Solar-powered office still futuristic

Like homes that are powered completely by the sun, offices that use solar power as their only source of energy are a thing of the future.

According to Jennifer Harrison of Altair Energy, the popular solar powered systems being installed still only meet one-quarter of a home’s energy needs.

“Buildings that are energy efficient have greater potential,” Harrison said, “but they are still connected to utility lines.”

She suggested that a more practical application for solar power is as a back-up energy source. If Public Service Co. has a black out, those with solar power and the ability to store it…