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Stop Chopping Down the Fence

Submitted by Deveny Coryell, Editor, Coryell Roofing & Construction

"We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Nature’s inexhaustible sources of energy--sun, wind, and tide. . .. I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!” - Thomas Edison

If you want to tap into this sustainable source of energy for your building(s), Justin Coryell, Coryell Energy Solutions’ site inspector and solar design specialist, tells you (1) how to get started and (2) how the process will unfold.

First, he states, contact a reputable energy solutions company and schedule a site visit. Second, provide the previous twelve months' utility bills for the buildings being considered for solar.

Initially, a site inspector will visit your facility and gather information by

• checking electrical meters and the electrical configurations tied to those meters

• checking the voltage rating of each transformer associated with a meter

• checking the main distribution panel and the amps it is rated for

• taking pictures of the roof and surrounding area

Next, a solar design specialist will use the data collected and solar design software to plan a solar array for your facility. Coryell stresses the use of high-quality solar design software. The software Coryell Energy Solutions uses predicts energy savings and production offset within 1% to 2% of their actual realization.

Lastly, a solar design specialist will meet with you to go over the proposed solar panel design and explain financing options. Coryell states that even if uncertain about investing in solar now, a site visit and proposal give administrators an accurate idea about the kind of energy offset within their reach--something they can reference in the future.

There is no better time than now to consider using “Nature’s inexhaustible source of energy.” Coryell Roofing and Coryell Energy Solutions stand ready to address all your roofing and energy savings needs.