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I just read an article published today on the Harvard Business Review blog that misses the point about businesses, specifically banks and other financial institutions, engaging in sustainable building practices. The article focuses on how companies should be less focused on environmental sustainability and more focused on financial sustainability given the nation’s disfavorable attitude toward banks today. What the article fails to regognize is that sustainable building, when done right, is financially responsible and sustainable! Green building techniques have returns on investment associated with them, and some can be extremely favorable, especially when combined with utility and government incentives. Banks often operate on razor-thin marginsRead More →

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05/30/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: Cape Coral solar electric company, Fafco Solar, announces that Jason Szumlanski has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the company. CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA (May 30, 2012) Cape Coral solar electric company, Fafco Solar, announces the promotion of Jason Szumlanski to Vice President and General Manager of the company. Since he was hired in 2009, Szumlanski has demonstrated outstanding work ethic and has made many valuable contributions to the company. One of these contributions includes the Solar 2 Go Mobile Solar Generator, designed to produce silent, clean power at remote sites or anywhere electricity is needed for temporary or long-term reliable power. Jason has served forRead More →

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This is my 100th blog post since I started Solar Southwest Florida in August 2011. It’s my first blog, although I have been a frequent contributor to online forums for years. I like to write and share insights, but hope my technical style doesn’t bore you to tears. I feel the content has been useful and informative, and would love your feedback! This also marks approximately two years employed by Fafco Solar. Solar is more than a career and an interest for me. For a decade of my life prior to my time at Fafco Solar, it was a necessity. My business, my life, andRead More →

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When prices were sky high (compared to now) and the State of Florida had an active rebate program for solar energy systems, it seems like every Tom, Dick, and Harry (or electrician, plumber, and contractor) tried to get into the business. They competed head to head on projects against my employer who had been in the solar energy business for 35+ years. Solar energy installations require a CVC license in the State of Florida. However, electricians can do solar electric work and plumbers can do solar water heating work. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of plumbers and electricians that are doing good solarRead More →