Solar included in new Yorba Linda luxury homes
BY KRISTINE GUERRA
July 27, 2010
YORBA LINDA
Luxury homes with solar panels that could save homeowners $50 to $100 in monthly electricity bills are being built in Yorba Linda.
Toll Brothers Inc., in partnership with SunRun Inc. and PetersenDean, is in the early stages of building the homes in Vista del Verde's The Preserve, a community of 90 houses priced from the upper $600,000s. This is the first time Toll Brothers, which builds projects nationwide, has included solar technology in its newhomes.
Instead of placing the solar panels on top of the roofs, they will be installed among roofing tiles of each new home for aesthetic purposes, Toll Brothers Project Manager Isaac Boyd said. Each solar module, made of 14 silicon solar cells, will replace approximately four roofing tiles, which they resemble.
"We do think this is an exciting new feature and a way to the future," Toll Brothers Regional President Jim Boyd said. "It really does offer the buyer an opportunity to save money and also support the green initiative in California."
Sarah Leech, solar project manager for PetersenDean, said more home builders the company works with are including integrated solar panels because of the aesthetic potential, but builders are also starting to see the benefits of rack-mounted panels, which have higher efficiency and higher rebates for homeowners.
SunRun, a San Francisco-based solar energy company that bought the solar panels going into The Preserve, will lease them to homeowners for $42 a month over a 20-year-period, totaling $10,080. Jim Boyd said home buyers won't have to pay for the panels to be installed.
The cost of installing solar panels in an average home is between $20,000 and $25,000.
"This is a little different because you aren't making an upfront investment," Jim Boyd said. "Every month, you're making a payment, but you're also saving more than your payment in electricity cost. You don't have to put money out and wait for it to come back."
The monthly payment will cover maintenance costs, said Lesley Beatty, director of marketing for SunRun. She said the total amount is lower than what homeowners would otherwise pay in electricity bills for 20 years. Beatty said the solar systems in each house are expected to generate 2.5 kilowatts of power.
"If you translate this power into pounds of CO2 (carbon dioxide) saved, all 90 homes would save about 4 million pounds of CO2 over the 20 years of the agreement," she said. "This is equivalent to taking about 500 cars off the road."
When the contract expires, homeowners may choose from three options: buy the system at whatever the fair market value is in 20 years; renew the contract with SunRun; or have the panels removed, Beatty said. SunRun will receive a 30 percent federal tax credit for purchasing the solar panels. Fremont-based PetersenDean will install the solar panels during the last stage of construction, which began in May.
Jim Boyd said Toll Brothers is hoping to finish construction of all 90 homes in two or three years. The first model home is expected to be done in September. Sixteen have already been sold.
"What our buyers will find with this solar panel initiative is that winter months' energy bills are going to be very, very low," he said, adding that having solar panels would be more cost-effective for people who use air conditioning often during the summer.
A total of 124 homes in Yorba Linda have gone solar since 2007, according to data from the California Solar Initiative. SunRun ranked Yorba Linda third among Orange County cities based on the number of solar homes added from January to May 2010. Santa Ana and Huntington Beach ranked first and second, respectively.
PetersenDean Named "Trade of the Month" by T.W. Lewis
Phoenix, AZ July 27, 2010
Congratulations PetersenDean!
Your organization has been recognized by T.W. Lewis as our Trade of the Month. This is probably the fastest that any organization has earned this award from us. You are a great team and we appreciate your commitment to Quality and Service.
Keep up the great work!
Sincerely,
Patrick Adler, LEED® AP
Vice President, Purchasing, Acquisitions & Development
T.W. Lewis
PetersenDean Named Preferred Builder in Major Construction Projects Across The United States.
Newark, Ca: PetersenDean, the nation’s largest privately held builder of smarter roofs, solar energy systems and services, announced today winning a most preferred position in major construction projects across the United States.
PetersenDean: Building Valued Alliances
Recognizing the value of cultivating alliances, PetersenDean successfully develops relations with strategic partners in many States including Florida. Hunt Construction Group, leader of the Marlin Stadium effort, chose PetersenDean as the “new builder of choice” in the Marlin Stadium project. Last December, Craig Dallas, PetersenDean’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, met with Mike Fratiani, Executive Vice President and Robert Hunt's go-to-man. “Among other things, they discussed the mutual benefits of entering into a long term relationship” where PetersenDean would join Hunt in major projects across the United States. “Fratiani is impressed with PetersenDean’s overall reputation for quality and the positive feedback about the role they played in the Orlando Magic’s new arena, as well as PetersenDean’s long term financial stability and ability to support their workmanship in the years to come", states Dallas.
PetersenDean; a Good Choice
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems, the nation's largest, privately owned roofing and solar company, is the only national roofer in Florida certified by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. "Through hard work and perseverance, we have developed a proven customer satisfaction record, demonstrated green initiatives and enjoy the best safety record in the nation", states Jim Petersen, CEO of PetersenDean. In 2009, PetersenDean was voted Roofing Contractor of the Year for “taking the roofing industry to a new level” and in 2010; the University of South Florida awarded them the Sunshine State Safety Award.
About PetersenDean
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems serves a full range of residential and commercial projects. Recently the company supported the redevelopment of Fort Ord, a military base in Monterey, Calif., where 3,000 homes where reconstructed to become more energy efficient. Other substantial projects include NASA in Houston, the Orlando Magic’s new arena, San Francisco’s Pier 39, The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio Texas and Ponte Palmero, Cameron Park, Calif., all of which included energy-rated ‘cool roofs For more information visit www.petersendean.com
R. Petersen is a director of PetersenDean and can be contacted at 510-284-7170 or email rpetersen@petersendean.com
Summing up the 2009 Educational Year with PetersenDean
PetersenDean’s involvement in education comes in various venues. “We are ready to be involved with the community either by volunteering PetersenDean personnel to lead a class and donate materials so students can practice hands-on (MVROP), creating real jobs for displaced employees and graduating students (WIA-OJT), donating computing equipment (MSJE), scholarships (NMHS), or just a bit of fun, concert tickets for teachers (TFT).” says PetersenDean CEO, Jim Petersen.
MVROP, PetersenDean Provides Lectures and Jobs for Newark’s Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program
Newark, June 29, 2010. As reported in MVROP’s Reflections Newsletter Spring 2010: “PetersenDean, Inc. has fully immersed itself as a Green Initiative Business Partner by working with MVROP to create appropriate curriculum for the Solar Education component of the Construction Technology Program. They also donated over 200 hours of industry instruction and expertise within the classroom over a thirteen-week period during the spring 2010 semester. The instruction and training by various high-level PetersenDean, Inc. Directors, VP’s, and trainers has been a pivotal piece of this newly piloted part of the Construction Technology Program. After the success of this semester’s instruction and training, the Solar Education portion of the Construction Technology Program will be offered in the 2010-2011 school year.”
The Newark MVROP Board of Directors recognized PetersenDean on June 24, 2010 for their significant contribution of materials, personnel, for creating inspiration, and providing real jobs for up to 10 graduating students.
WIA-OJT Program Ohlone One Stop
Newark, May 4, 2010. An act of congress created the Workforce Investment Act program to provide Federal dollars to employers who hire those who have lost jobs due to a troubled economy. PetersenDean and Ohlone One Stop signed a Master Agreement to collaborate on May 4, 2010 and as a result, PetersenDean conducted over 20 interviews of displaced NUMMI employees, offering jobs to three candidates. The positions include CAD Drafter, Scheduling Project Manager, and Solar Sales Manager. Jim Petersen, CEO of PetersenDean, feels that “viable, local companies have a responsibility to try and bring displaced employees into our businesses; to give someone displaced for no fault of their own a chance to transfer their skills in a new line of business. Federal dollars help employers like PetersenDean during the on-the-job training process; an incentive even if it doesn’t cover the cost of the whole process.” Interviews and employment opportunities will continue within PetersenDean Solar teams.
MSJE, Mission San Jose Elementary School
Fremont, November 2009. PetersenDean donated four Dell desktop computers and five flat panel monitors to Mission San Jose Elementary School computer lab when hearing of a need for updated computers. Says Jim Petersen, CEO of PetersenDean, I strongly believe in supporting local schools, “it makes me feel good to know students race to use the newer machines because they are faster and modern looking and, according to students ‘make us feel good because they look brand new’.”
NMHS, PetersenDean offers Two Scholarships to Newark Memorial High School
When approached to support graduating seniors, Jim Petersen, CEO of PetersenDean jumped to meet the challenge by offering two scholarships to graduating seniors. The first and second place winners receive a $1,000 and $500 prize, respectively. Seven students entered the competition by writing a 2-page paper on the environment, recycling and green technology, and a one-page essay about themselves. In addition, students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher to compete for the scholarships. According to R. Petersen, evaluator, “trying to decide on the winners was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make. These students really need the boost of a scholarship and have written great papers. I am grateful to Jim for offering this type of incentive to students struggling to make ends meet while trying to get an education”.
TFT, PetersenDean creates a Tickets For Teachers Program
Newark, June 2010. PetersenDean awarded concert tickets to two lucky teachers from Fremont Unified School District, Mission San Jose Elementary School. The teachers will attend a concert performed by The Bare Naked Ladies, part of the Wente Brothers Concert Series summer lineup. “Jim Petersen, CEO of PetersenDean, is a firm believer in demonstrating gratitude to teachers, especially in these tough times, and he is ready to put his money where his belief is. Jim steered the tickets, meant for PetersenDean valued customers, to the teachers and their partners who will enjoy premium seating, a sumptuous dinner, and Wente wines,” reports R. Petersen, Director of Educational Outreach for PetersenDean. “It was so nice to see the teacher’s smiles and to see how excited they were to receive their ticket packets.”
PetersenDean Set to Re-Construct Thousands of Storm Damaged Roofs in Oklahoma
June 9, 2010
Oklahoma City: PetersenDean, the nation’s largest privately held roofing and solar energy company, announced today that it plans to rebuild thousands of roofs in Oklahoma that were damaged as a result of recent storms there.
The state was recently ravaged by storms and winds so strong that entire roofs were blown off. The buildings affected were widespread and include homes, schools, shopping malls and other structures.
Early estimates have suggested that there may be as many as one-hundred thousand damaged roofs in the area where the storms passed through and the need to mobilize manpower, equipment and materials quickly is of the utmost importance.
“PetersenDean has serviced Oklahoma for years and with our manpower and financial strength we are able to respond very quickly to address the needs of insurance companies as well as building owners”, said Jim Petersen of PetersenDean.
Petersen-Dean also designs and builds high quality solar energy systems and has put the infrastructure in place to offer solar energy in that part of the country as well.
Founded in 1984, Petersen-Dean is a national firm and has constructed over one-million new roofs and solar energy systems throughout the United States and was awarded “Contractor of the Year” in 2009 by Roofing Contractor Magazine.
PetersenDean Offers Mentoring and Jobs for Students in Roofing and Solar Energy
June 1, 2010
Newark, CA At a time when American students are experiencing the greatest cuts in educational history, the students of MVROP enjoy a rich and rewarding experience provided by a local, private sector business. PetersenDean, the nation’s largest privately held roofing and solar company is providing a free, custom-made lecture series with 2-3 subject matter experts and roofing/solar materials needed for hands-on practice by students. Says Jim Petersen, Founder of PetersenDean, “I know how valuable it is to a student learning the building trade to handle materials used in today’s industry and to be mentored by Subject Matter Experts in the proper handling and application of those materials, this is our way of helping schools provide the best experience for students”.
About the program
PetersenDean’s 13-week educational program covers Safety, Basic Roofing for Commercial and Residential buildings, Basic PV Solar including rails/racks, panel installation, inverters and Basic Solar Connect. Students handle state of the art product and practice installation techniques under the guidance of PetersenDean Subject Matter Experts. “Because PetersenDean is both a roofing and solar company, we are able to introduce the importance of protecting the integrity of a roof while installing solar panels. We demonstrate the entire process of roofing to solar installation. Through extensive lectures and hands-on experience, students know we demand quality in everything we do”, says Ron Vincent of the PetersenDean Lecture Team. The Lecture series is custom made to match the MVROP curriculum in Building Trades Construction Technology 1&2, a certificate program for high school and adult students.
PetersenDean Investment
PetersenDean’s donation of personnel and materials for three classes per lecture day is significant. “From a budget perspective, I believe this to be the biggest donation of human resources and roofing and solar product by a privately held company in the history of MVROP”, says Rosemary Petersen, Director of Educational Outreach for PetersenDean.
Real Opportunities for Real Jobs
After completing the 2-year MVROP course and enhanced hands-on training, all graduates are job ready. In addition, immediately upon graduation, a select group of up to 10 students, 18 years and older, will begin on-the-job training in full time employment with PetersenDean.
Learn more about PetersenDean and Smarter Roofs at http://petersendean.com
Submitted by the Director of Educational Outreach: rpetersen@petersendean.com 510-284-7170
PetersenDean Announces Fund to Address Mid Size Solar Energy Projects
Newark, Ca May 26, 2010 - PetersenDean the nation’s largest privately held roofing and solar energy company announced today that is has created a new fund to address small to mid sized solar energy projects.
The fund will primarily serve customers that tend to be overlooked by the larger Solar PPA providers, such projects would range from 50 to 500KW. “I am delighted to announce today that an entire community that has been overlooked and underserved in the past will now have a source they can rely on for low cost and high performing solar energy systems” said Jim Petersen, Founder of PetersenDean.
PetersenDean has built its “Best in Class” reputation by building high performing and long lasting smarter roofs and solar energy systems.
PetersenDean was founded in 1984 and has built over one-million new roofs and solar energy systems. PetersenDean operates in over seven states and was named contractor of the year in 2009. PetersenDean can be found at www.smarterroof.com
PetersenDean launches training initiative in Miami for building safer roofs in Haiti
Petersen Dean Roofing and Solar Systems, Inc. teams up with Innovation Milestones 4 Life (im4Life) to train Haitian Americans in the roofing trade, January 28, 2010 Miami, FL (PRWEB)
January 25, 2010 – during this slow economy for many, Petersen Dean sees there is work to be done in the Haitian community. “We want to make a difference that is lasting for the Haitian community,” states Dave Wikel, Vice-President of Petersen Dean “and what better way than by creating trained roofers through the H.A.I.T.I. project.” The Haitian American Impact Training Initiative (HAITI) project will partner with a local church in the Miami Haitian community in providing 40-hours (plus) in an education and training program designed to teach the roofing trade. Petersen Dean will provide all the instruction to pre-qualified trainees. The program will be administered by Dr. Joshua Kirven who created the im4Life program.
“The HAITI project offers an excellent opportunity to show immediate community impact and improve morale during this difficult time,” says Kirven.
For the next several years the country of Haiti will need help to rebuild its infrastructure from the ground up. Roofing is just one part of it. U.S. contractors can play a key role in rebuilding a stronger Haiti by providing their expertise in training Haitian Americans to go back to their native country and make a difference. Yvel Paul, a native Haitian minister, who lost many family and friends in Port-au-Prince, proclaims “the HAITI project will give us the basic tools to find work in the states but most of all train my fellow Haitians on how to rebuild our home, even better.” Petersen Dean is the first contractor to step up but definitely won’t be the last as Haiti builds a stronger, safer nation. For more information, Please contact Joshua Kirven at 321-278-8445 or email kirvphd@kirvgroup.com
PetersenDean Recognized by USF SafetyFlorida
Congratulations! PetersenDean has been recognized by USF SafetyFlorida for your efforts in implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program/process as documented during our consultation visit on January 12, 2010.
USF SafetyFlorida developed the SUNSHINE STATE SAFETY RECOGNITION AWARD to motivate and support employers who proactively work with their employees and USF SafetyFlorida. During our consultative visit to your site, your managers and employees demonstrated a commitment to continuously improve the effectiveness of your company’s workplace safety and health management system.
This commitment to workplace safety and health is being commended by USF SafetyFlorida. Thank you for setting high standards as you continue to participate in the occupational safety and health of your workplace.
Sincerely,
Charlene Vespi, MS.Ed., CWCP
PetersenDean and Fronius Expand Partnership
Newark, CA – February 23, 2010 – PetersenDean, the nation’s largest, privately-owned roofing and solar energy company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fronius USA, LLC to support, distribute and market Fronius as their preferred residential and small commercial grid connected PV inverter for 2010. After evaluating a number of different inverter companies, Fronius was selected on the basis of its technology, range of products, ease of installation, and value. “With Fronius, we are offering a best-in-class inverter to improve our operational efficiencies and deliver greater value to end-users,” explains Jim Petersen, Chief Executive Officer of PetersenDean. “We have been a supply partner to PetersenDean for many years,” states Gord Petroski, Director, Fronius USA, Solar Electronics Division. “We are very pleased to expand our relationship to support their needs as they continue to grow their solar business.” About Fronius Fronius International GmbH is a world market leader in energy conversion technologies. Headquartered in Wels, Austria, the US subsidiary, Fronius USA, LLC is located in Brighton, Michigan. Fronius has over 60 years of experience and employs over 2800 globally. Fronius was founded in 1945 and has developed a revolutionary inverter concept that is used for both grid-tied as well as European stand-alone solar systems. Fronius takes pride in providing world class customer service and has over 350,000 Fronius solar inverters installed worldwide. Fronius Solar Electronics Division is supported through an international network of sales partners.
New Solar Leasing Program to Deliver Fixed Prices and Green Energy to California Homeowners
PetersenDean, the nation’s largest, privately-owned roofing and solar company, has announced an exclusive partnership with SunRun, the nation's leading provider of residential solar financing, on a ground-breaking leasing program that enables Californians to purchase a new solar home at the price of a standard home, locking in low, fixed price electricity bills for 20 years.
PetersenDean voted Roofing Contractor of the Year 2009
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PetersenDean installs integrated solar tiles on model home at KB Homes Northhaven community in San Jose
PetersenDean and KB Homes are to be featured on an upcoming broadcast of KRON-4 televisions "Bay Area Living - Home Improvement". KB Homes Vice President of Marketing Marc Burnstein will explain the many features of the new homes, including the rooftop solar option. For photos of the filming:
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PetersenDean (Brinkmann Roofing Company) Receives The Crawford Contractor Connecton Award for Excellence in Achievement 2008
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PetersenDean (Brinkmann Roofing Company) wins Better Business Bureau Award
PetersenDean Roofing won the Better Business Bureau of Houston's Award of Distinction at the annual BBB Houston awards luncheon on May 6, 2009. The award is given to a select group of companies that excel in overall excellence and quality in the workplace. Only two roofing companies in Houston received the award this year.
PetersenDean, Inc. Acquires OCR Solar and Roofing
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