Renewable energy in US federal buildings

Castro‐Lacouture, Daniel; Roper, Kathy O.

doi:10.1108/02632770910944916

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“…(1) r is the rating on a Likert scale (1-5) as for the impact on construction efficiency for a specific element influencing construction profitability, nr is the number of respondents providing a specific Likert scale rating r, N is the aggregate number of respondents to a specific question [6][4], [16], [17]. The value given to the Likert scale rating is as follows:…”

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Role of Solar energy and issues in its implementation in the Indian context

Dixit

Singh

et al. 2018

MATEC Web of Conferences

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Abstract. The main objectives of using renewable energy enable us to attain sustainable growth without compromising the future. India is on the 7th nation in generating renewable energy while the USA, China and Germany are on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. Secondly, in case of Solar energy, the statistics are: India is on the 7th nation in generating solar energy while China, Japan, and Germany are on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively, Generating 9, 78, 42.8 and 41.2 (GW) gigawatts from solar power. India having great opportunities in generating solar power because of its location and the availability of largely unused land banks throughout the nation. The purpose of the paper is to examine the challenges to the adoption of solar energy as a means of generation of energy and power for the nation's requirement. The hurdles/factors identified for the study is 16 and a targeted data collection of 105 for the study using convenient sampling technique throughout India. The research finding shall contribute to the existing body of knowledge and provide suggestions to the policymakers, the manufactures and the local bodies working on the ground to implement the solar energy as an alternate energy resource to fossil fuels in India.

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Role of Solar energy and issues in its implementation in the Indian context

Dixit

Singh

et al. 2018

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“…Generally, credit amounting to 30 per cent (decreasing to 10 per cent in 2017) of the investment cost of PV systems, including equipment and labour, would be granted by the federal government. Federally owned buildings themselves already spearheaded with the use of RE (Castro-Lacouture and Roper, 2009). In addition to ITC, the ARRA used to provide a cash grant programme (i.e.…”

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Developing and managing photovoltaic facilities based on third-party ownership business models in buildings

Lam

2016

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the growing trend of developing and managing photovoltaic facilities owned by third parties in buildings, as a possible alternative to energy performance contracting. Design/methodology/approach Based on an established business model template, analysis is carried out on the framework of using third-party finance in the provision of photovoltaic facilities in buildings. Case studies in the USA and China enable comparison of policy tools enabling this approach. Findings While barriers exist in the common energy performance contracting approach for renewable installations owned by the building owner, vesting photovoltaic equipment with a third party for a certain period has become a viable business alternative as long as revenue is generated through a power purchase agreement or lease arrangement with the building owner. Research limitations/implications The third-party ownership business model works better if sufficient policy incentives exist alongside the revenue brought about by renewable energy. Hence, governments have to create the right environment. Originality/value Win-win situations have been identified through case studies in countries with burgeoning renewable energy use in buildings, notably the USA and China, giving new insights on facilities management.

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“…Staking a claim to originality, the authors argued that Guardiola et al (2009, p. 254):This is a pioneering study that looks at the “mind” of the customer, to investigate how different ideas and messaging drive the consumer's comfort level regarding the use of RES, and the future of their energy consumption and transitional needs. This is a multi‐disciplinary study incorporating public policy and marketing together with practical application.Castro‐Lacouture and Roper (2009) sought to investigate sources of renewable energy into the everyday operation of federally owned facilities in the United States. The goal is to present comparisons of existing US federal buildings and analyze the savings and methodologies for acceptance of each project for the use of building and project managers within the US federal government or other researchers interested in similar analysis.…”

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“…They also argued that their findings support the need for inclusion of soft factors, along with economic considerations for project success. Castro‐Lacouture and Roper (2009, p. 173) nonetheless admit their study limitations as a “larger number of case studies are needed to infer trends in federal renewable energy projects.” Furthermore from a methodology point‐of‐view they admitted that even though their study “aimed at an objective comparison of electricity costs between buildings […] the quantitative normalized ratio implemented needs other soft considerations to fully represent renewable energy scenarios in US federal buildings.”…”

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IRENA – Masdar City (UAE) – exemplars of innovation into emerging markets

Madichie

2011

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PurposeThis paper aims to highlight efforts of an emerging market economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in complementing the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) initiative. This is a growing phenomenon that has brought about a major shift in the international business landscape with emerging markets at the center.Design/methodology/approachThe exploratory nature of the paper prompted the need to draw upon media reports and other official documents in a bid to stimulate academic interest in Masdar City – the world's first zero‐carbon city in Abu Dhabi (capital of the UAE) as a business case illustration.FindingsMasdar City remains arguably the world's acclaimed first zero‐carbon, zero‐waste city fully powered by renewable energy and poised to attract leading international expertise, academics, commerce, and residents. It also sets a standard for other emerging market players to emulate in this resurgent wave in the “internationalisation of innovation into emerging markets”.Social implicationsThe aspiration to live within ecological limits and still improve the quality of people's lives is undoubtedly the cornerstone for sustainable development. Be that as it may, developments at Masdar City would require further monitoring and of course academic and policy research into how it feeds into (as well as feeds off) the international support enjoyed by this emerging market.Originality/valueBy highlighting the efforts made in the UAE, in addition to securing headquarter status for IRENA and the rapid development of Masdar City, it looks quite obvious that the time for reflection is nigh and to learn lessons from the successful communities and emulate the ideas and innovations of these communities by the backward and not so successful nations and regions.

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Renewable energy in US federal buildings

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Role of Solar energy and issues in its implementation in the Indian context

Role of Solar energy and issues in its implementation in the Indian context

Developing and managing photovoltaic facilities based on third-party ownership business models in buildings

IRENA – Masdar City (UAE) – exemplars of innovation into emerging markets

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