Low Energy Systems To Build Thermal Training Facility

Denver, CO
Low Energy Systems will begin construction on a 3,000 square foot mezzanine addition to their current facility at 5350 Joliet Street in Denver this week. The addition will provide classrooms for the technical training and support of solar thermal installers. Solar thermal is a method of using sunlight via solar panels, and other equipment to provide space heating and hot water for any structure. Construction will begin in late spring of 2009, and will be completed by early fall of 2009.

Recognizing the need to actively reduce damaging carbon emissions, Low Energy Systems has stepped forward as a leader in solar thermal energy in Colorado. "Our main concern is Colorado, and the best way for our company to participate [in reducing carbon emissions locally] is to ensure that solar thermal equipment is installed and maintained properly‚" says Neil Greenzweig, CEO of Low Energy Systems.

The new facility addresses the need for a high level of solar thermal training, tech support, and expertise in Colorado as many new solar thermal installers enter the industry. Training will include time in the classroom, hands-on experience with the products, and access to a solar thermal installation on the roof of the Low Energy Systems facility.

Federal, state, and local tax credits and rebates provide great incentives for each property in our state to reduce carbon emissions and energy usage. Space heating and domestic water heating are the largest portions of all energy bills, and therefore energy usage. Solar thermal greatly reduces both of these bills. While the installation of a solar thermal system is more complicated than the installation of a solar electric system; the potential for cost savings and energy conservation is far greater.