Independent Energy Solutions
IES Donates Solar to Local School
Independent Energy Solutions recently donated eight 208-watt photovoltaic modules to the Warner Springs Outdoor Academic Experience, a program designed to teach environmental science through hands-on activities.
Outside laboratories are set up to provide students all over San Diego County with real-world learning experiences. The panels will be installed on top of the new goat barn to provide lighting and heating for newborn goats and sheep.
Students will learn the importance of alternative energy, learn to calculate energy usage, and pass on the information they have learned to other students.
Troy Strand, executive vice president of Independent Energy Solutions, presented the solar panels to Cindy Magill, Warner School Board president, and Sherri Freeman, Warner science teacher.
IES Selected as Finalist for Chamber Awards
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce recently selected Independent Energy Solutions (IES) as a finalist for its 2009 Small Business Awards in the "Environmental Action" category. IES was recognized for leadership in protecting and improving the environment by helping its customers generate clean, renewable power through solar electric (photovoltaics or PV). Since its founding in 1998, IES has designed and installed reliable, cost-effective PV systems worldwide that will generate over 200 million kW hours of electricity and offset more than 96,000,000 tons of carbon -- all while reducing our planet's reliance on fossil fuels. For more information on the awards click here: San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.IES Sponsors Habitat for Humanity Project
North County women build homes and hope
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Independent Energy Solutions and its President/CEO, Linda Strand, were featured in a recent North County Times article covering a women-only project for Habitat for Humanity.
15 volunteers joined an all-female Women Build project in Carlsbad for San Diego Habitat for Humanity to help construct a two-bedroom condo for a North County waitress and her 4-year-old son. Strand enlisted 14 friends and peers for the all-day project and contributed $1,500. For the complete story, click here.
IES Project Wins SANDEE Award
San Diego, CA - The City of Encinitas was recently recognized by the California Center for Sustainable Energy for "Special Achievement by a Government Agency" at the 5th Annual San Diego Excellence in Energy (SANDEE) Awards. The award was given for comprehensive green energy improvements to the City's Civic Center facilities.
Independent Energy Solutions (IES) designed and built the photovoltaic system that was a major component of the overall project. The array features a unique roof and trellis mount, produces 114 kWdc of power using 510 modules, and will offset about 50 tons of carbon annually.
For more information on the SANDEE awards, visit CCSE SANDEE Awards.
Linda Strand and IES Featured in NC Magazine
CEO and President of Independent Energy Solutions, Linda Strand, is featured on the cover of the February/March 2009 edition of NC Magazine, a regional magazine covering the North San Diego County area. Covering the history of IES from its founding to current projects, the article also focuses on Ms. Strand's commitment to the environment and women's issues. To read, click here: NC Magazine article on Linda Strand and IES