Pacific Ridge Electric Retrofits Headquarters of IBEW Local 332 to be a Zero Net Energy Building

Pacific Ridge Electric recently retrofitted the headquarters of IBEW Local 332 to be a zero net energy building. Pacific Ridge worked with Paradigm Power and Planning on the project as a “green team.” The zero net energy makeover included replacing the existing solar panels on the building’s rooftop, updating the existing sunshade system, and adding a new lighting control system, LED lighting, battery storage, and expansion of PV charging stations.

The recently installed energy improvements generate 202.3 kW (202,300 watts) in clean and efficient heating, cooling, and lighting and save about $140,000 a year in electricity usage by recycling energy back to the grid.

Local 332’s new energy upgrades for its headquarters have gained national attention, including awards from Solar Builder magazine (Best Design of 2018) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (2018 Outstanding Achievement Design Award).