In various ABRA Auto Body locations around the country, some facility owners are turning to solar power to decrease their environmental footprint and grow their bottom line.
Tyler Morris, manager of ABRA Auto Body in Ellensburg, WA, added solar panels to the roof of his family-owned facility to generate power for operations, limit the business’s carbon footprint and reduce the dependency on fluctuating power prices. The building’s roof provided an ideal location for the energy-generating panels.According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, energy accounts for nearly 20% of average commercial building expenses. By switching to solar, the building can lower their electricity bill by up to 40%, improving their margins and bottom line.Keith Clingan, who owns four ABRA Auto Body and Glass locations in the East Tennessee area, also installed solar panels on the roof of…