Cooley Godward Kronish LLP to be powered by an 87.5 kilowatt REC Solar
electric system
Fast-growing solar solutions provider REC Solar, Inc. announced today
the completion of an 87 kilowatt solar electric system for leading law
firm Cooley Godward Kronish’s 130,000
square-foot office building on Hanover Avenue in Palo Alto. The system
is the largest system for any Bay Area law firm and the third largest
solar installation in Palo Alto. Cooley is among only a handful of law
firms nationwide to install solar panels. Cooley has approximately 175
attorneys in Silicon Valley and 650 attorneys firmwide.
The 465 state-of-the-art rooftop solar panels will, over the course of
their lifetime, reduce greenhouse gasses by more than four million
pounds and the power saved will be equal to driving more than five
million miles in an average-size car.
“With eight offices nationwide and 1,500
attorneys and staff, we are focused on cost-effective ways to reduce our
energy consumption and environmental impact,”
said Palo-Alto based partner and firmwide Business Department Chair Eric
Jensen. “In addition, we count as clients in
our Clean Technology practice some of the leading entrepreneurs and
investors in the world, who have further inspired all of us at Cooley to
do our part.”
“Many companies are going green these days and
it is no longer based strictly on the financial benefits. It may be
based on environmental concerns, financial stability or to be good
stewards of the environment and ensure a positive impact in the
community. It is a pleasure to be involved in an industry where we work
with forward thinking and progressive individuals who want to do good by
doing right,” said Angiolo Laviziano, CEO and
President REC Solar.
The solar panel installation is one of many initiatives underway both in
Cooley’s Palo Alto office and firmwide to
increase environmental responsibility.
About REC Solar, Inc.
REC Solar is an industry-leading solar power provider specializing in
grid-tied residential and commercial installations. With a local
presence in all major solar markets in the USA and millions of watts
installed, REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power
through efficient processes, innovative products, and outstanding
customer service. REC Solar is among the nation’s
largest solar integrators and currently has over a dozen offices
throughout 5 states (CA, CO, HI, OR and NJ). For additional information
on REC Solar visit www.recsolar.com
or call 1-888-OK-SOLAR (888-657-6527).
About Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Cooley Godward Kronish’s 650 attorneys have
an entrepreneurial spirit and deep, substantive experience, and are
committed to solving clients’ most
challenging legal matters. From small companies with big ideas to
international enterprises with diverse legal needs, Cooley has the
breadth of legal resources to enable companies of all sizes to seize
opportunities in today’s global marketplace.
The Firm represents clients across a broad array of dynamic industry
sectors, including clean tech, technology, life sciences, real estate,
financial services, retail and energy.
The Firm has full-service offices in major commercial, government and
technology centers nationwide: Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY, San Diego,
CA, San Francisco, CA, Reston, VA, Broomfield, CO, Washington, DC and
Boston, MA.
REC Solar, Inc.
Natalie Rozier, 805-284-7778
or
Cooley
Godward Kronish
Ashley Kanigher, 650-843-5721
