South Jersey Industries – Solar Panel Projects Go Live

Folsom, NJ - Furthering a company-wide commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, South Jersey Industries announced that solar panel projects at two of its local facilities are operational and generating electricity.

“We are excited to be an example of the renewable energy possibilities in our region,” SJI Chairman, President and CEO, Edward J. Graham, said. “These projects reflect our commitment to green and efficient energy use, and we look forward to identifying additional ways for South Jersey Industries to reduce its energy consumption and promote renewable energy projects.”

Solar panels were installed at SJI’s Folsom-based headquarters and South Jersey Gas’ McKee City location.

The Folsom project is a 50kW roof-mounted system consisting of 210 solar modules. It will generate 60,000 kWh each year. All of the electricity produced will be used on-site to help meet the building’s electrical needs.

The McKee City project is a 651kW ground-mounted facility. It consists of 2,772 solar panels and covers roughly two acres of open land. It will generate approximately 886,000 kWh in its first year. All of the electricity produced by the solar panels will be used on-site for facility operations.

Marina Energy, another SJI subsidiary, installed the panels and will be responsible for maintaining them.

“We are proud to help our parent company identify and pursue green and viable energy opportunities,” said Mike Renna, chief operating officer for South Jersey Energy Solutions. “These projects will allow South Jersey Industries to save money on their electric rates and contribute to a sustainable energy future.”

About South Jersey Industries
South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) is an energy services holding company. A member of the KLD Global Climate 100 Index, SJI offers solutions to global warming through renewable energy, clean technology and efficiency. South Jersey Gas, one of the fastest growing natural gas utilities in the nation, strongly advocates energy efficiency while safely and reliably delivering natural gas in southern New Jersey. South Jersey Energy Solutions, the parent of SJI’s non-regulated businesses, provides innovative, environmentally friendly energy solutions that help customers control energy costs. South Jersey Energy acquires and markets natural gas and electricity for retail customers and offers energy-related services. Marina Energy develops and operates on-site energy projects. South Jersey Resources Group provides wholesale commodity marketing and risk management services. South Jersey Energy Service Plus installs, maintains and services residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and water heating systems; services appliances; installs solar systems; provides plumbing services and performs energy audits.

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Posted by SBurke on Jan 4 2010. Filed under Alternative Energy, Electrical Infrastructure, Energy Tech, Solar Energy, Solar Energy Jobs. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry