Clinton Township Newsletter

9 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 6 YOUR LOCAL SOLAR COMPANY WHY SOLAR ENERGY? • Solar energy is reliable and more affordable than ever. • Purchasing solar for your home is a great investment. • Federal and State incentives are still available to you. • Upfront costs can be avoided with $0 down options; Yes, you can go solar for $0 down and be cash flow positive from day one! START SAVING MONEY TODAY! 47 EAST STREET, ANNANDALE, NJ 08801 CALL (908) 713-9055 OR VISIT WWW.GREENPOWERENERGY.COM NJ HIC #13VH05559800 Green Power Energy, a Clinton Township business, recently completed a 76.52-kilowatt (kW) solar array at The Great Swamp Greenhouses in Gillette. The roof-mounted system was designed and installed as a turnkey solution by Green Power Energy utilizing high efficiency SunPower solar modules. It's expected to save the Great Swamp's greenhouses nearly $500,000 over the next 20 years through electric savings, tax savings and extra revenue generated as a result of NJ's Solar Renewable Energy Certificates. The system will produce nearly 100,000 kWh of electricity each year, offsetting an estimated 50% of the electrical usage on the property. This amount of power is equivalent to eliminating approximately 75 tons of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere each year. "The bottom line is, we are always striving to be as environmentally conscious as possible," said Kevin Beneduce, who is the son of the owners and a manager at the business. "Water and energy are essential for the volume and variety of plants we grow. Last year we focused on reducing water consumption and usage. This year, we wanted to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for electricity." In addition to investing in solar on the property, The Great Swamp Greenhouses have taken other steps to limit their carbon footprint. Those steps include the installation of a new automated outdoor irrigation system for shrubs and trees and a 160-foot by 60-foot shade structure for the perennials, which reduces water consumption significantly. About Green Power Energy: A full-service, turnkey operation, Green Power Energy has the experience and expertise to design and install high-performance solar systems that can dramatically lower, or even eliminate, energy costs for your home or business. Their custom-fit solutions guarantee a cleaner, greener future and ensure a sound investment that could save you big in the long-term, even as utility costs continue to soar. Find out more about Green Power Energy, an authorized SunPower dealer, at: www.GreenPowerEnergy.com. g R e e n p o w e R e n e R g y C o m p l e T e s A s o l A R A R R A y A T T h e g R e A T s w A m p g R e e n h o u s e s Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 am. Starting at $10/hour (Additional compensation may be available based on education and experience). Requirements: High School Diploma. Must be 18+ years old. Experience working with children is preferred, but not a requirement. J o i n u s f o r a n o t h e r e x c i t i n g year of before and after school enrichment! WFC Before School Programs begin at 7:00 am and run until school starts. At their home away from home, students are welcome to bring their breakfast and engage in other fun activities while preparing to start their school day. WFC After School Programs begin at dismissal and run as late as 6:30 pm. On a daily basis we offer healthy snacks, enrichment activities, various clubs, homework help, outside play and much more! With flexible scheduling of 1-5 days per week and various pickup times (4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm), you only pay for the amount of care that you need! Visit www.workfamily.org to register. R e g i s T R A T i o n i s s T i l l o p e n f o R 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 w o R k - f A m i l y C o n n e C T i o n b e f o R e & A f T e R s C h o o l e n R i C h m e n T p R o g R A m s

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