Newsletter April 2017
In this month's newsletter we're featuring the Zellwood Elementary School, one of two schools in Orange County, Florida with a LEED designation. Zellwood uses a thermal 
energy storage system to store ice created by chillers run at night, when electricity is less expensive, allowing the chillers to run less during the day.
In this video, teachers and students talk about the school's green features. Learn more about how thermal storage helps achieve LEED here.
In other energy storage news, Hawai‘i is breaking new ground on the evolution of the electric grid. Major energy players such as CALMAC were invited to speak at the State Capitol to provide information on energy storage solutions. Click here for a video clip of the information briefing. Hawaii aims to have 100% renewable energy by 2045. Currently, a couple storage bills are pending.
For more details on the status and future of energy storage in Hawaii see our blog.
Energy storage news
- Integrating more renewable energy in Hawaii, CALMAC Blog
- [Video] Going Green at Zellwood Elementary
- [Video] Storing for Hawai‘i's Future: The Status and Future of Energy Storage
- Zellwood school serves as Orange district's 'green' model, Orlando Sentinel
- Six Energy Storage Presentations at State Capitol, LLilani Media
- Green building: Improving the lives of billions by helping to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, World Green Building Council
- Using Batteries as a Renewable Energy Source, Part 2, Bounce Energy
- Should Energy Storage Share The Tax Credits For Renewable Energy?, CleanTechnica
Upcoming events
Municipal Green Building Council Conference & Expo
April 20
Register Today
Meet with CALMAC Regional Sales Manager Terry Andrews and learn about the latest news, programs and trends affecting thermal energy storage in California today.
Energy Storage Association Annual Conference & Expo
April 20
Register Today
Don't miss the session: Storage + X: Hybrid Storage Systems and Renewables presented by four panelists including CALMAC CEO, Mark MacCracken.
City & State New York
April 25
CALMAC CEO, Mark MacCracken will be honored at the Sustainability & Environmental Impact breakfast awards ceremony celebrating the honorees and companies that promote sustainability initiatives in the energy, transportation, food industries, and more, as well as devoting their time to creating a positive environmental impact.
