ENERGY

Relying on Renewable Resources

The intent of the Energy Petal is to create new sources of renewable energy that allow projects to operate year-round in a resilient, pollution-free manner. In addition, the Energy Petal prioritizes energy efficiency as a means to reduce wasteful spending, of energy, resources, and capital.

– From the Living Building Challenge Standard

We are inspired by:

• The abundance of naturally-occurring energy sources in our region, such as solar, wind, and hydro.
• Our surrounding plant communities, which relies primarily on photosynthesis as a highly-efficient and low-waste method for generating fuel.

Our approach:

We plan to build a safe, resilient and decentralized energy infrastructure powered entirely by renewable resources. We aim to be net-positive, creating more energy that needed.

Our methods include:

• The installation and use of photovoltaic panels and shingles, coupled with battery storage to create an energy reserve
• Hyper-efficient appliances, heating and cooling
• Passive approaches to lighting, heating and cooling buildings
• Creating a culture of conservation among program participants