Business Management

Under the Sun

Sign Pro’s (Plantsville, CT) solar panels commitment means business.

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5 years ago

February 25, 2019

Mark Kissling Signs of the Times March 2019 Issue

When Sign Pro (Plantsville, CT) added an array of 890 solar panels to their plant’s roof, they made a commitment to the local business community as well as the environment. The panels cover 40,000 sq. ft. and generate 1,500W of power – “impressive for solar,” said owner Pete Rappoccio. So impressive, in fact, that Sign Pro returns 35% of the electricity it generates back to the grid, enough to power 1,300 typical homes, Rappoccio said. (Sign Pro also earns a non-taxable credit.)

The company’s recent unveiling event was attended by media and politicians of both parties. “We want to be a leader in the state,” said Roger Wierbicki, business development, adding that the $890,000 investment (with an 11-year ROI) demonstrates that “the company’s not going anywhere.”

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