Southern California Green Real Estate Blog

BIG NEWS IN SOLAR EVOLUTION -> THANK YOU PETE

By Jodi Summers

PETE is the “big man on campus.” An acronym for “photon enhanced thermionic emission,” PETE offers a new solar conversion process that boasts efficiency upwards of 60% — and potentially cheap enough to compete with oil.

PETE was discovered by a Stanford University research group headed by materials science and engineering Prof. Nick Melosh.

“This is not a panacea, but is a unique method that can capture both heat and light, and may one day be a valuable part of the energy solution,” Melosh observed. “This is really a conceptual breakthrough, a new energy conversion process, not just a new material or a slightly different tweak,” said Nick Melosh, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering, who led the research group from Stanford University.

Photovoltaic solar technology, such as those used in rooftop solar panels, currently uses the semiconducting material silicon to convert the energy from photons of light to electricity. But the cells can only use a portion of the light spectrum, with the rest just generating heat, and the more heat it generates, the less efficient the process becomes. Thus, heat from unused sunlight and inefficiencies in the cells themselves account for a loss of more than 50 percent of the initial solar energy reaching the cell.

Melosh’s theory was to harvest the wasted heat energy and make solar cells more efficient. The issue to be tackled -> high temperatures are necessary to power heat-based conversion systems, yet solar cell efficiency rapidly decreases at higher temperatures. Melosh’s group figured out that by coating a piece of semiconducting material with a thin layer of the metal cesium, it made the material able to use both light and heat to generate electricity. The Stanford team wed thermal and solar cell conversion technologies. PETE actually combines both mechanisms into a singular process using a semiconductor cathode at 200 degrees Celsius.

“What we’ve demonstrated is a new physical process that is not based on standard photovoltaic mechanisms, but can give you a photovoltaic-like response at very high temperatures,” Melosh noted. “In fact, it works better at higher temperatures. The higher the better.”

Stanford documents note that, “By using the semiconductor gallium nitrate, coated with cesium, the researchers constructed a parallel plate thermionic emission device, in which higher temperatures will excite more electrons from the semiconductor cathode and generate current.”

“When photons strike the cathode, they increase the population of electrons that can participate in the thermionic emission process, which Melosh and his team dubbed ‘photon enhancement.’”

“What we’ve demonstrated is a new physical process that is not based on standard photovoltaic mechanisms, but can give you a photovoltaic-like response at very high temperatures,” Melosh noted. “The PETE process could really give the feasibility of solar power a big boost.”

Researchers envision solar concentrators, which can multiply the sun’s intensity by 500 times, focusing light on a PETE device and siphoning unused heat to drive other thermal conversion systems.

Another big step in making solar more accessible and desirable for everyone is that the technology is impressively inexpensive. Melosh notes that, “For each device, we are figuring something like a six-inch wafer of actual material is all that is needed. So, the material cost in this is not really an issue for us, unlike the way it is for large solar panels of silicon.”

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THE GOVERNMENT HAS $42 BILLION FOR GREEN REAL ESTATE

By Jodi Summers

Experts have calculated that the Obama administration has put together more than 30 programs worth $72 billion that can be used to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings and multifamily housing.

“The Obama Administration has tremendous, untapped opportunities to use legal tools already at its disposal to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability of the nation’s multifamily and commercial buildings — all without seeking new funds or authority from Congress,” observes a report prepared by Van Ness Feldman. “All told, the programs identified in this report have the potential to directly provide or facilitate over $72 billion in funding or loan guarantees, and can leverage hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment through instruments such as mortgage insurance and regulation of the real estate lending market.”

Titled “Using Executive Authority to Achieve Greener Buildings: A Guide for Policymakers to Enhance Sustainability and Efficiency in Multifamily Housing and Commercial Buildings,” the legal analysis, suggests several ways the Obama administration can use existing programs to enhance building efficiency:

* Reforming appraisal and underwriting practices at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Greening federal banking regulations

* Promoting flexible FHA insurance products

* Integrating energy efficiency and sustainability criteria into competitive grants and funding formulas

* Strengthening minimum property standards for federal housing and economic development programs to reflect energy efficiency and sustainability standards

* Improving performance standards applicable to federal buildings and leases

* Refining guidance applicable to the energy efficient commercial buildings tax deduction and the national historic preservation tax credit

* Using SBA funding mechanisms to support small business energy efficiency investments

* Streamlining Title 17 loan guarantees to make them suitable for buildings

“As an early adopter of green buildings and the LEED green building certification system, the federal government has been a leader in bringing green buildings to cities and towns across America,” said Roger Platt, the USGBC’s senior vice president of Global Policy & Law declared. “This new report unveils an even larger opportunity for the Obama Administration to increase our nation’s energy efficiency, while creating thousands of jobs and saving taxpayers money.”

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http://www.usgbc.org/government

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GREEN REAL ESTATE – GOOD FOR CALIFORNIA, GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY?

By Jodi Summers

Once again, when it comes to green, what’s good for California tends to become good for the country. The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have formed an action group to help states achieve the maximum cost-effective energy efficiency improvements possible in offices, buildings, industries and homes by 2020. Dubbed the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network, they are seeking to create a national version our statewide CALGREEN building code.

The CALGREEN Code was devised California Building Standards Commission is setting minimum green-building criterion that may, at the discretion of any local government entity, be applied.

“You will have a whole bunch of cities that never would have included this in their building doing it, and doing it in a way that won’t kill the economy,” observes Matthew Hargrove, a vice president with the California Business Properties Association. “Outside the coastal areas it will be helpful - like in West Sacramento, where they looked into creating a green building code but balked because it’s cumbersome to develop and they didn’t have the resources.”

Take the whole bunch of cities concept and spread it across a bunch of states. The DOE and EPA noted that 32 state public utility commissions requested help from the agencies last year regarding energy efficiency programs. SEE will be working with states to provide technical assistance and policy and program issues to advance energy efficiency efforts. Those state efforts may include financing solutions, residential efficiency programs and improving availability of energy usage information.

No doubt SEE’s goals will be similar to what we set forth in California. The purpose of CALGREEN’s codes is to improve public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts that have a positive environmental impact, and by encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:

• Planning and design

• Energy efficiency

• Water efficiency and conservation

• Material conservation and resource efficiency

• Environmental air quality

As California did with CALGREEN, now SEE and other DOE programs will help states develop strategies and action plans to improve the energy efficiency of existing building and reduce costs and emissions.

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

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REAL ESTATE PRICES ARE STILL UP THIS MILLENIUM IN LOS ANGELES

REAL ESTATE PRICES ARE STILL UP THIS MILLENIIUM IN LOS ANGELES

by Jodi Summers

A recent report on Forbes.com citing the 10 Best and 10 Worst U.S. Housing Markets noted that in Los Angeles, if you bought in 2000, paid your mortgage on time and are still in your home, you’ve seen a 71.5% price appreciation.

Up north, San Francisco’s prices are up 30.12% from 2000. It still has the potential for a further fall, given the 31% drop for 2008.

Forbes analyzed monthly declines and year-over-year declines in home prices to determine where prices were falling fastest and where those drops were picking up momentum. They noted, “It’s not a good thing for San Diego that prices from November 2008 to December 2008 fell 2.13%, but as prices declined by 2.29% from October to November, and 2.44% from September to October, the speed with which prices are falling is slowing.”

The information is based on an S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, which measured metro home prices in 20 cities through December 2008.

Info courtesy of:

http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/24/housing-cities-ten-lifestyle-real-Estate_home_prices.html?partner=alerts

THE GREENEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

THE GREENEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

Edited by Jodi Summers

We like lists, it means a lot of research has been done. Today’s dynamic list is from Reader’s Digest;
 they have come up with a list of world's greenest, most livable cities. To compile this list, they have an
alyzed data from two top sources covering 141 nations. We’ll give you the top 26 greenest cities
(as 26 happens to be San Francisco), the rest you can find @
http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/best-places-to-live-green/article45734.html

1. Stockholm, Sweden

2. Oslo, Norway

3. Munich, Germany

4. Paris, France

5. Frankfurt, Germany

6. Stuttgart, Germany

7. Lyon, France

8. Dusseldorf, Germany

9. Nantes, France

10. Copenhagen, Denmark

11. Geneva, Switzerland

12. Zurich, Switzerland

13. Glasgow, United Kingdom

14. Barcelona, Spain

15. New York, United States

16. Brussels, Belgium

17. Hamburg, Germany

18. Hong Kong, PR China

19. Newcastle, United Kingdom

20. Tokyo, Japan

21. Helsinki, Finland

22. Washington, D.C., United States

23. Chicago, United States

24. Vancouver, Canada

25. Dortmund, Germany

26. San Francisco, United States

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SCHWARZENEGGER HAS A GREEN LEGACY, BUT OUR ECONOMY STILL SUCKS

SCHWARZENEGGER HAS A GREEN LEGACY, BUT OUR ECONOMY STILL SUCKS

By Jodi Summers

Arnold Schwarzenegger is now an international superstar in more than one arena. First it was movies, now it’s global warming. During his terms as governor, California’s bold energy programs are influencing national and international policies.

Three years after California adopted AB 32 - California’s landmark 2006 global warming initiative,

1- The Obama Administration announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will adopt a vehicle emissions standard modeled after California’s first-in-the-nation standard

2- The International Code Council announced the state’s newly adopted Green Building Standards Code will serve as a foundation for commercial buildings worldwide.

3- California participated in the launch of China’s first GHG emissions registry.

Being a leader in clean energy standards has made California a leader in clean energy investment and green jobs. In the last three years, more than $6 billion in venture capital has been pumped into California’s economy, making us the national leader in the number of clean businesses. Green jobs have also skyrocketed, growing 10 times faster in California than in other areas. This growth is expected to continue. According to a recent study, California is on track to more than double its power generated by solar panel installations in 2009.

Sounds brilliant, yet our economy is currently down the tubes. Only our future is filled with green.

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http://gov.ca.gov/issue/energy-environment/

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WHAT DOES THE GOVERNOR’S WIFE THINK? SACRAMENTO IS DIVIDED ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD ON NEW GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES

WHAT DOES THE GOVERNOR’S WIFE THINK? SACRAMENTO IS DIVIDED ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD ON NEW GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVES

By Jodi Summers

The Governor and the Sacramento Democrats are divided in how to move forward and meet the state’s newly targeted energy goals. The Democratics wants the green power and the green jobs to come from within the state. The Governator just wants it done. As state 1st Lady Maria Shriver is a Democrat by birth married to a Republican, and a savvy politica in her own right – balance may lie with her opinion on the issue…would California’s First Lady offer her opinion please.

The recent update to AB 32, California’s landmark 2006 global warming initiative, says California electric utilities must get 33% of their power from renewable sources by 2020.

“With this action, we will ensure that California remains the pioneer in clean energy and clean jobs,” the Governor proudly declared.

The governor’s Executive Order S-21-09 came three days after Democratic lawmakers passed legislation Senate Bill 14 and Assembly Bill 64mandating the same goal, but in a way Schwarzenegger’s office said was too restrictive. The governor said he will veto the Democratic bills because they would limit how much wind, solar and geothermal energy utilities could import from other states.

The two sides did not disagree about the need or the practicality of setting an ambitious 33% renewable energy target. The conflict is over how California should reach the goal and the cost of making it happen.

The Democratic bills were backed by some but not all of the state’s utilities. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Sempra Energy supported the bills, while Southern California Edison Co. and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District asked the governor for vetoes. The bills also drew support from labor unions and consumer advocates and opposition from manufacturers and independent energy-generating companies.

A recent study by the California Public Utilities Commission observed that said 11 new transmission lines and additional infrastructure would be needed to meet the 33 percent goal. Transmission lines typically cross several communities a well as federal land, so the permitting and siting process is very involved, bureaucratic - and time consuming. SC+E noted that each line can take about 10 years to build, and the total cost to electricity customers would be $115 billion.

Critics of the governor’s mandate argue that California will end up subsidizing green jobs in other states and Canada.

Our first lady, Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger, a former newscaster, had Democratic roots that run deep. Maria is a member of Kennedy family through her mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy. Her father, Sargent Shriver, is a former ambassador and a former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Vice-Presidency. Married to a Republican governor, the two must find political peace at the dinner table. California is interested in her opinion on how the state should achieve the bold green energy stance of Executive Order S-21-09.

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GREEN OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL REITS SHOWING PROMISE

GREEN OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL REITS SHOWING PROMISE

By Jodi Summers

Office and industrial REITs expect to remain tightly focused for the balance of the year –evaluating the damage to occupancy and rents twisted by current economic conditions.Expect REITs to be greening and negotiating sexier leases mitigate potential damage.

Buildings are responsible for 40% of emissions, and commercial sectors such as industrial and office are greening to cut costs and attract hipper clients.

Taking such savvy acts, coupled with the 2^nd + 3^rd quarter strengthening of the economy have motivated market observers to observe that the publicly traded REIT market at bottom or near bottom.

A recent CBRE Investors report noted that “the bottom of the capital market cycle may be close,” with pricing metrics on U.S. commercial real estate starting to look attractive again to buyers.

“Much of the recent negative press about commercial real estate reflects the experiences of distressed owners,” CBRE noted in their report. “However, from

prospective buyers’ perspectives, many pricing indicators look historically favorable,” based on the current widening spread between aappraised-value cap rates and risk-free 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds.

“Just as REITs led the private markets in 2007 and 2008, it is probable that the recent share-price recovery is an early indicator that a trough in private markets is coming soon.”

Energy saving upgrades such as timed lighting + cooling, white roofs and thin solar films to cover the windows of office buildings are cutting back on cooling costs and increasing user comfort.

CoStar’s office and industrial market report stated that average sale prices, while down significantly from their 2007 peaks, are at or close to their historical averages. Cap rates have expanded sharply during the same period but are also in line with historic averages.

REITs comprise just 10% of the commercial real estate market, but wield significance as a bellwether for future commercial real estate conditions.

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THE GREENEST GOLF COURSE GETS AUDUBON CERTIFICATION

THE GREENEST GOLF COURSE GETS AUDUBON CERTIFICATION

By Jodi Summers

Who has a great voice, umpteen million dollars, their own golf course and is socially conscious? Justin Timberlake, mega successful solo artist and all around good guy has opened up the nation’s first eco-friendly golf course in Memphis, Tennessee.

Originally called Woodstock Hills, the golf course is said to be the first place golf-enthusiast and former member of ‘NSYNC learned to hit a golf ball.

“…Last year we found out they were going to auction it off and turn it into a development,” Justin revealed. “So we thought it was such a landmark for the community, we’d scoop it and save it. And we did. We were able to before it was auctioned off.”

A couple of decades and $16 million later, the newly renamed Mirimichi Golf Course is the “greenest” golfing destination in the U.S….

“I’m excited about every aspect of the course,” Justin confessed. “We basically created a whole new course. It’s a completely different track and doesn’t look anything like what it did. It’s exciting. There’s literally a creek around the whole course. We’ve dug 7 new lakes—the construction we’ve done lengthened the course by almost 1000 yards. We’ll have a great first tee program for kids and families. We’ll have a 9-hole executive course, but it’s really to use for the first tee program out there. We’ll have junior tournaments to get more young people into the game. I like the values the game teaches like honesty, patience, focus, and tenacity. Also, it’s close to my house. And my parents had their wedding reception there.”

The Mirimichi Golf Course is the first project in the U.S. to receive the Audubon International’s Classic Sanctuary certification.The course features irrigation systems that maximize the use of rainwater, native landscaping and solar-powered electric golf carts.

“I love my new course Mirimichi,” Justin confessed. “I love it for so many reasons. I feel like we did something great for the community. And we ended up doing something great for the world—a lot of people will pay attention to how eco-friendly this establishment is and I hope it will make some waves.”

When asked about who his idea golf foursome would be, Justin confided,” Bobby Jones because he never took a dollar for the game and always loved the purity of the game. Tiger Woods because he’s without a doubt the best golfer of all time. And has taken every dollar for the game! And my dad because he taught me how to play. He’s my favorite person to play golf with.”

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FINANCAL IMPACT OF WIND AND SOLAR ON YOUR BUILDING

FINANCAL IMPACT OF WIND AND SOLAR ON YOUR BUILDINGS

 By Ernst Diener

People are asking for hard numbers on how wind or solar energy can impact building

and business values.

Financial Impact of Wind or Solar on your Building

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Increase Earnings with Wind Power

For Office Buildings:

Each dollar invested in energy performance improvements in commercial real estate

at a 20 to 30% savings rate, is equivalent to increasing Net Operating Income by

 3 to 4% and increasing Asset Value by $2.50 to $3.75. So consider the impact if

 you produce $250,000 per year for your building, with wind power.

For Supermarkets:

A 10% reduction in energy costs for the average supermarket is equivalent to increasing net profit margins by 15%, increasing Earnings Per Share by $.06, and increasing  sales per square foot by $71. Consider what it means if you produce $250,000 per year for your super-market in power savings.

For Churches:

If your church can create $48,000 in electricity savings through wind power or renewable energy it is equal to increasing your church membership by almost 50 members. If  your church can create $250,000 in renewable energy it is equal to increasing your membership by 228 members.

For Convenience Stores:

A 10% reduction in energy costs for your store, is equal to your increasing your

 net profits by at least 15%, plus the wind turbine will drive in additional traffic,

and increase your gross sales within a range of 11% to 19%.

For Schools and Universities:

2 80 kwh wind turbines that can produce a total of $120,000 per year in energy savings

can allow you to hire additional teachers, buy books, increase educational potential.

(note: None of the above take into consideration tax credits, incentives, grants,

or carbon credits, all of which increase your financial gain with renewable energy)

For Hospitals:

Each dollar saved in energy costs is equivalent to generating new revenues of $20

for hospitals, or $10 for medical offices and nursing homes. So if you produce $250,000 per year with a wind turbine it is equal to generating $5,000,000 in new annual revenues for hospitals or $2,500,000 for medical offices and nursing homes.

For Hotels:

A 10% reduction in energy costs for the average full service hotel is equivalent

 to increasing Average Daily Rate by 2.6% and increasing Occupancy Rate by 4.3%.

 For the average limited service hotel, a 10% reduction in energy costs is equivalent

to increasing Average Daily Rate by 1% and increasing Occupancy Rate by 2.4%. Now consider, what this means to your hotel if you can produce$250,000 per year of electricity per year with a wind turbine.

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