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Campbell Plans 60-Acre 9.8 Megawatt Solar System at Ohio Plant
System Will Provide 15 Percent of Power
at Napoleon Plant
CAMDEN, N.J., Feb 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Campbell Soup Company(NYSE:CPB) today announced
that it has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
and Land Lease Agreement (LLA) with BNB Napoleon
Solar LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BNB Renewable
Energy Holdings, of Exton, PA, to construct a 9.8 megawatt
(MW) capacity PV solar power generation system on 60
acres of the company’s largest plant in Napoleon, Ohio.
Campbell will lease the land to BNB, which will own the
system and be responsible for its financing, construction,
operation and maintenance. Under the PPA, Campbell will
purchase 100 percent of the electrical power generated by
the system, which is expected to provide approximately 15
percent of the electricity the Napoleon Plant requires annu-
ally. FirstEnergy Solutions will purchase the Solar Renew-
able Energy Credits from the project. Over the course of the
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20-year PPA, Campbell will save up to $4 million dollars
based on U.S. Department of Energy projections for the cost
of electricity in Northwest Ohio. The project will also elimi-
nate approximately 250,000 metric tons of CO2 greenhouse
gas emissions in the region.
“With the signing of the agreements, the detailed design
and construction of the system can now begin and we should
be in operation by the end of this year,” said Robert Shober,
VP - Engineering. “We are excited to be hosting this facil-
ity, which when completed will consist of approximately
24,000 high efficiency solar modules, making it one of the
largest such systems in the United States.”
The State of Ohio demonstrated its support in October
when the Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund agreed to issue $10.5
million in bonds to finance a portion of the Project. BNB is
now in final contract negotiations with SunPower Corpora-
tion for the engineering, procurement and construction of
the project. SunPower will install its SunPower(R) Tracker
system, using high efficiency solar modules. Once financing
closes and all permits are secured, construction can begin in
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early June and will create more than 200 construction jobs
in Ohio. When complete, the system is estimated to produce
more than 14.7 million kilowatt hours during the first year
of operation.
“This project represents the beginning of a strong future
for on-site renewable power generation among major U.S.
corporations,” said Matthew Baird, a principal and founder
of BNB Renewable Energy Holdings. “Campbell is at the
forefront of large energy users who are taking action to help
communities better meet their peak energy needs.”
The Napoleon community should also benefit from the
project. “The planned solar array will benefit the Napoleon
community and our Northwest Ohio neighbors. When com-
pleted, it will have the equivalent effect, in terms of reduc-
tion of carbon, of taking 2,000 passenger cars off the road
each year,” said Ray Oldach, Vice President - Manufactur-
ing at Campbell’s Napoleon plant. “This project reaffirms
Campbell’s commitment to the Napoleon community and
will help us continue to operate at world class manufactur-
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Five predictions for commercial construction trends in 2011
It’s that time of year again, when I dust off the crystal
ball to predict commercial construction trends for the fol-
lowing year. If you didn’t read last year’s post on “Com-
mercial Construction Trends 2010,” you should know these
predictions are based on the new commercial construction
projects Englewood Construction has heard are in the pipe-
line for 2011 across the country, as well as my 30+ years of
combined experience as an architect and national general
commercial contractor.
Wet, but not Wild.
Around Labor Day 2008, the faucet shut off for commer-
cial construction projects. By Thanksgiving of 2009, there
was a trickle of new drawings coming in, which increased
to a steady flow throughout 2010. In fact, by August of this
year, we had billed as much work as all of 2009. And from
what we hear and see, 2011 should be even better than 2010.
There are some great opportunities, especially in retail con-
struction, as highly motivated landlords are offering prime
locations with attractive rents. Read more on this commer-
cial construction news below in trends three and four.
Apple Magic.
You can bet smart retailers will continue to mimic the
magic shopping experience Apple has created with their re-
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tail stores. This may entice some brands to undertake retail
construction renovations of their stores to offer a more en-
gaging venue and keep customers in their space longer. It
might also mean brands need to get creative in using store
space. For example, lululemon builds yoga class space in
its stores. The brand also frequently repaints their locations
to keep them fresh and looking like new retail construction.
And Target became even more of a one-stop destination by
renovating limited locations with full-on grocery stores.
International Invasion.
The influx of available and attractive retail space is also
appealing to foreign retailers looking to grow their brand
stateside. This is especially good news for Chicago com-
mercial construction, as exciting foreign brands are drawn
to our city. AllSaints and Topshop from England; Australian
jewelry brands Diva and Michael Hill; Italian glove maker
Seminetta; Spanish retailer Desigual; and Japan clothing
store UNIQLO have all announced (or be rumored) to be
setting up shop here.
And while most foreign retailers pre-
fer their own store, don’t be surprised if more of them opt
to introduce their brand through department stores. Spanish
retailer Mango is a prime example as it created the MNG
store-within-a-store at JCPenny to complement its line of
Mango stores.
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Into the Box. While international retailers may partner
with department stores to enhance their brand, we could
also see an increase in new retail construction from popular
domestic brands leaving large retailers to build their own
store due to attractive leasing options. Both Vera Bradley
and more-recently LittleMissMatched have ventured out
with their own line of stand-a-lone stores, while still main-
taining a strong presence with independent retailers.
Fast-Casual.
This phrase was a saving grace for many in the restaurant
construction industry and we’ll continue to see more of these
stores in 2011. Whether it’s a familiar brand like Noodles &
Company, or new concepts like Pei Wei and Boloco, these
fast-casual restaurants are striking a chord with the public.
Expect to see more new restaurant construction in the fast-
casual sector than other restaurant arenas in 2011.
Whether
you agree or disagree with my predictions, I’d enjoy hear-
ing your thoughts on restaurant construction trends or retail
construction trends for 2011. But this year isn’t over yet, so
stay tuned for an upcoming blog on the best and worst of
commercial construction 2010.
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mercial and institutional sector and is now
higher than any time since late 2008.
• Construction backlog in the heavy in-

TECHNICON economic expansion, regions that are more

natural resource intensive are likely to ex-
perience increases in construction backlog,
dustrial segment has scarcely begun to re-
cover and remains low by historic standards
at an average of 6.3 months in the fourth

DESIGN GROUP, INC.

Architecture • Engineering • Planning
The Annandale Office Complex
1800 North Perry - Suite 200
and eventually in construction spending.
This appears to be precisely what is occur-
ring in the South and Middle States,” said
Basu. “In contrast, much of the western
United States is associated with unemploy-
ment and vacancy rates above national av-
erages. Ongoing and serious fiscal issues
in a handful of key states also are suppress-
ing nonresidential construction recovery in
much of the West, explaining at least in part
the sluggish nature of the construction re-
quarter of 2010.
Industry Analysis
“The fourth quarter 2010 data shows that
the economy is increasingly shifting toward
private sector momentum and away from
public sector dependence. Though the re-
covery remains well short of two years in
duration, its positive impact on construction
is becoming increasingly apparent,” Basu
said. “Unfortunately, the outlook is not as

Building Our Communities

bright for contractors that primarily work in
Ottawa, Ohio 45875 covery there to date.” the infrastructure segment. As federal stim-
Phone: (419) 523-5323 Industry Highlights ulus-financed projects wind toward their
• Between December 2009 and Decem- inevitable conclusion, the expectation is
Facsimile: (419)AB523-9441 ber 2010, construction backlog increased
   that construction backlog in this category is
in all 
industry categories with the excep-


likely to fall, bolstered by ongoing issues in
tion of infrastructure - a complete reversal.

state and local government finances, which

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hamstring capital spending.”
Highlights by Company Size
• Firms of all size categories observed

Bebout Inc.
expanding construction backlog during last
year’s fourth quarter compared to the third
quarter.
• Those firms with revenue between $30
Engineering • Design • Construction million and $50 million per year continue
Ottoville, Ohio to report the smallest average construction
Ottoville, Ohio www.AlexanderBebout.com backlog at 5.6 months, but are showing
General Contractors signs of improvement.
17359 StateGeneral
Phone:
Route 66
419-453-3825
Ottoville, Ohio 45876
Contractors
Fax: 419-453-3025
17359 State Route 66 Ottoville, Ohio 45876
10098 Lincoln Hwy.
Van Wert, OH 419-238-9567



• Firms with annual revenue between $50
million and $100 million collectively re-
ported an average construction backlog ap-
Phone: 419-453-3825 Fax: 419-453-3025 
 proaching 10 months, a significant improve-
www.millercontractinggroup.com ment over the 8.5 month backlog recorded

Architects• Engineers• Landscape Architects
www.millercontractinggroup.com at the end of last year’s third quarter.
Company Size Analysis
“As recovery in the broader economy
and nonresidential construction sector pro-
38 S. Lincoln Drive ceed, smaller firms are likely to begin to
experience larger construction backlogs.
Minster, OH 45865 This is the firm size category that stands to
benefit the most from the shift toward pri-
419-628-4240 vate sector-led expansion,” said Basu. “In
comparison, firms with annual revenues in
419-628-4299 - Fax excess of $100 million a year are diversified
to the point that their construction backlog
www.garmannmiller.com will improve regardless of either public or
private sector expansion.”
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