ARIZONA BANK & TRUST Gilbert Branch Is Nearing Completion
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Gilbert, AZ, —Installation of an Active Shade® solar canopy system is nearing completion for the Arizona Bank & Trust, Gilbert Branch, located at 4117 South Gilbert Road. The 120-solar module installation will generate more than 82 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean renewable energy, providing 73% of the annual energy needs for the Gilbert Branch. Arizona Bank & Trust’s customers and staff will be able to enjoy 15 covered spaces of shade, a precious resource in the Sonoran Desert climate, fulfilling the Active Shade® byline –“Shade that Works“. The project produces enough clean energy to power 7 typical single-family homes for a year, while the project’s environmental benefit is equal to the amount of carbon sequestered by 76 acres of U.S. forests per year. The project also includes a rapid EV charging station for customer convenience.
The Active Shade® Arizona-based project team includes Oculus Studio as the architect and designer with engineering provided by Caruso Turley Scott and Blue Oak Energy. The project construction team includes Resolute Performance Iron, Inc. and K2 Electric Newco, LLC. The dedication and positive attitude of the project team members has made the difference, resulting in a timely and professional installation.
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About Arizona Bank & Trust
Arizona Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., operating under the brand name HTLF, is a state chartered bank with more than $1.8 billion in assets and offices in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. Arizona Bank & Trust provides an array of products and services to fulfill the financial needs of individuals and businesses, specializing in business lending and deposit services, and provides a wide variety of personal credit and deposit services along with complete electronic banking programs. Visit www.arizbank.com for more information. Arizona Bank & Trust is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
CONTACT:
Bill Callahan
President and CEO
(602) 381-2080
wcallahan@arizbank.com
About Oculus Studio
Oculus Studio is a Phoenix-based architecture and engineering company specializing in energy efficient and high-performance building design. Oculus Studio created Active Shade®, “Shade that Works™” in order to provide our clients with a tangible asset that converts their parking lots into welcoming places for people and commerce. To learn more visit our website: www.oculus-studio.net
About Active Shade®
Active Shade® is a patented design concept which elegantly integrates electrical and structural engineering into modular pre-fabricated shade canopies that support solar PV. Active Shade® focuses the value proposition on creating customer-friendly spaces that allow organizations to pursue their growth goals and bottom line. This improves return, whether you value commerce, sustainability, environmental stewardship, increasing awareness, or some other human endeavor. To learn more visit our webpage: https://www.oculus-studio.net/active-shadesplash