SWEDESBORO, NJ – BK Specialty Foods–a full-service specialty foods and beverage distributor serving the tri- state Philadelphia area for over 30 years–goes green with the completion of a 201 kW rooftop solar array atop its headquarters and distribution center in Swedesboro, NJ.

The Company partnered with Independence Solar, a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy, for all aspects of the 648 solar panel installation. The installation is projected to offset 35% of BK’s electrical needs for its refrigerated 45,000 square foot facility. This is equivalent to the impact of planting almost 9,000 trees or preventing almost 200 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Today, customers, partners, and staff of BK Specialty Foods can monitor the system’s performance and environmental benefit in real time.

Brett Kratchman, President of BK Specialty Foods, commented, “I had a very clear vision- to make BK Specialty Foods an eco-responsible company by minimizing our carbon footprint. With the experts at Independence Solar, I knew we were in good hands. This was a great experience from start to finish.”

Keith Peltzman, President at Independence Solar, shared: “We are honored that BK Specialty Foods selected Independence Solar to be their turnkey solar provider. With solar, Brett Kratchman is able to make BK Foods one of the most sustainable food distributors on the East Coast while simultaneously reducing operating expenses. Independence Solar was able to exceed expectations on timeline and budget and we are proud to include BK Foods as another satisfied client in New Jersey.”

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About BK Specialty Foods
BK Specialty Foods (www.bkfoods.com) is a family-owned business that has been providing impeccable service to the food-service industry for more than thirty years. BK trucks deliver fresh, frozen, and dry products to hotels, restaurants, corporate accounts, and retail stores from New York City to Washington DC. The Company has long- standing relationships with the leading specialty-foods manufacturers across the globe and provides the highest quality food products at competitive prices. BK Specialty Foods is committed to providing its customers 100% satisfaction, 365 days per year.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

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Independence Solar
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BOLTON, MA – Paragon Communications partnered with Independence Solar to install a 1,200 kW rooftop solar array at its Bolton, MA headquarters. The 4,000-panel installation will offset about 50% of the 300,000 sq. ft. building’s annual usage.

Having relocated to their new headquarters in Bolton, MA in 2013, Paragon was looking to expand its sustainability initiatives in a big way while making a solid financial investment.  Independence Solar worked with them from the initial project feasibility stage through financing and construction of the state of the art solar facility.  The project broke ground in September 2014 and began producing clean energy and savings by the end of the year.

Paul Gentili, CFO at Paragon Communication, comments: “Investing in solar was definitely the next move for us. We methodically researched and planned this for a long time and will reap the benefits for years to come. Independence Solar delivered a high quality project on time and on budget, while making the experience seamless on our end.”

James Schwartz, Vice President at Independence Solar, comments: “Paragon is one of the leading technology companies in New England because they are constantly innovating while making smart investments in their business.  This solar system fits perfectly with that game plan as it significantly reduces their operating costs while demonstrating their commitment to sustainability to their customers, partners, and employees.  It has been a privilege to work with a visionary company like Paragon.”

The system is one of the largest rooftop arrays in Massachusetts.  Many of the system components were sourced from local suppliers, including the power inverters that were manufactured just down the road in Lawrence, MA.

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About Paragon Communications
http://www.paragonnt.com
Paragon Communications Inc. is a market leader in remanufactured electronics, managed services, supply chain and distribution of new and remanufactured technology for the IT and Communications industry. They were named one of Fortune’s One Hundred Fastest Growing businesses, attributing their growth to their customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Bolton, Massachusetts, Paragon occupies a 300,000 square-foot campus stocked with an extensive inventory of recovered, refurbished and remanufactured telecommunications equipment.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

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Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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BELLMAWR, NJ – Independence Solar announces the completion of a 390 kW rooftop solar array at General Floor Industries’ corporate headquarters and distribution center in Bellmawr, NJ.  General Floor selected Independence Solar as their partner for all aspects of the installation of 1,298 solar panels. This installation will offset almost 100% of the electrical needs of the facility.

James Smith, CFO at General Floor Industries, commented: “Solar was a logical next step for our company and has delivered a sound return on investment. Independence Solar made the project easy and continues to be there even after the installation to ensure that our system is always operating at peak levels. We are very pleased with their continuous support and dedication to our investment.”

Keith Peltzman, President at Independence Solar, shared: “It’s been a pleasure to work with such a forward-thinking client like General Floor. Their leadership saw the value in solar and was able to execute on this vision. Our goal was to deliver solar to General Floor without any impact on their daily operations and to exceed the baseline projections that we set for them. We are proud to include General Floor as one of our key clients.”

This installation incorporates several state of the art solar safety features including string-level monitoring, arc-fault current interrupting (AFCI) devices on the roof and remote disconnect contact combiners.

General Floor’s customers, partners and staff can monitor the system’s performance and environmental benefit in real time by visiting: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=general_floor

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About General Floor Industries
http://www.generalfloor.com
General Floor is a floor-covering wholesaler that distributes all major flooring types to professionals: including Builders, Installers, Designers and Property Managers. Founded in 1984, General Floor is a leader in its industry with 19 locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

For more information, contact:

Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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BRANFORD, CT – Independence Solar announces the completion of a 103 kW rooftop solar array for Ring’s End’s Branford, CT showroom and lumberyard. The installation contains 420 panels and will offset more than 60% of the building’s annual electrical usage. Independence Solar worked with its installation partner, Branford-based Pat Munger Construction, to complete the project on time and on budget.

Louis Reda, CFO at Ring’s End commented, “Following our company’s philosophy and history here at Ring’s End, we are committed to our work and home environments. We have made a sound investment with our solar installation, and we are excited to see the future results. From the planning and design stage right through construction, the project was handled professionally, smoothly, and with high customer service.”

The installation is connected to Connecticut’s Light & Power Company’s electrical network and is a part of the Zero Emissions Renewable Energy Certificate (or “ZREC”) program, which secures a 15-year contract with the utility. The project commenced construction in October and started generating clean power for the store in December. Independence Solar builds long-term partnerships with its customers and will manage the operation of the system for Ring’s End to maximize performance.

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About Ring’s End
http://www.ringsend.com
Ring’s End is one of Connecticut’s most prominent retail lumber, millwork, and building specialties companies, with a reputation for offering premium quality products at extremely competitive prices, for providing excellent service, and for having a knowledgeable, professional sales staff. With 15 locations servicing much of Connecticut and Westchester County in New York, Ring’s End has one of the largest and most diverse inventories in the area. It can satisfy the needs of the largest homebuilder as well as of remodeling contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

For more information, contact:

Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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BRANFORD, CT — Independence Solar announces the completion of a 140 kW rooftop solar array for Brandfon Honda in Branford, CT. The installation contains 564 panels and will offset more than 75% of the building’s annual usage. Independence Solar worked with its installation partner, Branford-based Pat Munger Construction, to complete the project on time and on budget.

James Schwartz, Vice President of Independence Solar, commented: “It was exciting to work on this project with Brandfon Honda. They are one of the first automobile facilities in the area to go green with solar energy. The value of their investment in solar will continue to reap economic benefits for years to come.“

The solar project was brought online in less than three months and achieved commercial operation in July 2014. The installation will participate in Connecticut’s Zero Emission Renewable Energy Certificate (or “ZREC”) program and has a 15-year contract secured with the local utility, Connecticut Light & Power.

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About Brandfon Honda
http://www.brandfonhonda.com/
Brandfon Honda is a new and used car dealership serving New Haven, New Britain, Milford and Wallingford. The Branford-based dealership also offers auto part sales and services priding itself with exceptional customer service of over 50 years of experience. The dealership has recently taken an energy efficiency initiative throughout its facility by installing a rooftop solar system, LED lighting, utilizing waste-oil furnaces and setting up natural gas filling stations for its natural gas powered vehicles.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

For more information, contact:

Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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GUILFORD, CT — Independence Solar announces the completion of a 135 kW rooftop solar array for the headquarters of Bio-Med Devices in Guilford, CT. The installation contains 520 panels and will offset more than 80% of the building’s annual usage, which is equivalent to powering over 30 average American homes. Independence Solar worked with its installation partner, Branford-based Pat Munger Construction, to complete the project on time and on budget.

Dean Bennett, President of Bio-Med Devices comments: “Investing in a solar system is a great way to make a financially savvy decision while demonstrating Bio-Med’s commitment to the Guilford community and the environment. The Independence Solar and Munger team guided us through the whole process and delivered a turn-key system, making it an attractive investment opportunity for our business.”

The project initiated in late spring ’14 and came online in July. The installation will participate in Connecticut’s Zero Emission Renewable Energy Certificate (or “ZREC”) program and secured a 15-year contract with Connecticut Light & Power Company.

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About Bio-Med Devices
www.biomeddevices.com
Bio-Med Devices, a Connecticut Fast 50 technology company, designs, manufactures, and markets a complete line of critical care and transportable respirators/ventilators, air-oxygen blenders, ventilation monitors, disposable and reusable breathing circuits, and accessories.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

For more information, contact:

Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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NORTH BRANFORD, CT — Independence Solar announces the completion of a 124 kW rooftop solar array for Engineering Specialties Inc., a leading provider of precision metal stamping and machining for automotive and manufacturing applications. As the largest solar project to be built in the town of North Branford, the 494-panel installation will supply 65% of the annual electrical usage at ESI’s 30,500 sq. ft. facility.

ESI’s investment in the solar system aligns with the company’s overall energy efficiency mission. Since moving to their current facility in 2006, ESI has installed energy-efficient lighting, mechanicals, and air handling systems. As Ron Delfini, President of ESI, commented, “Installing a solar PV system makes sense financially and complements our efforts to optimize energy efficiency. The economics for solar in Connecticut are favorable and Independence Solar helped us navigate through the entire process from initial feasibility into commercial operation.”

James Schwartz, Vice President of Independence Solar explains: “ESI is exactly the type of forward-thinking, innovative company we want to work with. They are continually looking for ways to grow their business and enhance profitability over the long term. The solar system fits well with those objectives.”

Independence Solar’s installation partner on the project was Pat Munger Construction, a full-service building contractor with over 40 years of experience in quality commercial construction. Independence and Munger were able to complete the installation within two months from the project kickoff without impacting ESI’s daily operations.

The system is connected to The United Illuminating Company’s electrical network and has a 15-year contract secured with the utility through the Zero Emissions Renewable Energy Certificate (or “ZREC”) program. The program, in its 2nd year, has provided a significant boost to Connecticut’s solar market and helped the State achieve its aggressive clean energy targets.

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About Engineering Specialties, Inc.
http://www.esict.com/index.php
For over two decades, ESI has been a leader in the production, design and manufacturing of metal tool components and equipment. ESI’s mission is to provide its customers with optimal, state of the art engineering solutions and manufacturing services.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.

For more information, contact:

Carrie Gallagher
Independence Solar
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FOREST HILL, MD – Independence Solar today announced the completion of a 126 kW rooftop solar array for ACM Technologies, a Forest Hill, MD based developer of environmentally-friendly custom water treatment systems.

ACM’s new solar system is comprised of 494 US-manufactured monocrystalline PV panels procured from Oregon-based SolarWorld and demonstrates the company’s commitment to clean, renewable and cost-effective energy sources.

The system will enable ACM to avoid volatile energy costs for 85% of their electricity needs at the company’s 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art ion exchange regeneration facility in Forest Hill, MD. The company will also enjoy additional cash flow from Solar Renewable Energy Credits (“SRECs”) generated from the system.

Karl Weber, General Manager at ACM, commented, “ACM’s core business is about protecting the environment. Sourcing our energy from the sun is directly in line with our company’s values and purpose.”

He added, “Independence Solar was a true partner through every step of the process ¾ from financial planning to permitting and even integrating solar onto our website. They made the entire process simple to understand and seamless.”

Independence Solar President Keith Peltzman shared, “It was important for ACM not to experience any disruptions to their day-to-day operations. I’m pleased to say in a time span of just two months, Independence Solar was able to significantly advance ACM’s sustainability goals with a system that will also deliver significant economic returns by hedging against high electricity costs.”

ACM’s customers, partners and staff can monitor the system’s performance and positive environmental impact in real time by visiting: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=acm

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About ACM Technologies, Inc.
www.acmmix.com
Since 1999, ACM Technologies, Inc., has developed custom waste water solutions for companies seeking environmentally friendly methods to address their pollution control and remediation needs. ACM’s total recycling of dissolved metals removed from a large variety of waste streams offers customers peace of mind, and eliminates any long-term liabilities when dealing with regulated and non-regulated substances. An industry leader, ACM’s customers can rely on a dedicated technical staff second to none who thrive on innovative, seamless solutions.

About Independence Solar
Independence Solar (www.independencesolar.com) is a turnkey installer of commercial solar energy. Since 2007, the team has developed and built over $200 million of solar projects, including the largest rooftop solar array (9 MW) in North America at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in NJ. Independence Solar forges long-term partnerships to maximize returns on their customers’ solar energy investments.