Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Trading Symbol:OTCBB:BBSE
Barnabus Energy Announces New Solar Roofing Project in Illinois
Barnabus Energy, Inc. (OTC BB: BBSE), currently doing business as Open Energy Corporation subject to a pending name change, announced today that its recent acquisition, Connect Energy of California has secured an exciting new solar project; the Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center, located in Naperville, a nearby suburb of Chicago, Illinois.
VP of Sales, Steve Coonen, commented: "This project combines many environmental features, not the least of which is our $250,000 solar PV tile system. The goal of the architects and builders is to be a LEED certified platinum building, the highest standard for sustainable building and construction in the country."
The Tyner Interpretive Center was designed by Lois Vitt Sale of Wight & Company, an architectural firm deeply committed to green building principles and practices. The 6,000 square foot facility will be built on a 32-acre restored prairie and is to be constructed on a pin foundation to maintain the natural hydrology of the land. Its purpose is to be a learning shelter and exhibit space, telling the story of this important grassland ecosystem.
In addition to solar tiles, the roof will be covered with prairie grasses and succulent plants. The roof design is composed of structural insulated panels with an R value of 38, making it highly efficient. Other environmental features include East West orientation, natural lighting, displacement (passive) ventilation, a geothermal heat pump for heating and cooling, and incorporation of environmental materials such as paneling made of wheat straw.
Lois Vitt Sale stated that, "We wanted the building to fit into the cycle of the prairie. Our goal was to be a net zero energy building, generating as much energy as it uses, just like nature. We look forward to working with Open Energy on this and future projects." It should be noted that Chicago is considered a hotbed of solar activity, as there is funding available through the local utility, Commonwealth Edison, to significantly support renewable energy projects.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Barnabus Energy, Inc. (BBSE) is currently undergoing corporate restructuring including a name change to Open Energy Corp. (OEC). The Company is committed to the development of a world-class Renewable Energy company and is acquiring commercially viable assets within the Renewable Energy sector encompassing diverse aspects of the industry. Management currently is seeking other companies that offer significant technology advantages and market opportunities, which it can acquire with the ultimate goal of increasing shareholder value. The company's model is a focused approach to the exploitation of targeted, low-risk development opportunities.
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Barnabus Energy, Inc. d.b.a. Open Energy Corp.
David Saltman, President
