Choate Construction’s innovative rooftop solar energy system helps offset their energy costs at their Atlanta, Georgia Headquarters
Choate’s new energy-efficient white roof also takes full advantage of the panel technology used in the system
A solar dashboard was provided to display energy production and offset statistics for the public
When Choate Construction Company decided to commission a 74-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) energy system for their Headquarters building located at Northridge Plaza in Atlanta, GA, they chose to contract Empower Energy Technology to provide the engineering, contractor, and integrator services for this advanced technology photovoltaic energy system installation.
Michael Swick, Director of Sustainability for Choate Construction said, “[We] contracted with Empower Energy Technology because they presented us with an innovative solution and solar technology that provides the most solar production with a compelling ROI.”
“This is only a start in what we at Choate view as a comprehensive energy management strategy.” said Swick. “Our goal is to exercise more control over our energy costs and turn the free sunlight that gets delivered to our rooftops into a real and measurable benefit – for Choate and our customers.”
Real time solar power energy production of this system can be seen by visiting the Choate Solar Monitoring Dashboard.
Read more about this installation online in Solar Today Magazine
About Choate Construction Company
Choate Construction Company is one of the largest commercial building general contractors in the southeastern United States with offices in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Choate provides preconstruction, construction, program management and design/build services with the singular focus of delivering the highest quality finished product, on time and within budget. Areas of specialty as a general contractor and interior contractor include: healthcare and biomedical; office buildings; technology; warehouse and distribution centers; industrial and manufacturing centers; governmental buildings and student housing; senior living; automotive dealerships and professional auto racing teams; and water treatment. For more information, please visit www.choateco.com.