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28 | I NSIGH T • J u n e 2 0 1 6 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m who design and construct the plants and work spaces that house the region's manufacturers and service industries. "No one would even think of installing something that wasn't efficient," says Mark Hanson, director of sustainable services for Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction. "Sustainability and efficiency are part of the everyday thought process now." at thought process is reflected in every aspect of building design, from the routine selection of boilers or windows to advanced options such as the installation of local solar arrays and on-site wind towers, Hanson says. Indeed, local solar arrays have been a growing trend, one that could rapidly increase as improvements in battery technology allow surplus energy to be stored on site rather than sold back to the grid. As the on-site installations become more prevalent, they can reduce peak demand on utilities, negating the need for additional plants and extending the life of traditional power sources. Solar installations have been helped by the entry into the marketplace of third-party financing organizations that have made it easier for companies to adopt on-site arrays to generate power, Hanson says. e upfront financing costs have been a barrier in the past. "We will do better as we develop additional abilities and confidence," Hanson says. "It's a constant effort to infuse that knowledge into all levels of what we do." new LED lighting systems like the ones designed and manufactured by energybank, energy use shis to an "as- needed" model as the systems reduce light (and the related energy) from areas where work is not taking place, while also eliminating the surge created when systems are switched on aer being shut off completely. It's certainly top of mind for those There are plenty of reasons to build with Boldt, including more than a century of experience. But perhaps the best one is the way in which we approach your project. Communication "silos" are replaced by collaboration; routine methods by creative solutions; missed opportunities by bold new possibilities. Bring your next project to Boldt. And see how it feels to be the priority. 920-739-6321 | boldt.com Challenging convention to deliver results. Gandrud Automotive recently integrated LED lighting into its car lots. Auto dealers are a growing segment for energy efficient lighting installation created by energybank, Inc. C O U R T E S Y E N E R G Y B A N K ENERGY/SUSTAINABILIT Y