Dec 2015 Power Production Management, Inc. Approved for Participation in the Preferred Contractor Network

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – November 20, 2015 – After careful review for compliance, Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM) was approved for participation in the Preferred Contractor Network (PCN) by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The OUC Preferred Contractor Network provides contact data for listed contractors categorized by specialty, standards of conduct and Code of Ethics and customer feedback mechanisms. Power Production Management, Inc. is now one of six Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Solar electric or PV) preferred contractors with the Orlando Utilities Commission.

Sheila Rivera, OUC Conservation Coordinator contacted PPM in an email stating, “...After careful review of the agreement, we are pleased to inform you that your company was approved for participation in the Preferred Contractor Network.”

According to OUC, the company “receives thousands of calls every year from customers needing the assistance of home repair and service professionals." PPM will now be accessible to the thousands of OUC customers that are interested in having a solar PV system installed at their home or business through the PCN. When a PV system is installed in OUC territory, customers may qualify for an additional solar production credit for each kilowatt-hour that their system produces every month.

Jason Gonos, Co-founder of PPM, said, “We are proud to be a part of the OUC Preferred Contractor Network. OUC is a very progressive utility that promotes the growth of solar energy usage in Florida. Our OUC customers get an additional five cents per kilowatt-hour on top of standard net metering. This makes solar an easy choice here."

Alex Khokhlov, Co-founder of PPM, said, “We are very excited to be a part of PCN. Solar today is more affordable and reliable than ever. When it is coupled with the OUC incentives, it creates the most advantageous solar energy environment in the State of Florida"

PPM installs Sunpower PV panels for its customers and is an exclusive dealer of these top-of-the-line solar panels.

OUC–The Reliable One is a municipal utility owned by the citizens of Orlando. It provides electricity and water services to 250,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud, and parts of Orange and Osceola counties.

If you would like more information on this topic, please contact us at info@sunppm.com.

Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM) is a full-service solar contracting firm headquartered in Gainesville servicing the entire state of Florida, Fla., with two NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professionals™ and two State of Florida licensed contractors on staff. CVC56764, CVC56836.

10 Actual Reasons Why More People Are Going Solar Than Ever Before

1. Solar Electric System Cost Is at All-Time Low

Solar energy costs have stabilized at all-time low levels. Solar electric system for your house today costs a fraction of what it used to cost just a few years ago. Yet waiting for the price to drop further may not be as rewarding as before, since the prices are not dropping (and haven't for some time now) and the government incentives are expiring soon.

2. Solar Tax Credit Is About To Go Away

Uncle Sam has been paying for 30% of the solar system cost in a form of a personal or corporate tax credit. The incentive is due to expire next year and the US is expecting a gold rush with everyone trying to install a solar system at the last second. That means that the pricing of solar installation is likely to be driven up, and the time to act is now before that happens.

3. Solar Electric Panels Have 25 Year Warranty

Enough said – the useful life of most solar electric panels today is well over their warranty period, which is 25 years. Solar has no moving parts and requires little maintenance.

4. Solar Electricity Savings May Pay The Monthly Loan Payments

Thinking about financing a solar system? Specialized solar financing is available that recognizes the equity in your solar system. The application process takes minutes, and green financing companies and banks recognize the positive cash flow your solar system can create. And while financing, you still get your tax credit which in most cases can be applied towards the principal and re-amortized the loan for even lower payments.

5. Solar Panels Shade Your Roof

Something to be said about reducing the heat gain of your house or building. Studies show that the panels sit on the sunny side of the roof and greatly reduce the radiant heat that typically isn't stopped by a standard roof membrane. Solar panels are elevated from the roof, creating a shade and a nice airflow underneath.

6. Solar Panels Increase Home Equity -

In Florida and many other states, solar panels are currently appraised at roughly what the installation contract cost is, and create positive equity in your home or business! It is also important to note that the property tax on residential homes in Florida is not increased. Get your equity (and therefore home equity borrowing ability) increased without increasing the property tax! Oh, and don't forget - no sales tax on your solar system, either (make sure you are not charged one!).

7 Solar Panels Do Not Cause Roof Leaks

Contrary to the common fear that was created by solar hot water panels over the last 4 decades, roof leaks in modern and code-compliant solar installation systems are extremely rare. Emphasis needs to be placed on choosing the right installation company for the job. To add to that, solar panels partially block out the harmful UV rays that age the roof surface.

8. Standards and Quality Control Are Robust

Modern solar electric installations are extremely robust, with non-corrosive aluminum mounting structures, stainless steel hardware, and components to match the service life of the solar panels. Paired with a thoughtful and high-quality installation process, you end up with a long-lasting and good-looking solar system.

9. Technology Is (And Was) Here

It seems at times that some new solar technology is announced every day. In reality, the polysilicon solar photovoltaic (PV) panels (also called mono- and poly-crystalline silicon) were here to stay since the 1950s. The first solar panel is still producing electricity today, and while the efficiency has been rising, no real breakthrough was made to compete with silicon. Various thin-film, tubular, concentrated, nano-, printed, and organic solar cells could not compete with the high efficiency and low manufacturing cost of standard, commercially available polysilicon technology (think Solyndra). In reality, this is what the majority of utilities and banks are investing in because it is bankable and reliable.

10. Today, it is Simple to Move Forward

Typically, a solar installer will conduct a site survey, provide the quote for the installation and the financial payback scenario. Installation labor warranties range from 1 – 5 years. Physical solar installation takes 3-5 days, while the engineering, permitting, and interconnection process is done off-site and may take 30-45 days, or based on your installer's schedule. Going forward and enjoying solar benefits starts with a simple phone call or email to a reputable solar contracting firm.