Solar power is far from the answer to our collective energy needs. But, apparently in can be usefull and profitable for some businesses.
A favorite pizza place for our family is the Brooklyn Pizza Company. The pizza is tasty New York Style...the thin crust variety....you can watch the daring young men fling the crusts through the air and it is on 4th avenue, so I can carry on the tradition that my Dad taught me of watching the people that are more interesting that you might see elsewhere.
They have recently bought into solar power with the Technicians for Sustainability renewable energy people. According to the company, they can recoup about 75% of the costs in tax credits and energy rebates and significantly lower the regular energy costs. Beyond this, I think it is smart for their business because it helps foster it's hip, caring, we're-concerned-about- the-environment and renewable energy vibe that will cater to the clientèle that frequent the place.
As I mentioned, Solar Energy is not "THE" answer. It is not cost effective for residences, and it has limited output. But, it looks like a local company has figured out how to make it work for some local businesses. More "power" to them.
2 comments:
man i love peole watching on 4th!
more "power" to you james.
Those TFS guys do water harvesting too.
That is cool.
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