In honor of Earth Day, let’s explore one popular option to make your facilities greener, help the planet, and improve your bottom line—solar energy.
To learn the ins and outs of adopting this renewable energy, we spoke with C.J. Colavito, general manager of integrated project teams at Standard Solar. Please watch the FMA Insights video interview below. In it, Colavito answers the following questions:
- Why should facilities managers (FMs) consider going solar at their facilities today? What are some key benefits to their organization? (0:30)
- What types of solar projects are available, and how can FMs determine which is best for them? (4:15)
- Are there any other factors to consider? (7:30)
- What financing options are available for commercial solar projects? (9:27)
- What are some top challenges for adopting solar? (16:48)
- What questions should FMs ask a solar vendor before inking a contract? (23:05)
- What’s a good elevator pitch for FMs to get buy-in from their bosses? (24:45)