April 2017 | Business View Magazine

12 13 local economy, spur small-business development and create jobs.” The rooftop solar systems for this group will produce approximately 7,800 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, serving about 3 percent of the DGS portfolio’s total annual electricity needs and reducing the peak summer demand. On average for the buildings with solar, approximately 20 percent of their electricity consumption will be met by the new onsite rooftop generation. “This project has been significant on many lev- els—from the number of rooftop installs in an urban environment to a growing partnership with DC—whose renewable-energy efforts are a model for cities around the country,” said Tony Clifford, Chief Development Officer, Standard Solar.“DGS is showing true leadership. As a Washingtonian, I know how important these projects are for the District’s local economy, and we commend and celebrate the DC government for their dedication to becoming a green city.” Since announcing its commitment to investing in clean energy, creating green jobs and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the DC City Council and Bowser have passed an expanded renewable portfolio standard and unleashed new solar growth throughout the city for the next decade. “Installing solar in urban-rooftop environments may seem challenging to some, but through careful planning and innovative installation approaches, those challenges are readily overcome,” added Clif- ford. “The DC DGS project and others like it clearly demonstrate how transferable this type of success can be throughout cities in the United States.” opening lines A merican Crew, a Revlon brand, is sponsoring Berklee College of Music’s Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship (BerkleeICE) week-long celebration of Elvis Presley through a unique showcase and educational experience honoring one of the most influential artists of all time. Taking place from April 3 to April 7 at the Berklee campus in Bos- ton, the event series, titled Music Makes an Artist, Style Makes an Icon, is designed to celebrate Elvis’ musical and cultural legacy and his iconic approach to artistry. “Elvis’ influence surpasses the music he created, and through edu- cation we can continue to extend his legacy and global influence to creators and artists for generations to come,” said Nick Woodhouse, President and CMO of Authentic Brands Group, owner of Elvis Presley Enter- prises, LLC. “Elvis was like no other – a pioneer, a style trendsetter and an all-around cultural icon. He was the first artist-as-brand, the first multi- media icon, the first global superstar,” said Panos Panay, Founding Managing Di- rector at BerkleeICE. “BerkleeICE’s mission is to foster the entre- preneurial mindset among the Berklee community, and there is no better role model for build- ing an iconic brand than Elvis. We’re excited to team up with American Crew and Elvis Presley Enterprises to celebrate his life in a unique and special way.” As a trailblazer of music and culture that blurred the social and racial barriers of the time, Elvis ushered in a new era of Amer- ican music and pop culture. Still a top grossing brand in music, his Berklee and American Crew Host Elvis Tribute Week Celebrating the Life, Legacy of an Icon