kilowatt hour (kWh) annually. The two PV systems are set to be commissioned and connected to the We Energies grid on Friday Sept 25th at 10am.
Additional funding was secured through We Energies Renewable Energy Grant for Non- Profits for approximately $50,000.00. They also plan on utilizing We Energies Solar Buy Down program which gives an additional .75 cents per kWh produced for the first year by the system.
The systems were installed by UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC. UrbanRE is a local Full Service Solar Electric Installation Firm. "UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC is dedicated to making renewable energy accessible for the city of Milwaukee and Wisconsin residents and businesses," said Lisa Schaal and Ed Zinthefer, President and Vice President with UrbanRE. "By helping clients work with both Focus on Energy and We Energies we will be able to extend our reach and get more people to start thinking about renewable energy.
UrbanRE is focused on the urban environment and helping non-profit organizations like Shorewood School District install photovoltaic (PV or solar electric) systems as a way to offset their electric usage, as well as become more energy efficient and as a teaching tool to educate students and members of the community about solar energy.
UrbanRE works with clients such as homeowners, business, churches, schools and non-profits from the early stages of investigating renewable energy systems by performing certified solar site assessments to determine a property’s renewable energy potential and offers clients a turnkey and streamlined process from start to finish; including assisting clients with incentive paperwork which can sometimes be a barrier to system installations.
About Focus on Energy
Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not get completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled. For more information call (800) 762-7077 or visit www.focusonenergy.com
UrbanRE Vitalization Group LLC
UrbanRe assists residents in Milwaukee and South East Wisconsin by performing site assessments, designing and installing solar electric systems in the urban environment.
For more information call (414) 231-3291 or visit www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.com
The Shorewood School District
The achievements of the School District of Shorewood’s 1,941 students are among the highest in the State of Wisconsin. In 2008 the United States Department of Education recognized Shorewood High School as a Blue Ribbon school for consistent high achievement and closing the achievement gap between minority and majority students. For more information, please see our website at www.shorewoodschools.org.
We Energies
We Energies provides financial incentives ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for selected customer-owned renewable energy projects. For more information visit
www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/dirfinance_incent.htm
UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC: Joins Focus on Energy
Market Provider Program
3/2/2009
Company is a resource for Wisconsin residents and businesses looking to
implement renewable energy
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Schaal
UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC
http://www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.com
[414-231-3291]; info@urevitalize.org]
MILWAUKEE – UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC is proud to announce they have joined Focus on Energies Renewable Energy Market Provider Program. In addition to educating Wisconsin residents and businesses about the benefits of renewable energy, the program is a way for renewable energy businesses and professionals to promote their services with the help of Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative.
UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC is the city of Milwaukee’s first local Full Service Solar Electric Installation Firm with a NABCEP Certified installer. UrbanRE is guiding the way to help communities; residences and business become more energy efficient and use renewable energy solutions.
"UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC is dedicated to making renewable energy accessible for the city of Milwaukee and Wisconsin residents and businesses," said Lisa Schaal and Ed Zinthefer, President and Vice President with UrbanRe. "By partnering with Focus on Energy we will be able to extend our reach and get more people to start thinking about renewable energy. By installing more renewable energy systems we are not only strengthening our businesses, we anticipate creating “green jobs” with family supporting wages, while making a positive impact on our environment and the lives of our children and future generations.
UrbanRe works with homeowners, business, churches, schools, local government and non-profit organizations. We are focused on the urban environment and helping non-profit organizations like churches and schools install photovoltaic (PV or solar electric) systems as a way to offset their electric usage, as well as become more energy efficient and as a teaching tool to educate students and members of the community about solar energy. UrbanRe works with clients from the early stages of investigating renewable energy systems by performing certified solar site assessments to determine a property’s renewable energy potential, as well as system installation and interconnection to the We Energies electric grid. We Energies is offering a matching grant to non-profits to install renewable energy systems in addition to the incentives received from the Focus on Energy Program. Focus offers Cash-Back Rewards for installing a solar electric system, with a maximum reward of $35,000. UrbanRe offers clients a turnkey and streamlined process from start to finish; including assisting clients with incentive paperwork which can sometimes be a barrier to system installations.
Focus on Energy’s Renewable Energy Program strives to make renewable energy an attainable option by encouraging Wisconsin residents and businesses to investigate and adopt renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. It seeks to raise awareness, provide training and financing, enhance marketing and support the installation of renewable energy systems across Wisconsin. The program also offers technical assistance, funding and incentives for site assessments, and maintains active lists of renewable energy contractors. Financial incentives are also available for eligible residents and businesses to install renewable energy systems.
"A growing number of Wisconsin residents and businesses are using renewable energy systems to reduce their energy costs and keep our air and water cleaner for future generations," said Don Wichert, program director for Focus on Energy’s Renewable Energy Program. "Focus on Energy is making renewable energy an easy option by creating a healthy supply chain of market providers and energy experts, both in-state and from across the country, to help Wisconsin residents plan and install renewable energy systems."
About Focus on Energy
Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not get completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled. For more information call (800) 762-7077 or visit focusonenergy.com .
UrbanRe Vitalization Group LLC
UrbanRe assists residents in Milwaukee and South East Wisconsin by performing site assessments, designing and installing solar electric systems in the urban environment.
For more information call (414) 231-3291 or visit http://www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.com