USFloors' Solar Array Commissioned Tuesday

Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2010--The largest commercial solar array in the state was commissioned Tuesday in Dalton, Ga.

USFloors installed an 144.48 kW solar array on its facilities.

USFloors president Piet Dossche explained, “The array is expected to more than cover the energy needs for our green building, producing enough energy to power 10 Georgia homes. As part of USFloors' ongoing sustainability mission, we have more than quadrupled the amount of solar energy we provide to the community.”

The array covers approximately 14,500 square feet, and is visible from I-75.

By producing solar power on site, USFloors is able to take advantage of  government and utility benefits; a 30% federal grant, a 35% state tax credit, and accelerated depreciation.

North Georgia EMC pays USFloors a premium for the solar power that it generates. Ownership of power provides business owners with the opportunity to hedge against dramatic cost increases, and carries strong financial benefits.

The system was installed by Alpharetta based United Renewable Energy, LLC.

William Silva, president of United Renewable Energy LLC added that “This solar power system is impressive in its size alone, but more importantly because this is the largest commercial solar photovoltaic installation in Georgia since the 1996 Olympics.”