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Helios Energy Systems Coordinates Saugerties Hotel Solar Project

February 28, 2012

- Assists Howard Johnson Inn to Go Green With Energy Savings - FLUSHING, NY, February 24, 2012 – Helios Energy Systems recently completed a significant solar energy system installation project for the Howard Johnson Inn in Saugerties, NY as part of the hotel’s energy efficiency upgrade. The two-story, 84-unit hotel now boasts a 25-kW solar energy system that will generate electricity for the facility, reducing its overall electricity costs and dependence on the regional utility company. Helios Energy Systems, a subsidiary of fenestration manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems, worked with the hotel owner to coordinate the assessment, design, equipment and installer selection for a suitable photovoltaic (PV) system to meet the building’s energy needs. The Howard Johnson Inn project involved the installation of 104 solar PV panels and associated electrical hardware on the roof of the hotel to generate 25 kilowatts of electricity. The installed solar PV system at the Howard Johnson Inn has an expected payback period of less than five (5) years and will save the facility several thousand dollars annually in reduced electricity costs. Through a combination of New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) incentives, Federal alternative energy tax credits, and special depreciation allowances, most of the cost of the installed solar energy system was covered.
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MORLEY BUILDERS CELEBRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW ECO-FRIENDLY OFFICE

February 24, 2012

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Feb. 23, 2012) – Morley Builders is celebrating its 65th anniversary by opening a new eco-friendly office, demonstrating its commitment to the City of Santa Monica and sustainable construction. The new headquarters, located at 3330 Ocean Park Blvd., creates a workplace that is conducive to both employee collaboration and environmental stewardship. It is designed to achieve a LEED®-Gold rating. “Being a Southern California-based company, green design and sustainable development have always been very important to us,” said Mark Benjamin, president and CEO of Morley Builders. “Morley has had the privilege to not only witness the evolution of Santa Monica, but to directly participate in it as well. Now, on the heels of our 65th anniversary, I can’t think of a better way to renew our commitment to the city, our employees and our clients than to create an efficient, environmentally conscious space that we can all be proud of.” Morley’s new headquarters is anticipated to open Feb. 27. About Morley Builders Morley Builders is one of the largest Southern California based general contractors. The company builds major civic structures; educational and research facilities; parking structures; commercial and retail buildings; and multi-family residential complexes. Morley is experienced in design-build, seismic retrofit, historic preservation, and LEED® certified/sustainable projects. For more information on Morley Builders, visit www.MorleyBuilders.com. Follow our relocation progress by visiting us at www.facebook.com/MorleyBuilders.
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