Blog

QuickBeam Brings Solar Energy Options to Winter Haven

Posted by Bob Gernert on October 8, 2008 at 11:38 am

New Winter Haven Company Brings Commercial Real Estate Solar Systems to Central Florida

The 6/10 Corporation, a local commercial building developer, and Rob Krieger, the owner of  Krieger Electric, Inc. and Florida Telecom Construction, have announced that their new company, QuickBeam Energy, LLC, will specialize in the sale and installation of photo-voltaic solar energy systems for commercial and large residential buildings.

According to 6/10’s President Bud Strang, “Technical and regulatory developments have now made solar a logical and economical choice. It now makes sense for 6/10’s own buildings, and we are sure that it will make sense to other owners of commercial properties interested in reducing their operating costs.”

6/10 has partnered with Rob Krieger, who has been installing and servicing electrical systems and advanced telecommunication and data processing technologies throughout Florida since 1972. Krieger said “We look forward to the opportunity to show our customers how to establish a significant hedge against rapidly increasing power bills.”

QuickBeam has completed its first installation on the roof of the State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families building located off First Street North in Winter Haven (pictured above left). The 27 kilowatt system will supply about 20% of the electrical needs for that building. At today’s rates and incentives, the system will pay for itself in less than 8 years. With petroleum costs continuing to rise, utility rates are expected to rise as well.

“The math is actually very simple. For every dollar you save on your net operating costs, the value of your building increases by a factor of ten,” said Strang. 6/10 has been implementing a variety of ‘green’ systems into the buildings we own and manage, and solar is one that not only is good for the planet, but also is good for the bottom line.”

QuickBeam has been in operation for almost six months, studying closely the development of California’s booming solar industry, and assembling the vendor contacts and expertise necessary to offer alternative solar energy solutions. QuickBeam will be assisting its customers to remove the technical, regulatory, and financing barriers to solar power, and helping customers make smart alternative energy choices that save money.

Florida’s Public Service Commission has recently moved to adopt a rule requiring electrical utilities to buy power back from customer’s solar energy systems, providing full credit for excess power generated. This net metering facilitates excess energy generated by solar systems to be sold back to the utilities during peak daylight hours, further reducing the effective cost of installing solar energy systems. 

Persons interested in learning more about QuickBeam products and services can call (863) 401-2725, email info@QuickBeamEnergy.com or visit the company’s website at www.QuickBeamEnergy.com.

See other entries filed in: Commercial Developments, Economic Development, Technology