Sunshine Becomes Green Power In Himrod, NY
“Our electric rates are now zero because we have
our own energy generation facility!”
That’s the enthusiastic endorsement of solar power from Kent Lapp, the owner of Wood-Tex Products, a shed and garage manufacturer and retailer located on Route 14 in Himrod. Lapp’s energy generation facility is actually a solar electric system installed on his roof by Paradise Energy Solutions of Himrod.
The system at Wood-Tex has 541 solar panels, and its 130KW capacity meets 100% of Lapp’s electricity requirements. When the system exceeds his needs, the excess power will go back into the grid, and the business will receive credit for it. “Solar makes sense for us because we save money on taxes and we’re able to depreciate the system. We care about our impact and we want to do our part in being environmentally responsible.”
Jared Stoltzfus, Operations Manager for Paradise Energy Solutions, said that while New York may not always bring to mind visions of abundant sunshine, the Empire State does receive plenty of rays, and it’s definitely solar-friendly. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s PhotoVoltaic Watts website – Syracuse, NY has 4.22 daily sun hours compared to 5.26 daily sun hours in Miami, FL. “A 50KW commercial system’s payback is well under 5 years in New York, and we are very excited about the future of solar energy here!”
“The Finger Lakes region has a well-deserved reputation for its natural beauty, and we want to boost the area’s green image by making this a center for renewable energy. Growing grapes for wine is one of our biggest industries, and I think that solar makes great sense for any winemaker. And solar isn’t just a great investment for businesses. It’s also a smart move for homeowners.”
Paradise Energy Solutions has its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and it recently opened the Himrod, NY office to help meet the entire nation’s steadily growing demand for solar energy. In 2011, solar installations in the United States grew by 109% over 2010 levels, and Marcus Beiler, one of 4 brothers who own and manage Paradise Energy, sees that number as just the beginning of a significant shift to renewable energy sources.
“We see renewables as a major part of the future of America’s energy resources, and our mission as a company is to ‘Provide a brighter future for all people’. Our core values include Faith, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Stewardship, and we realize that our company is only as good as our people. We are very careful with the people we hire because each employee has a direct impact on our reputation and on our customers.”
Kent Lapp is one of those customers, and he’s quick to speak of the quality of the workmanship and the integrity of the workers from Paradise Energy. “They share our dedication to true craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, and they did a wonderful job on our installation”.
“I hope that every business in western New York will hire Paradise Energy to install a solar energy system. I should say every business except our competitors, because our zero electric rates give us a big cost advantage, and we will definitely be able to use our renewable energy investment in our marketing and public relations.”
Wood-Tex has guaranteed what its electric rates will be in 30 years, and other businesses – and homeowners – can give themselves the same peace-of-mind guarantee by going solar.
Paradise Energy Solutions
3700 Route 14
Himrod, NY 14842
607-243-3723
