Zhome project
We are changing the way we think about, use, and create energy. NW Wind & Solar with over 39 years of experience is your source for developing customized solar electric systems and wind generators for homes and businesses.
We partner with you to analyze and develop a comprehensive plan that will harness wind power and solar power, while effectively integrating the usage of renewable energy into your existing electrical system.
Let us prepare a free, no-obligation wind and solar energy evaluation of your home or business and show you the benefits of reducing or eliminating your dependence on the grid.
Please take a moment to watch a brief video on how solar systems produce energy?
Please take a look at our extensive project gallery featuring both commercial solar power and residential solar power.
Call 866.3SOLAR2 (866.376.5272) or to get a no obligation quote – click here.
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The Many Benefits of
Renewable Energy
- Reduce Your Electric Bills
- Minimize Future Utility Rate Increases
- Increase Your Independence & Home Value
- Reduce Your Environmental Impact
- Own a Renewable Source of Clean Energy
- Receive 30% of System Cost as Tax Credit
Current Projects
- The Greenest Commercial Building in the World 244kW
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The Bullitt Center will be the greenest, most energy efficient commercial building in the world, firmly planting Seattle at the forefront of the green building movement. The goal of the Bullitt Center is to change the way buildings are designed, built and operated to improve long-term environmental performance and promote broader implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy and other green building technologies in the Northwest.
http://bullittcenter.org/
- Helen Keller School 10kW
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This new construction school replacement in Kirkland for the Lake Washington School district features Sanyo HIT modules.
Under Construction
- Mount Vernon City Hall 7.98kW
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This retrofit project includes the installation of an 7.98 kW solar system on the roof of the Mount Vernon City Hall. The solar system will feature made in Washington Silicon Energy modules and inverters.
Under Construction
- Hands on Children's Museum 75kW
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The 75 kW solar system is part of the new $18M museum structure, designed to service over 200,000 visitors a year.
More information: www.hocm.orgUnder Construction
New This Week
Seattle Greendrinks Turns 10!
Come out and help us celebrate the tenth birthday of Seattle Greendrinks!
This night will be amazing with a silent disco dance party and a thrift shop costume contest
June 14, 2013 at 5:30pm
This night will be amazing with a silent disco dance party and a thrift shop costume contest
June 14, 2013 at 5:30pm
June 14, 2013
NW Wind & Solar will be at the Mother Earth Fair in Puyallup
Hosted by Mother Earth News magazine, this fair will be a fun-filled time for all with workshops and demonstrations promoting sustainability. Come and see what we have to offer.
June 1 – 2
June 1-2, 2013
Daily Journal of Commerce: Puyallup longhouse uses solar to go net zero
Northwest Wind & Solar installed a 26-kilowatt photovoltaic solar system for phase two of the Puyallup Nation Housing Authority Longhouse, which provides 10 units of low-income housing on the tribe's northeast Tacoma campus.
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May 17, 2013
The New York Times: A Building Not Just Green, but Practically Self-Sustaining
When an office building here that bills itself as the world’s greenest officially opens later this month, it will present itself as a “living building zoo,” with docents leading tours and smartphone-wielding tourists able to scan bar codes to learn about the artfully exposed mechanical and electrical systems.
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April 2, 2013
PBS Newshour article: Seattle's Bullitt Center Bills Itself as "World's Greenest Office Building"
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April 22, 2013
King5 Environment Northwest story: Inside the Bullitt Center, Earth's greenest building
On April 22 2013 King5 ran a story on the public opening of the Bullitt Center. Read more here:
April 22, 2013
Daily Journal of Commerce Article Focuses on Improved Solar Panel ROI
The cost of solar panels has lowered increasing practicality for Northwest Wind and Solar's PV solar panel solutions. Western Washington's limited sunlight now does more using higher effiency photovoltaics (PV) solar panels. See why NW Wind and Solar's PV solutions make more sense for business.
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February 28, 2013
Community Funded Grants for Planet Power
Snohomish PUD is, once again offering the Planet Power funding and grant program. This program is funded by customers of Snohomish PUD who support the expansion of renewable energy for and in their community.
Customers can donate a monthly amount added to their Snohomish PUD bill or they can make a onetime donation. More information is available here.
Community organizations who are interested in applying for the grant can get information here.
January 20, 2013
NW Wind & Solar project featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce
NW Wind & Solar customer Kemp West's installation profiled in the Daily Journal of Commerce.
Read the full article.
November 9, 2012
NW Wind & Solar project featured on KING 5 News
KING 5 news recently did a report on the growing popularity of solar power in Western Washington, featuring one of our projects.
October 18, 2012
NW Wind & Solar Recognized for Excellence!
NW Wind & Solar was awarded the 2012 Excellence in Construction Award by Associated Builders and Contractors (http://www.abcwestwa.org/2.aspx) in the Alternative Energy Category for the zHome project.
April 17, 2012
