Minden resident's solar power firm wins award

Gardnerville resident Brita Hedenstrom came by the office with the award her daughter's company won from the Builders Association of Northern Nevada.

Minden resident Grace Townsend-Caldwell is president of Independent Power Corp. based out of Reno.

The firm won the most effective use of green building products in the single-family home category at the awards banquet on Nov. 12 at the Atlantis Hotel & Casino.

Brita, who is a native of Sweden, said she's often asked where people can obtain more information about installing solar panels.

"So many people ask if I know anyone around here who does solar, and I say we're here," she said.

For more information, visit ipc-solar.com.