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Kromm, Rikimaru and Johansen Architects Planners InteriorsCopyright 2004
MARET CenterArt Boyt, [email protected]
MARET?
Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Tech
Center
1992Missouri Assembly designates Crowder College
to serve as the state’s alternative/renewable energy center.
•Educational programs
•Support for businesses and industry
•Applied research and product development
•New-business start-ups
The purpose of the new facility is to expand renewable and alternative energy industry in the region through …
Net-Zero Energy Building
• Generates as much electricity as it consumes
• Internal loads are shifted from electricity.
• Shares energy with the utility grid.
Net-Zero Energy Home
Positive net energy building
•Structure produces significant energy in excess of use
•Energy is shared with grid as distributed generation
•Energy accounting includes all aspects of operation
2002 SOLAR DECATHLONNATIONAL MALL
Solar DecathlonEnergy We Can Live With
2005 SOLAR DECATHLON
Crowder Solar Decathlon homes are set on campus . . .to become part of another solar village.
MARET Center with Solar Village
MARET facility - LEED certified, positive net energy structure.
Roof design provides daylighting, electrical, and thermal services
The building incorporates modular collection and distribution system.
Economic benefits to the region
•Create Jobs in the Renewable Energy Industry (35.5 created for every MW of Solar Energy Installed)
•Create an educated workforce
•Created a renewables consumer base
•Reduce Outflow of Missouri Resources (currently $13.2 billion per year)
MARET - Creating the Power to Renew
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Kromm, Rikimaru and Johansen Architects Planners InteriorsCopyright 2004
MARET CenterArt Boyt, [email protected]