# Green Government Buildings President Obama Brings Back the Solar White House By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-white-house References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20018542-54.html) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/05/solar-panels-on-white-hou_n_750525.html) An announcement today by chairwoman Nancy Sutley will confirm President Barack Obama's plans to bring back the solar [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ned-washington). The government building has been equipped by [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat) in the past while President Carter was in office, but they were removed by Reagan, and currently three remain on-site, as installed by George Bush. President Obama will begin his solar White House project in the spring, by planting panels to [heat water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) and provide some electricity to the stately home. Photo Credits: [Facebook: Solar on the White House](http://www.facebook.com/solaronthewhitehouse) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Panel Installations:** The trend of installing solar panels in government buildings presents an opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** The trend towards creating sustainable government buildings highlights the potential for innovation in eco-friendly construction materials and techniques. - **Governmental Renewable Energy Initiatives:** The trend of governments implementing renewable energy projects, such as the solar White House, creates opportunities for businesses in the clean energy industry. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the increasing demand for solar panel installations in government buildings. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore disruptive innovations in eco-friendly materials and construction techniques to meet the growing demand for sustainable government buildings. - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can capitalize on governmental renewable energy initiatives by providing innovative solutions and technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Off-Grid Solar-Powered Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md)