When non-profit organizations invest in clean energy, every dollar saved on operating expenses goes directly back into serving the community. That is exactly what Cradle Beach Inc. achieved by partnering with Buffalo Solar to design and install a custom commercial solar energy system tailored to their facility's needs.
By adopting solar power, Cradle Beach is reducing its operating costs, mitigating the impact of rising utility rates, and advancing its sustainability efforts for decades to come.
The Technical Specifications: Harnessing Clean Power
To ensure long-term, reliable performance, Buffalo Solar engineered a commercial system built to deliver clean electricity while making smart use of the facility’s rooftop space:
- System Size: 51.87 kWDC
- Solar Panels: 114 Tier 1 modules
- Inverters: 1 inverter
- Energy Offset: Offsets 22% of annual energy usage
This setup ensures a steady supply of clean, sustainable power, providing reliable performance for the next 25 years.
Long-Term Financial Impact: Savings Redirected to the Mission
Going solar allows non-profits to unlock immediate financial benefits and convert utility expenses into valuable operating capital. By maximizing available incentives and lowering monthly energy bills, Cradle Beach secures strong long-term cash flow benefits:
- Monthly Savings: $733
- Yearly Savings: $8,803
- 25-Year Projected Savings: $220,080
Generating over $220,000 in long-term savings gives Cradle Beach greater financial predictability, protecting the organization against future utility rate hikes.
Environmental Impact: Supporting New York’s Green Future
In addition to direct financial benefits, the installation directly contributes to New York State's ambitious Renewable Energy Portfolio standards. By lowering its carbon footprint, Cradle Beach is leading environmental stewardship in the region.
The system's environmental carbon equivalencies include:
- Forest Saved: 28.7 acres of forest saved annually (718 acres lifetime impact)
- Coal Emissions Avoided: 68,600 lbs of coal burned avoided annually (1,715,000 lbs lifetime impact)
- Vehicle Emissions Offset: 5.2 passenger vehicles taken off the road annually (130 vehicles lifetime impact)
Ready to Reduce Your Organization’s Energy Costs?
The project goals for Cradle Beach Inc. were straightforward: reduce energy costs, mitigate rising rates, maximize tax and grant incentives, and provide reliable, sustainable power for the next 25 years.
Whether you manage a non-profit, commercial property, or community center in New York, Buffalo Solar can help transform your rooftop into a clean energy asset.
[Contact Buffalo Solar today for a free commercial solar assessment!]