Color Of The Future
In one of the historical buildings on North Flores street, something progressive is taking place.
Corbo Electric Company Inc. is putting into action its recently established green divison, with hands-on approach.
"Everything we'er hearing about is 'going green' and doing what you can to contribute to the universe," said Bob Corbo, owner.
"The first thing we did was we went through our whole office and converted every light fixture to the energy-efficient light fixtures in conjunction with CPS energy audit. We probably changed out about 60 light fixtures in our building and a building we have a tenant in."
With green in mind , the old fixtures and bulbs are being recycled.
The green focus for Corbo doesn't stop with fixtures. The company is also designing and installing a solar power system.
"We are aligning ourselves with a large mechanical contractor here in town, A.J. Monier," Corbo said. " We are teaming up to do energy audits so we can cover the whole spectrum of electricity and mechanical, air conditioning, heating water - everything. We have a roofing company that is a partner, Samuel Dean Roofing and Sheet Metel."
"We want to put our money where our mouth is. We are doing it to show our customers and other people that here is what it looks like, and here is how it's going to work, and here is what you are going to get out of it. We are documenting what we are dong every step of the way."
Corbo says the byproduct of the focus is cost saving down the road on energy bills, along with being good for the planet.
As a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Corbo Electric has benefited from the association's research and development foundation on solar energy and sustainable power, he says. The company is also seeking certifications through training, and has received assistance from other green-conscious electrical contractors.
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