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Local Petroleum Firms Go Solar!

$ 1.12 MM project starts in Sept. ‘06

STOCKTON , CA (September 5, 2006)  – Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc. and Fuel Delivery Services, Inc. have contracted with Pacific Power Management, a company specializing in solar electric system integration, to improve its bottom line operating expenses by turning sunshine into electricity.

 The installation of a 134-KW photovoltaic system at the firms’ Stockton headquarters is expected to start after September 18^th and will continue for 6 weeks.  The solar system will generate approximately $ 55,000 annually in energy cost savings. “After moving into our new facility in August 2004, it came to our attention that we were a prime candidate for the installation of a solar electric system.  Looking forward to the life of our facility we determined that this project will provide us with reliable power, long term energy cost protection and savings, and allow us to utilize the natural resources beneficial to those in the Central Valley .  We are excited to be involved in this technology and know that it will exceed our expectations” says president Ron Van De Pol . “As a local energy provider, we felt it was important to do what we can to conserve our natural resources and use alternative, renewable sources of power where possible.”

 In addition to tailoring energy-efficiency programs and power management strategies for each client, Pacific Power Management designs and builds custom rooftop solar arrays.  The systems integrate the finest materials available to produce high-efficiency, long-life photovoltaic systems that quietly generate electricity that can be used to power on-site lights and equipment. The overall project cost is $ 1.12 million.  

Pacific Power Management has installed several megawatts of commercial photovoltaic systems throughout northern CA. Its clients have reaped rebates and tax breaks through the CA Self-Generation program and state and federal tax incentives. “Once the project is complete, our companies anticipate annual energy savings in the $ 45–55,000 range.  These savings, along with the rebates and applied tax incentives will allow this project to be paid in 7 years.  After that time, we will only have minimal energy costs; and since energy costs will continue to increase, we will see our savings continue to grow over the 25 year warranty of the project,” adds Ron Van De Pol.  

Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc. and Fuel Delivery Services, Inc. have focused on renewable energy solutions, improved efficiency and pro-active conservation techniques by working with Pacific Power Management to turn California sunshine into clean power.