Posts by David Schooley
American Icon Goes Solar at 60
So many of us grew up with Bob’s Big Boy, the iconic L.A. burger drive thru and car hop service so closely associated with Southern California in the 1950s. Today, Big Boy is celebrating his 60th birthday by going green. August 24, 2009 American Icon Goes Solar at 60
Read MoreBob’s Big Boy Burbank throws ‘Sixty and Solar’ bash Sept. 24
Bob’s Big Boy will celebrate its 60th birthday by throwing a special “Sixty and Solar” ceremony and sock hop celebration Thusday, Sept. 24 to dedicate the restaurant’s new solar power system at the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy in the United States, 4211 Riverside Drive, Burbank. The solar dedication of the new 26 kW Canadian Solar photovoltaic…
Read MoreBob’s celebrates with solar panels
As a California Point of Historical Interest, the restaurant with the Big Boy had to get approval for its green project. August 5, 2009 Bob’s celebrates with solar panels Attachments Burbank Leader Bobs Aug 5 09
Read MoreOnce Wanting to Tear it Down, Philip MacDonald Holds a Huge Place in His Heart For Bob’s Big Boy
The historic Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in Burbank is turning 60 years old and owner Philip MacDonald couldn’t be happier. August 3, 2009 Attachments SFBusiness Journal Bobs 80309
Read MoreBob’s Big Boy celebrating 60th anniversary by adding a solar panel system in its Sixty and Solar initiative
Burbank, CA – To help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bob’s Big Boy, the restaurant is going green and installed solar panels. July 17, 2009 Bob’s Big Boy celebrating 60th anniversary by adding a solar panel system in its Sixty and Solar initiative
Read MoreIconic Bob’s Big Boy of Burbank Lauds 60th Anniversary By Going Green
Canadian Solar, HelioPower and Bob’s Big Boy launch “Sixty and Solar” celebration to showcase Bob’s solar power installation; invite patron participation TORONTO, Canada, Los Angeles and Murrieta, Calif. – July 16 – Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), HelioPower, Inc. and Bob’s Big Boy of Burbank today announced the launch of the Bob’s “Sixty and…
Read MoreHelioPower Announces First Project Signed in 1BOG Solar San Diego Campaign
1BOG, One Block Off the Grid, Launched Group Solar Purchase Program May 18, 2009 Murrieta, CA – June 16, 2009 –HelioPower, a leading solar power design and installation firm in California and Nevada, today announced it has signed the first solar power project in the 1BOG solar group purchase program in San Diego. One Block…
Read MoreGoing solar doesn’t have to cost a grip
By Ric Romero, ABC Channel 7 News: Would you put solar power in your home if you only had to pay a fraction of the cost? One homeowner did and he’s now saving plenty on his electric bill while helping out the environment at the same time. Stephen Mark tells me he’s really trying to…
Read MoreCSI: Examining California’s Ambitious Solar Program
As the California Solar Initiative (CSI) moves into its fourth month, solar businesses in the state are still figuring out how to maneuver through the changing industry landscape and handle some of the issues that have arisen from the state-wide program. March 26, 2007 CSI: Examining California’s Ambitious Solar Program
Read MoreMake-or-break logistics. Solar manufacturers, distributors and installers worry most about ‘last mile.’
The transportation and logistics management associated with moving solar panels can be a make-or-break activity — literally. Solar panels, while rich in electrical energy output, are basically large pieces of framed glass, which if mishandled easily shatter. “We’ve seen them damaged in transit,” said Jonah Liebes, general manager for Murrieta, Calif.-based HelioPower, a solar technology…
Read MoreHelioPower Announces Two Management Promotions
Leading California solar power integration firm promotes Jonah Liebes to Vice President, Operations and Glenna Wiseman to Vice President, Marketing Murrieta, CA – May 12, 2009 –HelioPower, a leading solar power design and installation firm in California and Nevada, today announced the promotions of two managers. Jonah Liebes, NABCEP certified, was promoted to Vice President,…
Read MoreCalifornia Solar Initiative Newsletter April 2009
The CPUC has issued the latest CSI Staff Progress Report, which shows a dramatic spike in actual solar installations in the first quarter of 2009. California now boasts more than one-half gigawatt (500 MW) of solar power! This month’s featured photo comes from the Porsche Cars North America Logistics facility in Ontario, Calif., whose 372-module,…
Read MorePorsche Cars North America unveiled Solar Power System
Porsche Cars North America implemented a new 80 kilowatt urban solar power array at their Porsche Logistics support facility in Ontario, CA. April 7, 2009 Porsche Cars North America unveiled Solar Power System
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