Rick Peters (l) and Jared Littmann (r) stand in front of new solar energy panels installed on the roof which will completely power K&B True Value Hardware
K&B True Value of Annapolis and Solar Energy Services of Millersville has commissioned what they believe is the first retail business in the City of Annapolis to become net-zero on electricity consumption. The 224-panel solar energy system, designed and installed by Solar Energy Services, Inc, will replace a 2012 installation that offset about 15% of the hardware store’s annual electricity consumption. Deciding to purchase this new system was a relatively easy decision for Jared Littmann, the owner of K&B True Value on Forest Drive in Annapolis.
Jared commented, “This solar system will offset our annual electricity consumption, saving over $18,000 per year for our business. The incentives have us recouping 64% of the…