Saving & re-using wrapping paper is a multi-green approach.

Every year, masses of wrapping paper thrown away take tolls on the wallets of millions. And the gift-ready décor often goes straight to landfills. 

But there are better choices out there, like recycling, especially because some nonprofits gather recycled paper in order to fundraise for themselves to help their operating budgets. So recycling is also a way of supporting your community and a cause you care about genuinely.
 

Adapting to instead saving and recycling wrapping paper means not spending new money on it in 2013 and future years. That's one way of saving green, and a nice one at that.

Also consider keeping gift bags, bows, and ribbon in good condition so you can use them again as well by next winter and other holidays and birthdays. Shoeboxes and boxes of other kinds are another good idea for how to package gifts in a less costly way.

Sandy sparks awareness for alternative energy in power outages.

With the devastation of Hurricane Sandy a few weeks ago, the importance of having power in harsh and unpredictable weather circumstances hit home quite literally for millions. Since then, demand for generators has continued to skyrocket.

“Certainly, this is a storm that has been somewhat unprecedented,” said Art Aiello, public relations specialist for Generac Power Systems. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Generac began bringing generators to homeowners back in 1959.

 Photograph courtesy of Art Aiello

“For us, the demand began the Thursday before Sandy hit,” Aiello revealed. “We’ve been shipping products around the clock.”

Both permanently installed automatic home backup and portable generators continue to make their way to the regions blasted hard by this now historic natural disaster.

“We were running three shifts at the distribution center beginning the weekend before Sandy, shipping out tens of thousands of generators and dozens of truckloads a day to the East Coast,” he said. “Now we’re actually looking at hiring and bringing people on board to help us deal with the residual demand that’s following Hurricane Sandy.”

Generac’s 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and 200,000-square-foot distribution site are located in Whitewater, Wisconsin and have been bustling this November.

“A severe storm like Sandy increases awareness, but generators are valuable for consumers simply because there are power outages every day,” he added. “Electricity is really no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. We’re a very connected society. Many people have cell phones as their primary phone and don’t have land lines anymore, so if they can’t charge their cell phones, there’s no way for them to reach out to their loved ones and friends.”

Those with medical equipment running on electricity, and medicines that need to be refrigerated, are another part of the population in a vulnerable situation when outages strike.

“There’s somewhat of a misconception about what’s available today,” Aiello said about the possibility of purchasing generators that are surprisingly affordable. “In terms of backup power systems, a lot of people don’t realize all the options that are out there.”

When deciding what size system to buy, Aiello recommended adding up watts of each item to be operated by the generator but also multiplying totals by 1.5 for those with motor start-ups, like refrigerators, to account for the extra power needed for that effort.

As a general guideline, Aiello also offered the formula “volts x amps = watts” in a case where watts aren’t already known with a certain appliance.

Through innovation in engineering, design, and efficiency, generator manufacturers can now offer variety in their product lineup; that means affordability is leaning more in favor of the common homeowner.

Many have learned firsthand just how crucial power is when outages stir through their communities not only from impacts like Hurricane Sandy but also the jarring ice storm that left many without electricity on Halloween in 2011.

The need to prepare for future electricity loss is real and something well worth considerable thought.

Drink up with reusable, filter-equipped water bottles.

While recycling is obviously a great environmental choice, another alternative to cases of bottled water is a reusable bottle water for everyone in the family. And when they come with a built-in filter, it's a plus.

A good number of companies are now producing these, but Brita also offers an easily accessible line-up, including kid-sized bottles to keep children healthily hydrated during the school day.

These are free of BPA (BPA is bisphenol A, an industrial-scale chemical known to be a part of plastics and resins beginning in the 1960s), and on top of that, they're dishwasher-safe. The larger ones account for saving up to 150 plastic bottles from being used when you sip from a reusable water bottle instead.

Solar Smarts Spring into Egg Harbor Township.

Stirred by an interest in going green, Khachatur Suchyan of Egg Harbor Township, NJ. chose to go solar not only to better the environment but to save money too.

Before his solar installation, Suchyan’s electric bill reached as high as $250 during the baking heat of the summer. In other months, he paid around $100.

“I had been thinking about going solar, and once I talked with GP.Energy,” mentioned Suchyan, “I said sure, why not.”

GP.Energy is a solar provider headquartered in Berwyn, Chester County, Pa. and specializes in bringing green alternatives to homeowners.

Suchyan’s recently finished project on his house roof consists of 17 solar panels in a 3.995 KW system.

When asked about his electric bills after going solar, Suchyan noted that his payments only dived downward. With his electric bills dropping by 80 percent in warmer months, he pays just $50 a month to his utility company while keeping cool each summer.

“I initially thought about buying a system, but now I am leasing, and it costs $0 out of my pocket,” Suchyan said about the no money down option he selected. “Having solar and going green is awesome.”

Now, he’s grateful to say goodbye to those record high electric bills.

“With solar on my rooftop, it is a double use for me; it is protecting my roof, and I’m actually providing my own electricity,” he said. 

Through his solar lease, Suchyan will be producing his own energy for the next 20 years at a locked-in rate instead of paying so much to his utility company each month. Plus, insurance and maintenance is included in the package. 

“The electric prices just went up, and I feel good having solar. I’m proud when my neighbors ask about it every time they notice the panels,” he said.

Suchyan is approaching both neighbors and friends, encouraging them to go solar to help protect the environment and recognize the cost-savings of this eco-friendly electricity choice.

“Everybody should get it,” he concluded. “It is much better for the environment and the economy.”

Scoop up energy-efficient floodlights before trick-or-treaters are on foot!

With all aspects of the energy market changing in recent years, light bulbs are a part of that. 

Since we need light in everyday living and to safely make our way around at nighttime, it's good to assess the light bulbs we use and replace them with more energy-efficient ones. This especially rings true when old ones burn out and when trick-or-treating season will mean kids need to see well to get to your front porch for their candy supply.

These floodlights at 26 watts each work at the equivalency of 90 watts in a traditional floodlight. With a projected 10,000 hours of life per floodlight, that can mean up to $64 in energy savings in the bulb's span of six years.

Solar Sweeps into Danielsville

To Sebastian Di Giovanna of Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pa., saving money on his electric bill through the green opportunity of solar has helped his wallet and the earth, too.

Before going solar, Di Giovanna’s electric bill in the summer months hovered around $250, sometimes more. During winter months, he paid close to $400 a month. A bill of $158 stood as the lowest he’d seen in the past.

Di Giovanna’s recently installed 12.48 KW solar project on his house roof consists of 48 solar modules stretching between his back and garage rooftops.

When asked about his electric bills after moving forward with solar, he mentioned that his payments for the past few months have already shown a significant decrease. 

“My electric bill has been $0 for two months now,” Di Giovanna said. “It’s been great—really amazing.”

“I have thought about it a lot, and it’s definitely worth it,” he reflected about now knowing he is harnessing the sun’s strongest rays right on top of his home. 

Di Giovanna is grateful to be producing his own energy for the next 20 years with a lease through GP.Energy of Berwyn, Chester County, Pa. instead of paying high costs to his utility company as he did in the past. “To be honest, I don’t think I could go without solar. It has been absolutely wonderful.”

Given his own experience with choosing to put solar on his home, Di Giovanna said he wishes all people had the opportunity to do the same.

“The electric company’s charges kept getting worse and worse, and the costs were increasing; it was awful. But solar really helps to save a lot of money. I would definitely recommend it to others.”

In fact, Di Giovanna has enthusiastically approached friends, family, and neighbors in an attempt to get them to go solar, too, using his changed bills to help them see the benefits. 

“I am going to keep showing others my electric bills to prove to them that it really is worth it,” Di Giovanna concluded about this sun-swept persuasion.

Tiny House to transport around Southeastern Pennsylvania as a green education tool

The Berks Career and Technology Center's West Campus in Leesport, Pa. introduced its Tiny House of green and sustainable technology at the Oley Fair this past weekend.

Students in the HVAC, carpentry, painting and decorating, and electrical occupations handled a large portion of the Tiny House's construction, while students from the graphic imaging, photo imaging technology, and communications media technology programs also contributed.

It took the students all of last school year to build the house, largely thanks to regional business donations of materials and discounts on many of the supplies needed.

The Pennsylvania Department of Protection's Environmental Education Grants Program awarded BCTC a $7,500.00 grant to help with construction costs.

Two solar panels and a wind turbine are a part of the Tiny House, supplying its energy through battery power. Eco-smart windows and doors are also a part of the miniature structure. 

Photograph courtesy of BCTC

Spray foam insulation keeps chilly drafts from seeping through the walls.

A sun tunnel magnifies and streams in natural light to brightly illuminate the space inside the Tiny House when the sun is shining.

HVAC instructor and project coordinator Tim Strunk noted that a combination air conditioner and heater manufactured by Fujitsu, mounted in the Tiny House, uses less power to operate than a common toaster.

In fact, Strunk explained that the project will continue to grow and become more advanced in green technologies as innovations in sustainability and home building hit the market.

He and his fellow instructors—Jeffrey Miller, who heads the carpentry program, and Theodore Semanchick, who leads the electrical occupations program—plan to use the Tiny House as a portable educational tool on wheels.

Pulling the Tiny House on a trailer to bring into school settings around the region will keep this unique approach to education mobile and on the move.

In gratitude of this valuable resource, students of all ages from across this portion of Pennsylvania will be able to learn about the future of green connections and the potential benefit of it in their own lives.

Solar Slides into Elverson.

To John Carney of West Nantmeal Township in Chester County, Pa., having a 17.64 KW solar ground-mount installed in his side yard fulfills a goal he'd been contemplating for years.

"I'm a fan of renewable energy, and our dependence on electric companies is something I'm more than happy to get away from," Carney said. "I work at home, and so as a result of that, I was looking at solar as a way to cut costs because I can't set my thermostat back during the day."

Carney noted that since he doesn't leave the house to go to work every day as many do, what others can do to save money and energy at home during the day isn't necessarily an option for him.

His solar ground-mount consists of two arrays totaling 36 panels each.

With a budget plan for his electric bill, averaging out a year's usage, Carney saw his bills go from $180 to $200 in the past decade. Before he adopted solar to his home, his recent electric bills on the budgeted plan totaled $300 monthly.

Thankfully, he's seen his latest electric bills showing no balance due.

"I couldn't be happier," Carney said about that fact and knowing that he is going from using 23,465 KWH annually to instead producing around that much energy.

"The only downside is having to mow around it, but I'm having it landscaped now," Carney said about the solar arrays not far from his house.

"One co-worker of mine put in his solar energy system out in California because of the high rate of energy, and this was five years ago when I last talked to him about it," he said. "Just the materials alone cost him more than $40,000. The return on investment then was 40 years."

Since costs continually become more affordable as years go on, Carney is grateful for the opportunity to realize better pricing for his own dive into solar with GP.Energy of Berwyn, Pa.

"Now I'm looking at a return on investment of 10 years, which I think makes it the right thing to do," he reflected.

Admitting that solar is underutilized today, Carney said he pictures the future with not only more homeowners but more companies using it as a source of power.

"I think one of the neighbors put it best when she said--that's the neighborhood," Carney added about progressive and energy-intelligent approaches to reshaping how we all go about daily living and using our natural resources with solar smarts in mind. "As it becomes more cost-effective, I think you're going to see more and more people doing it."

A lesser known cure for upset stomachs

Antacids are not the only option for an upset stomach; there is a healthier alternative.  Consider the more natural approach to easing an upset stomach by simply eating three almonds.  

This may be especially convenient if you are traveling, so remember to have a few almonds on-hand.

GP.Energy’s Solar Swings into Swedesboro.

Joining solar to the back roof of his home, with a perfect view of the panels from his swimming pool, has been a smart and worthwhile choice for Gregory Park of Gloucester County, N.J.

Pool parties in the backyard each summer mean solar is often up for discussion as Park and his wife Christine’s guests settle down after hopping out of the water.

“People come over, and they’re constantly asking questions,” Park said. “I am starting to hear my wife repeat what I’m always saying about solar.”

His 12.48 KW system is allowing him to knock down most of his former electric bill significantly, to the point of almost eliminating it.

In the past, Park’s bill peaked at $568, with a low of $202 in the months of less extreme temperatures.

After one of his friends moved forward with solar, Park became curious about what the possibilities might be for his own home because of his high electric bills.

Having propane but using electric for his central air conditioning in summer, in addition to a pool heater and sauna devouring a lot of his annual KWH usage—Park knew solar would be his best bet for alleviating the financial burden while reducing his carbon footprint.

Adding baseboard heating to his basement when his mother-in-law moved in, Park realized that his electric bill would bump upward again. This stood as just one more reason Park saw considerable value in putting solar panels on his roof.

He researched over a period of three years until he finally decided to hire GP.Energy of Berwyn, Pa. as his solar provider.

“To me, I’m kind of proud of it because of what it’s doing for me and the environment, because I live in New Jersey, and my taxes are high,” Park said. “The savings from solar are substantial, at least for me.”

Park admitted that if he ever sells his house, the solar energy system on his roof will be a plus.

“I think it was a good selling a point in getting the panels and putting them on my home,” Park reflected.

“And I’m thrilled because instead of putting money toward electric, I’m putting money basically toward myself and back into my house,” Park said. “It seems like I’m paying myself back.”

Feeling like writing a check for a typical electric bill is throwing money away, Park liked that he’s easing the situation for himself through an environmentally-geared choice.

“If the sun is shining on your house, and it’s in the right direction, south-facing, why not just harness it,” Park suggested. “It’s a good product, and I know it works.”

Latest New Jersey house & assembly bills encourage SREC protection.

A few days ago, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill 1925 and Assembly Bill 2966, pushing forward with changing the state’s solar goals in its RPS, or Renewable Portfolio Standard.

The shifts in this legislation, which passed on June 25, are set up to “increase the amount of SREC [solar renewable energy certificates] that need to be purchased in the short term to absorb the oversupply and maintain a higher build rate,” states Flett Exchange.

This means those who have SRECs to sell will benefit from utility companies being required to buy more per year from those who are producing solar on their properties.

New Jersey’s strong installation market with solar has far exceeded the minimum of what the state mandated in the past few years.

An estimated $3 billion has been invested in New Jersey solar infrastructure by now.

Limiting solar farm development is also a part of the newly signed legislation. This gives a more fair opportunity in solar capacity to smaller producers, like homeowners who want to put panels on their rooftops or in their yards.

To find out more, visit markets.flettexchange.com and www.srectrade.com/blog.

GP.Energy’s solar dives into New Jersey’s PSE&G territory.

While GP.Energy’s residential solar installations in the state of New Jersey have been primarily in Ocean, Gloucester, and Atlantic counties within Atlantic City Electric territory, the alternative energy provider is now breaking its way into Somerset County with Public Service Electric & Gas Company.

PSE&G is headquartered in Newark, Essex County, N.J.

Somerset County is one of its main coverage areas where it brings electricity to thousands upon thousands of families.

GP.Energy’s first installation in the PSE&G territory is a 12.48 KW solar rooftop in Belle Mead, N.J.

That means GP.Energy will finally glean the chance to work alongside PSE&G in collaborating with another New Jersey utility company, bringing solar to more people throughout the coastal state.

For the past 25 years, Grade 1 Lineman John Maroldo has worked with PSE&G and is now enthusiastic to see changes in the industry with solar moving forward more and more in his daily labors out on the road.

Maroldo focuses on setting and replacing utility poles in mainly Burlington and Camden counties but travels to all different parts of the state when his well-honed skill-set is required.

Ever since PSE&G began installing solar panels on utility poles in an effort to push forward in the green movement, Maroldo’s gratitude for the extra hours and plenty of work available to him and his fellow employees has been something he is happy to discuss.

Adding solar panels to utility poles around the different counties where Maroldo works started as a project two years ago and is still expanding through the pilot program.

“It lessens the loads on our nuclear plants,” he noted as one of the most important parts of this utility-driven effort.

When a pole with a solar panel on it is hit in a driving accident, Maroldo is often called out to handle the repair and replacement.

“I love it, actually,” Maroldo beamed about his thoughts on solar and how it is leading today’s world into a smarter, more efficient use of resources for daily living. “I’m really excited about anything that helps out the earth.”

In fact, earlier this year, Maroldo assisted his 16-year-old son Michael in a school science project where they chose to concentrate on solar when the choices were bioenergy topics.

“We own them, and sometimes the panels are in the way, with our work, but I understand the benefits,” he said about the utility poles with solar panels secured to them. “I think it’s great, and I’m 100 percent behind it.”

And with current economic conditions as they are, Maroldo said he finds the overtime hours all the more valuable, while he knows many others are struggling to find and keep stable employment.

In the future, Maroldo said he expects to see around 20 percent of homes with solar panels on their rooftops, and he likes knowing that he is connected to this bigger picture through his own work.

Pennsylvania Needs A Push Into Better Solar Smarts.

NPR's StateImpact, a project giving attention to localized news, released word in early June of Pennsylvania's behind-the-times approach to solar.

Reporter Susan Phillips notes that the market research firm Clean Edge listed Pennsylvania outside of the top 20 states as a leader in clean energy.

Thankfully, State Representative Chris Ross from GP.Energy's own Chester County brought a bill to the table that would require utility companies to bump up the number of SRECs they purchase, with exclusivity to Pennsylvania.

The Corbett Administration is currently against this bill, which is at a standstill in committee. But with Ross' push in this development, the silver lining still has potential.

This article demonstrates just how crucial the SREC market is to the renewable energy industry. It not only helps green businesses to grow but helps consumers to achieve much quicker payback on their solar energy systems.

Eve of Destruction slated for May 27.

Thompson International Speedway's famed family weekend known as the Eve of Destruction is just around the corner, slated for Sunday, May 27 to 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., keeping the weekend quite festive in Windham County, Connecticut.

A Car-Eating Transformer, Dirt Bike Back Flips, a good handful of Demolition Derbies, and Freestyle Street Bikes with wheels whirring fast will be a part of the fun.

And on top of that, Monster Trucks and the much-anticipated Trailer Trash Race will keep even more good times rolling before fireworks end the night.

The whole afternoon, solar consultants from GP.Energy will be at the Eve of Destruction, too. Visit the tent to soak up some solar smarts Sunday and have your questions answered about the possibility of becoming your own energy provider.

GP.Energy will have a raffle at the Eve of Destruction. Win a gas card, speedway tickets, apparel and more. We make Solar Simplified.

Schuylkill County home puts ground-mounted solar panels to yard-sly use.

At GP.Energy, Solar Simplified is our way, and we bring it to you so that you can more easily stir the power of the sun into your life and into the warmth of your home. With our industry-leading $0 down lease, we offer the flexibility and quality to make it a reality for you.

This 11.52 KW ground-mounted solar panel system, perched in a yard in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, had an electric bill that went from $288 to $167, a savings of $121 per month and $1,452 each year.

Their annual usage went from 26,472 KWH to 11,127 KWH, an offset of 58% due to their solar energy production.

Solar is more affordable than ever through our GPEasy approach. With flexible financing, insurance, maintenance, and monitoring on us, you'll have a fresh opportunity to soak up the sun from the comfort of right where you live, dropping your electricity costs in a time when rates are only increasing.

We guarantee an easy, one-stop service that is affordable and reliable for years to come -- that is Solar Simplified!

Visit GP.Energy this weekend at Thomspon International Speedway.

Bring your electric bill to the ICEBREAKER weekend at the Thompson International Speedway in Connecticut and visit GP.Energy's design center to see what solar possibilities are ahead for you. 

Ask us about giveaways and discount perks.

Thompson International Speedway Introduces Solar Smarts of GP.Energy.

Thompson International Speedway in Windham County, Connecticut is bringing its icebreaker weekend to racing fans on April 14 and 15—introducing the solar-geared GP.Energy of Berwyn, Pa. as one of its latest major track sponsors.

“GP.Energy is absolutely honored to be a sponsor and part of a fourth generation family-owned business such as Thompson International Speedway,” said GP.Energy President Jason Ulshafer. “It gives us an opportunity to tell our story to a lot of people and educate the consumer on ways they can save energy and really reduce their costs.”

 
With the first asphalt race track and closed circuit road racing course in the U.S., opening in 1940, Thompson International Speedway stands apart in its historical integrity but also in bringing a greener mindset to its thousands of visitors.

 
“It is a great opportunity to co-brand with GP.Energy as they are introduced into the New England market,” said Jon Hoenig, Owner and Operator of Thompson International Speedway.
 

Hoenig also serves as the Vice President and Director of New England Operations for GP.Energy, strengthening the partnership in this push toward an eco-intelligent future.
“GP.Energy is very community-driven, which fits well with the historic New England family business that has been a major part of the region for close to 75 years,” Hoenig said. “It is also great to have an opportunity to add a ‘green’ element to stock car racing, which is traditionally environmentally unfriendly.”
 

“It demonstrates how two companies, one old and one young, can come together for a common goal in promoting renewable technology,” Ulshafer said.
 

“Every home and business owner should take advantage of solar power to conserve our natural resources and save money,” Hoenig said. “It should come to a point where having solar power is as common as having a water heater or a washer and dryer.”
 

GP.Energy’s mission is to provide the most cost-manageable, innovative alternative energy solutions that create impact for clients. As one of the largest fully integrated solar developers serving New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland, GP.Energy strives to provide affordable solar through commitment to quality and persistence in excellence.

University of Notre Dame sparks solar paint possibilities.

A research team at the University of Notre Dame recently coined a spreadable nanoparticle compound "Sun-Believable."

The fun pun came to life after the researchers, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Sciences, developed a solar paint out of the blend of ingredients.

"We've made a one-coat solar paint that can be applied to any conductive surface without special equipment," explains Prashant Kamat who is in charge of the research at Notre Dame's Center for Nano Science and Technology.

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, layered with cadmium sulfide or cadmium selenide, joins into a water and alcohol-based set of liquids, allowing it to become a paste so that it’s suddenly spreadable as paint.

The solar paint's efficiency and stability are in need of much improvement compared to current silicon-based solar materials, but of course, research and development are still in early stages.

And the positive perks out of all of this are glowing the good way. The solar paint can be brushed out in one coat to generate electricity. It can also be produced very inexpensively, in large quantities, which translates to promising possibilities in the future. It's that Sun-Believable.

Get hip about heat with a programmable thermostat.

Since the chilly season has already welcomed itself into our days, made easily apparent by thick winter coats, plush scarves, and sets of gloves tucked into pockets, it's time to think about buying a programmable thermostat for your home, if you don't have one already.

This affordable investment, totaling around $30 and sometimes even less, in many stores, is a way to keep from wasting heat in your home when you're at work, since most of us are too busy sometimes to remember to adjust the thermostat before we leave and once we walk back in the door again.

A programmable thermostat is an easy, not-too-heavy purchase that we often forget to consider because we just have so much else to do in these rushed life-minutes of ours.

On an average home's electric bill, around $150, a programmable thermostat can save up to 33% per year, which translates to around $50 per month or up to $600 per year.

With a quick installation, more efficient home heating is suddenly simpler against the rest of your budget.

Saving on heating costs is a plus for everyone, no matter the size of your wallet, especially when traditional energy costs are constantly on the rise. And when you're ready for the sunny plunge, reach out to GP.Energy for solar smarts, where we offer a GP.Easy approach.

For those with the most pinched of schedules, a good selection of programmable thermostats can be ordered online and snail-mailed to your doorstep, including from manufacturers like Honeywell and Lux through sellers like Target and Lowe's.

One of the largest florists in Chester County to go off the grid.

Blue Moon Florist, based in Downingtown, Chester County, will be eliminating their average $700 per month electric bill by the end of the year thanks to three ground-mounted tables of solar panels behind the shop.

Co-owner Kevin Morgan explains that the bill has always been high because of supplying electricity to the 5,500-square-foot building which houses several coolers in its basement for storing the flowers.

"We've always looked to try to be greener and did a lot of research," Morgan says about the busy operation.

The storefront's annual KWH usage stood at 54,631 in the past, but with the solar installation handled by GreenPointe.Energy, Blue Moon Florist should be making all of their own power, soon.

In fact, Morgan says he noticed several days in December and January when his monitoring system he checks periodically showed that the shop was off of the grid, even with it being the cold season when there are shorter days and less sunlight.

But in the end, being a leader in the business community and making serious efforts to have a smaller footprint with energy, along with the unexpected, constant positive reactions from customers when they see the panels out back and ask to know more about the project, are some of the biggest factors of pride in Morgan says are keeping him confident in his decision to go solar.

A new year and a new brand.

In the GreenPointe.Energy world, a lot has been reshaping as we break into 2012. We recently partnered with the likes of a nationally reputable solar-promoting financial firm owned by a leading Fortune 500 company, allowing us to grow in the leaps in the alternative energy market.

 

With Pennsylvania and New Jersey already under our belt, we're breaking into Massachusetts in our push to amplify the recognition of our place in bringing innovative green technology to the front lines of everyone's lives, at their homes -- Solar Simplified.