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November 17, 2007 | Press Release
Ocean Atlantic Companies Go Green
Rehoboth, Delaware November 17, 2007: Ocean Atlantic Companies located at 55 Cascade Lane off of Highway One in Rehoboth has decided to “Go Green”. They have decided to have Photovoltaic Panels also known as Solar Panels installed on their 9,619 square foot building that houses 27 employees. Ocean Atlantic Companies has contracted local renewable energy expert, Delaware Renewable Energy Company, to complete the task.
The job officially began on Saturday, November 17th and will take approximately 2 weeks to reach completion. Delaware Renewable Energy Company is in the process of installing a 13.2KW system using 66-200W panels. Ocean Atlantic Companies has always had a respect for the environment and installing solar power is a continuation of the various policies in place to remain an environmentally conscious company. All offices are equipped with recycling bins for paper, plastic and aluminum and also make use of Energy Saving Light Bulbs known as Ecobulbs to preserve energy and save on energy costs. “Having Solar Panels installed will just bring us one step closer to energy independence,” stated Preston Schell, President of Ocean Atlantic Companies. “We are very conscious of our environment and have policies in place that train our employees to be more aware. We respect our environment and our efforts and actions are exemplary,” stated Schell. Once the Highway One building is completed, Delaware Renewable Energy Companies will continue to install Photovoltaic Panels on all remaining Ocean Atlantic owned buildings. In response to consumer requests, they are also in the process of creating residential packages that will be offered to all customers purchasing homes in Ocean Atlantic’s latest communities.
Ocean Atlantic Companies will be receiving some outstanding tax benefits and tax rebates from the State of Delaware as a result of “Going Green.” They will be receiving a 50% rebate from the Delaware Green Energy Fund and also a 30% Federal Tax Rebate. “I was truly surprised with the financial benefit of going green,” stated Doug Motley, CFO of Ocean Atlantic Companies. “After I reviewed the financials of the solar project for Mr. Schell, I had to give my immediate approval.”
If you are interested in learning more about Delaware Renewable Energy Company or if you are considering purchasing a wind or solar system for your home, please call 302-227-1337 or visit www.DelawareRenewableEnergy.com. If you are interested in learning more about Ocean Atlantic Companies and their renewable energy experience please visit www.oacompanies.com.
