Solar Energy Powers Marrocco Memorial Chapel
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September 27, 2011
CLIFTON, NJ --- This Spring, the Marrocco
Memorial Chapel joined thousands of other New Jersey residents and
businesses in choosing to switch to solar energy in an effort to
not only save money, but save the environment. The lack of control
over long-term energy costs is one of the primary risks facing
funeral homes today. For Marrocco, it only made sense to change to
a more stable and predictable energy source such as that from solar
energy.
By combining state and federal incentives, the upfront cost of
solar became reasonable. By utilizing the Department of Treasury
Section 1603 Grant, Marrocco cut more than $44,000 off the initial
costs. That combined with 100% bonus accelerated depreciation, New
Jersey's market for Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs), and the
electric savings that come from producing their own solar energy,
Marrocco is expected to have a pay-back period between four and six
years. Once the system is paid off, Marrocco will enjoy 20-plus
years of free energy coming from the sun.
The 31 kW solar photovoltaic system covers about 45% of the
8,100 square foot roof of the Chapel and will generate over 35,000
kilowatt-hours per year, cutting approximately 95% from their
annual energy bill.
Over the system's life, CO2 emissions are projected to be
reduced by over 380 tons, equivalent to removing nearly 70 cars
from the nation's highways.
For 110 years, the name Marrocco has become synonymous with
superior funeral service in the northern New Jersey area. Since its
inception in the late 1800's, it has been a family owned and
operated business. It only made sense that they would choose
Trinity Solar, also a family owned and operated business, to
service their transition to renewable Solar Energy.