Solar & More, a Store for Green Energy Solar Systems, Opens First Retail Store

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar & More, a retail learning showroom featuring clean energy systems such as solar electric and hot water, announced a Grand Opening Celebration to be held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 through Saturday, July 2, 2011 during normal store hours.

With all the emphasis on green and environmental concerns, Solar & More has developed a retail model that gives consumers an alternative when shopping for a solar energy system.  No longer do they have to deal with fast-paced selling from solar telemarketers and internet salesmen.

"We're excited to be able to offer to our clients a unique showroom where they can be educated about solar and other renewable energy options in a non-threatening environment," said Tom Ferraro, President of Solar & More.   "With state of the art technology, we're able to look at a home, its shading, utility bills and know if a homeowner can install a system that will provide a return.  If a home is not suitable for a solar system, we recommend other products to reduce energy costs."

Ferraro's showroom is different and it can be seen immediately upon entering the store.  It's a learning center and the unique design of the store immediately instills a comfortable level for the client.  The store is a first of its kind!

The store's core product is solar energy.  "Current paybacks can range from about 4 – 6 years with most Return on Investments close to 20%," Ferraro says. "And we help people understand that it is an investment, as opposed to a home improvement, as there is an ongoing revenue stream from day one."

Ferraro gives an example of a financing option where the customer has no out of pocket expenditures, gets a payback of 5 years and is cash positive in year 1.  The systems are warranted for 25 years and typically last much longer.  Combine that with a 30% Federal Income Tax Credit and it's a winning investment ... without the risk associated with most other investments.

Solar & More also has many products to help the consumer either reduce their electric consumption or understand what appliances or devices in the home are costing them.  And the theme through all of this is to reduce costs, while not reducing comfort!  On their website blog, one entry discusses the savings from LED lighting used throughout the store and the extremely low monthly electric bills as a result of the LED lights.

Ferraro says "the grand opening is our way of letting people know we're excited about our new store.   This store is a trusting environment where you can see what you're buying and the people you're buying it from.  There's nothing more exciting than when a customer comes in and we can tell them ... yes, your home is great for solar!"

Solar & More, 800-782-0241, is conveniently located at 598 Rt. 23 North, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444, or www.solarnmorestore.com.  

CONTACT: Thomas Ferraro, 1-973-810-0936, [email protected]

SOURCE Solar & More