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The Impact of Going Green in Self-Storage: Operators Weigh the Benefits of Solar Panels and Cool Roofs
Eco-Friendly Storage
The Impact of Going Green in Self-Storage: Operators Weigh the Benefits of Solar Panels and Cool RoofsThe Impact of Going Green in Self-Storage: Operators Weigh the Benefits of Solar Panels and Cool Roofs

Though helping the environment is good for the planet and may make you feel good inside, self-storage owners have to weigh the financial return of employing green technology and practices before investing. Is the installation of features such as solar panels and cool roofs worthwhile in the long run? Facility operators weigh in.

byJohn Carlisle
Jun 1, 2011
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CA Self-Storage Facilities Support Kure It Cancer Research Through GREENspot DROPoff logo in a gray background |
Charity and Fundraising
CA Self-Storage Facilities Support Kure It Cancer Research Through GREENspot DROPoffCA Self-Storage Facilities Support Kure It Cancer Research Through GREENspot DROPoff
May 31, 2011
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Self-Storage Facility Makeover: SmartStop Self Storage in Phoenix Brightens Up and Gets Green logo in a gray background |
Suppliers and Products
Self-Storage Facility Makeover: SmartStop Self Storage in Phoenix Brightens Up and Gets GreenSelf-Storage Facility Makeover: SmartStop Self Storage in Phoenix Brightens Up and Gets Green
May 24, 2011
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American Buildings Co. Receives Registration for 'Cool' Reflective Paint logo in a gray background |
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American Buildings Co. Receives Registration for 'Cool' Reflective PaintAmerican Buildings Co. Receives Registration for 'Cool' Reflective Paint
Apr 28, 2011
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Miamis Big Key Self Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling logo in a gray background |
Suppliers and Products
Miamis Big Key Self Storage Offers E-Waste RecyclingMiamis Big Key Self Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling
Apr 18, 2011
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Access Self Storage in New Jersey Launches E-Waste Recycling Program logo in a gray background |
Suppliers and Products
Access Self Storage in New Jersey Launches E-Waste Recycling ProgramAccess Self Storage in New Jersey Launches E-Waste Recycling Program
Apr 13, 2011
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New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More logo in a gray background | New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More
Vehicle/Boat/RV Storage
New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More
New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More
Apr 8, 2011
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Access Self-Storage, AERC Recycling Partner in E-Waste Collection Endeavor logo in a gray background | Access Self-Storage, AERC Recycling Partner in E-Waste Collection Endeavor
Suppliers and Products
Access Self-Storage, AERC Recycling Partner in E-Waste Collection Endeavor
Access Self-Storage, AERC Recycling Partner in E-Waste Collection Endeavor
Apr 4, 2011
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FL Operator StorSafe Offers E-Waste Recycling Through AERC Recycling Solutions logo in a gray background | FL Operator StorSafe Offers E-Waste Recycling Through AERC Recycling Solutions
Suppliers and Products
FL Operator StorSafe Offers E-Waste Recycling Through AERC Recycling Solutions
FL Operator StorSafe Offers E-Waste Recycling Through AERC Recycling Solutions
Mar 4, 2011
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Solar Panels Installed on Clayton's Self Storage in NJ logo in a gray background | Solar Panels Installed on Clayton's Self Storage in NJ
Eco-Friendly Storage
Solar Panels Installed on Clayton's Self Storage in NJ
Solar Panels Installed on Clayton's Self Storage in NJ
Feb 17, 2011
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1 Min Read
Obama's Better Building Initiative Could Spur Self-Storage Green Retrofitting logo in a gray background | Obama's Better Building Initiative Could Spur Self-Storage Green Retrofitting
Management and Operation
Obama's Better Building Initiative Could Spur Self-Storage Green Retrofitting
Obama's Better Building Initiative Could Spur Self-Storage Green Retrofitting
Feb 9, 2011
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New Smartcool ECO3 Helps Self-Storage Facilities Cut Electricity Costs logo in a gray background | New Smartcool ECO3 Helps Self-Storage Facilities Cut Electricity Costs
Suppliers and Products
New Smartcool ECO3 Helps Self-Storage Facilities Cut Electricity Costs
New Smartcool ECO3 Helps Self-Storage Facilities Cut Electricity Costs
Feb 7, 2011
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Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Arkansas Uses Green Technology logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Arkansas Uses Green Technology
Security and Technology
Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Arkansas Uses Green Technology
Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Arkansas Uses Green Technology
Feb 7, 2011
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Self-Storage Operator Protects Hawaiian Agriculture Land From Development logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Operator Protects Hawaiian Agriculture Land From Development
Charity and Fundraising
Self-Storage Operator Protects Hawaiian Agriculture Land From Development
Self-Storage Operator Protects Hawaiian Agriculture Land From Development
Feb 2, 2011
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ezStorage of Elkridge, Md., Receives Gold LEED Certification logo in a gray background | ezStorage of Elkridge, Md., Receives Gold LEED Certification
Awards and Recognition
ezStorage of Elkridge, Md., Receives Gold LEED Certification
ezStorage of Elkridge, Md., Receives Gold LEED Certification
Jan 21, 2011
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Budget Self Storage Becomes Drop-Off for Electronics Recycling logo in a gray background | Budget Self Storage Becomes Drop-Off for Electronics Recycling
Suppliers and Products
Budget Self Storage Becomes Drop-Off for Electronics Recycling
Budget Self Storage Becomes Drop-Off for Electronics Recycling
Dec 29, 2010
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U-Store-It Plants 5,000 Trees for Its Self-Storage Customers logo in a gray background | U-Store-It Plants 5,000 Trees for Its Self-Storage Customers
Investing and Real Estate
U-Store-It Plants 5,000 Trees for Its Self-Storage Customers
U-Store-It Plants 5,000 Trees for Its Self-Storage Customers
Dec 8, 2010
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Self-Storage and Other Businesses Race to Use Expiring Solar-Energy Grant Program logo in a gray background | Self-Storage and Other Businesses Race to Use Expiring Solar-Energy Grant Program
Eco-Friendly Storage
Self-Storage and Other Businesses Race to Use Expiring Solar-Energy Grant Program
Self-Storage and Other Businesses Race to Use Expiring Solar-Energy Grant Program
Nov 29, 2010
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Self Storage Company Launches 'Make Yourself Green' Program logo in a gray background | Self Storage Company Launches 'Make Yourself Green' Program
Suppliers and Products
Self Storage Company Launches 'Make Yourself Green' Program
Self Storage Company Launches 'Make Yourself Green' Program
Oct 29, 2010
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SD Storage Launches E-Waste Collection Program logo in a gray background | SD Storage Launches E-Waste Collection Program
Suppliers and Products
SD Storage Launches E-Waste Collection Program
SD Storage Launches E-Waste Collection Program
Oct 26, 2010
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Ideal Shield Launches Re-Sleeve Program to Recycle Old Bollard Covers logo in a gray background | Ideal Shield Launches Re-Sleeve Program to Recycle Old Bollard Covers
Suppliers and Products
Ideal Shield Launches Re-Sleeve Program to Recycle Old Bollard Covers
Ideal Shield Launches Re-Sleeve Program to Recycle Old Bollard Covers
Oct 15, 2010
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Lakeville Self Storage of Massachusetts Recognized for Green Efforts logo in a gray background | Lakeville Self Storage of Massachusetts Recognized for Green Efforts
Awards and Recognition
Lakeville Self Storage of Massachusetts Recognized for Green Efforts
Lakeville Self Storage of Massachusetts Recognized for Green Efforts
Oct 11, 2010
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CITYSpace on Main Self-Storage Opens in Louisville, Holds Grand Opening logo in a gray background | CITYSpace on Main Self-Storage Opens in Louisville, Holds Grand Opening
Suppliers and Products
CITYSpace on Main Self-Storage Opens in Louisville, Holds Grand Opening
CITYSpace on Main Self-Storage Opens in Louisville, Holds Grand Opening
Sep 27, 2010
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Cardiff Self Storage Participates in U.K. Charity Drive logo in a gray background | Cardiff Self Storage Participates in U.K. Charity Drive
Charity and Fundraising
Cardiff Self Storage Participates in U.K. Charity Drive
Cardiff Self Storage Participates in U.K. Charity Drive
Aug 25, 2010
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1 Min Read
Delawares Secure Self Storage Adds Solar-Electric System logo in a gray background | Delawares Secure Self Storage Adds Solar-Electric System
Eco-Friendly Storage
Delawares Secure Self Storage Adds Solar-Electric System
Delawares Secure Self Storage Adds Solar-Electric System
Aug 19, 2010
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1 Min Read
Four A Self-Storage Facilities in New Jersey Add Solar-Electric Systems logo in a gray background | Four A Self-Storage Facilities in New Jersey Add Solar-Electric Systems
Eco-Friendly Storage
Four A Self-Storage Facilities in New Jersey Add Solar-Electric Systems
Four A Self-Storage Facilities in New Jersey Add Solar-Electric Systems
Aug 16, 2010
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Sierra Self Storage in CA Becomes E-Waste Drop-Off Site logo in a gray background | Sierra Self Storage in CA Becomes E-Waste Drop-Off Site
Eco-Friendly Storage
Sierra Self Storage in CA Becomes E-Waste Drop-Off Site
Sierra Self Storage in CA Becomes E-Waste Drop-Off Site
Aug 5, 2010
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Watson & Taylor Self Storage to Plant 10 Trees for Every New Customer in August logo in a gray background | Watson & Taylor Self Storage to Plant 10 Trees for Every New Customer in August
Eco-Friendly Storage
Watson & Taylor Self Storage to Plant 10 Trees for Every New Customer in August
Watson & Taylor Self Storage to Plant 10 Trees for Every New Customer in August
Aug 2, 2010
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Offering Solar Carports: Self-Storage Operators Fill a Niche While Generating Eco-Revenue logo in a gray background | Offering Solar Carports: Self-Storage Operators Fill a Niche While Generating Eco-Revenue
Eco-Friendly Storage
Offering Solar Carports: Self-Storage Operators Fill a Niche While Generating Eco-Revenue
Offering Solar Carports: Self-Storage Operators Fill a Niche While Generating Eco-Revenue
Aug 1, 2010
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A-1 Self Storage Adds 15 More Locations to GREENspot DROPoff E-Waste Program logo in a gray background | A-1 Self Storage Adds 15 More Locations to GREENspot DROPoff E-Waste Program
Suppliers and Products
A-1 Self Storage Adds 15 More Locations to GREENspot DROPoff E-Waste Program
A-1 Self Storage Adds 15 More Locations to GREENspot DROPoff E-Waste Program
Jul 12, 2010
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Upgrading an Aging Self-Storage Facility: Options for Increasing Site Value and Marketability logo in a gray background | Upgrading an Aging Self-Storage Facility: Options for Increasing Site Value and Marketability
Security
Upgrading an Aging Self-Storage Facility: Options for Increasing Site Value and Marketability
Upgrading an Aging Self-Storage Facility: Options for Increasing Site Value and Marketability
Jul 10, 2010
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Extra Space Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling at 12 Southern California Locations logo in a gray background | Extra Space Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling at 12 Southern California Locations
Investing and Real Estate
Extra Space Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling at 12 Southern California Locations
Extra Space Storage Offers E-Waste Recycling at 12 Southern California Locations
Jul 8, 2010
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U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage to MT Tornado, AZ Wildfire Victims logo in a gray background | U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage to MT Tornado, AZ Wildfire Victims
Suppliers and Products
U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage to MT Tornado, AZ Wildfire Victims
U-Haul Offers Free Self-Storage to MT Tornado, AZ Wildfire Victims
Jun 23, 2010
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Access Self Storage Installs Solar Energy at Six New Jersey Locations logo in a gray background | Access Self Storage Installs Solar Energy at Six New Jersey Locations
Eco-Friendly Storage
Access Self Storage Installs Solar Energy at Six New Jersey Locations
Access Self Storage Installs Solar Energy at Six New Jersey Locations
Jun 15, 2010
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The Lock Up Self-Storage Embraces Green Practices logo in a gray background | The Lock Up Self-Storage Embraces Green Practices
Eco-Friendly Storage
The Lock Up Self-Storage Embraces Green Practices
The Lock Up Self-Storage Embraces Green Practices
Jun 15, 2010
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