Building Industry Magazine - July 2012 - (Page 9)

La Tour Bakehouse Partners With RevoluSun La Tour Bakehouse’s $1.77 million photovoltaic system is expected to pay for itself in two and a half to three years. It will provide power to La Tour Bakehouse’s main bakery, executive offices and its newest restaurant, La Tour Café. Ba-Le, Inc. dba La Tour Bakehouse recently announced it is expected to save $170,000 in energy costs per year through its new photovoltaic (PV) system at its 80,000-square-foot main bakery, located at 888 Nimitz Highway inside the former Weyerhauser building. Designed and installed by RevoluSun, the 366.6 kilowatt system went live in early May. According to La Tour Bakehouse, the entire system cost $1.77 million and will pay for itself in two and a half to three years. “Our Nimitz location serves as La Tour Bakehouse’s main bakery, executive offices and our newest restaurant, La Tour Cafe, which means our electricity usage is extremely high for all three operations combined,” says Trung Lam, chief operating officer for La Tour Bakehouse. “It was an easy decision for us to make the switch to solar. We selected RevoluSun for its reputation and professionalism. RevoluSun’s expert team of designers and installers were able to work with our request to get the system up and running in less than three months. Needless to say, we are delighted by the results.” RevoluSun designed and installed the solar system comprised of 1,467 Canadian Solar 250 panels in two months. According to the solar provider, the system will offset 25 million pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the environment and the burning of 44,000 barrels of oil during its lifetime. “As a Hawaii-owned company, we are always pleased to work with other local companies to help them offset their energy usage,” says Todd Georgopapadakos, RevoluSun principal. “We commend La Tour Bakehouse for making the switch to renewable energy.” The Onl y Welded Wire mesh made in haWaii • FACTORY DIRECT PRICIng • CUSTOM-WIDTHS FROM 5’-0 TO 8’-0 • 6 x6 – W1.4/W1.4 (10 ga) • 6x6 – W2.9/W2.9 (6 ga) • LOCALLY OWnED • LARgE InVEnTORY • DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILAbLE Coming Soon … Kila manuf acturing, www.buildingindustryhawaii.com | 9 Honolulu, Hawaii • 535-MESH(6374) kilaman@hawaii.rr.com • kilaman.com llc. http://www.kilaman.com http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - July 2012

Contents July 2012
Hawaii’s Top 25 Contractors
Educating for the Industry
Surviving a Tough Economy
Top Eats
News Beat
Forest City Completes $312M Neighborhood
2012 CAK Home Show Streams Live
Keokea Beach Park Renovation Completed
La Tour Bakehouse Partners with RevoluSun
Pier 29 Construction Complete
NAIOP Awards Honor Commercial Development
NAVFAC Awards $46.6M Contract
Departments
Datebook
Best Practices
Contracts Awarded
Concept to Completion: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Phase 5
Low Bids
Spotlight on Success: BEQ, MCBH
News Makers
New Products
July's Features

Building Industry Magazine - July 2012