Solar Array at the Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Headquarters in Kansas City

When the historic Sewall Paint Building in the West Bottoms of Kansas City was refurbishe, they had a couple of objectives. "We wanted to focus on sustainability and incorporate as much of the character of the original building as possible in the new design", says Scott Brown, General Counsel.  The original  heart pine timbers were used as stair treads, paneling and furniture.  Bike racks and showers encourage employees to bike to work and the new windows are energy efficient.

"We wanted to really make a statement by using solar energy, but didn’t know if we had the budget", says Brown.  "The Energy Savings Store not only designed and installed our 2 kilowatt grid-tied solar array, but assisted us in capturing all possible incentives.  The solar may even be eligible for historic tax credits."  Along with providing  a small portion of their electrical power needs, the new solar array is also a focal point for companywide sustainability efforts.