Solar for Your nonprofit
Unlock Cost Savings, Environmental Leadership, and Energy Independence with Solar Power for your nonprofit.
Switching to solar is the reliable way to mitigate unstable and ever-rising electric rates. We install solar energy and battery backup solutions for savvy nonprofits in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
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What can solar do for your Nonprofit?
Unlock the transformative potential of solar energy for your Nonprofit organization. Here's how solar solutions can drive cost savings, enhance operational resilience, and advance sustainability:
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Cost Savings and Financial Empowerment
Embrace solar energy to reduce operational expenses and boost financial resilience. By generating electricity onsite, your nonprofit can mitigate the impact of rising energy costs and realize significant savings on utility bills. Let us assist you in navigating key considerations to empower your financial stability and sustainability.
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Operational Resilience and Continuity
Transitioning to solar strengthens your organization's ability to withstand unforeseen challenges. With battery backup integration, you can ensure a dependable power supply, even during grid disruptions or adverse weather events. This strategic advantage helps safeguard against financial setbacks, preserves your nonprofit's reputation, and ensures uninterrupted service delivery to your community.
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Advancing Environmental Responsibility
Embracing solar energy showcases your commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Nonprofits are increasingly called upon to embrace renewable energy solutions to align progress with environmental conservation. At Sugar Hollow Solar, we are dedicated to assisting nonprofits in reducing their environmental impact and fostering broader sustainability initiatives, fostering innovation, resilience, and long-term success.
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It's Feasible. It's Beneficial. It's Time for Your Nonprofit.
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Solar Success Stories
At Sugar Hollow Solar, we help Nonprofits of all types and sizes save money with tailored solar energy solutions.
Case study: Trinity Presbyterian Church
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In 2019, Trinity Presbyterian in Hendersonville joined forces with Sugar Hollow Solar, choosing us over three competitors, to install a total of 129 solar panels across two phases. This smart strategy aimed to make the most of available incentives, ultimately reducing their overall transition costs. Since 2020, the church has achieved an impressive yearly carbon offset, cutting emissions by around 90% compared to 2018 levels. That's like planting 2 trees every day, totaling over 3,000 trees and still growing. The church has also enjoyed significant and lasting financial benefits, saving over $30,000 on electricity bills since 2020. This remarkable reduction has seen their average monthly bills drop from $870 to just $287, amounting to a remarkable 67% decrease in utility expenses.
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See if Solar is Right for You.
Discover if solar Is the right fit for your organization and unlock available incentives for affordable clean energy. Schedule your FREE solar assessment now!
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Curious to learn how our artisanal process works to help you on your energy independence journey?
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are many incentives available to your nonprofit! From the 30% federal tax credit to MACRS, to grants, and the IRA Direct Pay Provision. Not to mention the reduced utility bills!
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Our Commercial Energy Consultants are here to guide you through the process. Reach out today, and let us help!
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The average payback time for businesses and nonprofits is 5-7 years.
Why Choose Sugar Hollow Solar:
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Family Roots:
Founded by Doug Ager and his cousin, Sugar Hollow Solar's roots are deeply connected to four generations of land stewardship in the southern Appalachians and other local family businesses including Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Flying Cloud Farm.
Community Commitment:
With over 100 Google Reviews and Voted Best Place to Work by Best of AVL 2023, we are proud to prioritize the wellbeing of our staff and community. As a living wage certified company, we provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.
Partnership with Amicus Solar Cooperative:
As the 75th member-owner of Amicus Solar Cooperative, a certified B-Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation focused on raising up local companies upholding the client's best interest first, along with social and environmental performance. Unlike national solar companies, we understand the specific needs and challenges of our region and can ensure personalized service and attention to detail.
Innovation and Leadership:
Since our inception in 2010, we've transformed into the largest local solar panel and battery backup installation company in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. What sets us apart is our commitment to owning the entire process. Unlike many others, we don't use subcontractors for our installation work. This hands-on approach ensures seamless communication from the design phase to the installation, leaving less room for errors. We prioritize quality installations, exceeding minimum code requirements because it's not just about meeting standards—it's about setting them. After all, we're not just installing systems; we're servicing our own, and that's a responsibility we take seriously.
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— Ashley Lasher, Executive Director at Jewish Community Center
“We did a deep assessment of the financial return, the financial investment, the amount of time that it would take to get them going what each company could help us place on our roofs, and how much of our power that the panels would be able to produce for us. What we found was that Sugar Hollow was the best of all of those different factors, and so that's how we decided to go with them. They also have a great reputation in the community so we felt very confident moving forward with them. We've only had our solar system up for three months and it's already so exciting to see how it's impacting our community.”
