Comments on: Contractor’s Corner: SUNation

By: Jessica Chebuske

Jessica Chebuske — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:20:58 +0000

When I say “front lines” I’m referring to our 55 workers who were specifically called to the front lines of the hurricane response. Best of luck “getting out of 2020 in one piece.” Our door is open if you need advice.

By: Scott Maskin

Scott Maskin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:04:51 +0000

In reply to Anthony James. So what you are saying is SunRun was installing solar during the 12 week Gov. mandated shut down?

By: Scott Maskin

Scott Maskin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:03:24 +0000

In reply to Jessica Chebuske. This is true, School districts were deemed essential even through Covid shut down. Somehow empty school buildings were essential. Sunrise is also a Union local 25 outfit and therefore was able to assist but I'm not so sure i would consider deploying panels on flat roofs on school districts as "Front Lines". Not sure if Sunrise employs linemen, different skill set but I have no comment on what the storm response entailed. As far as the busiest in the region, perhaps on school districts, certainly not in other sectors.

By: Ron B.

Ron B. — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:49:05 +0000

Interesting take!!

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:15:58 +0000

Thanks for the emphasis from a contractor’s perspective. In California, I’m a Solar (C46), Electrical (C10), and Instrumentation (C7) contractor starting in business in 2004.

1. I agree today’s energy storage is driving solar requirementsl. BTW, the reuse of solar modules in residential ground-mounted systems could remove a barrier with rating requirements of solar roof coverings. Simply, “reused” modules could be placed on an open rack structure as an option too? In other words, you may be able to reuse the solar modules in a ground-mount.,

2. In addition, solar workers are differently able as well. For instance, there could be more solar workers without the ability to hear, but have outstanding hands-one skills – skills overlooked by companies and could be working together for a solution.

The folks in the solar industry must continue to be different by displaying kindness and speaking kindly of one another. We must working together to correct the damage in the environment.

What do you think?

By: Tania

Tania — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:31:22 +0000

Nice story

By: Anthony James

Anthony James — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:27:35 +0000

Very interesting choice of interviewee. The rest of LI solar has not stopped operating

By: Jessica Chebuske

Jessica Chebuske — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:11:41 +0000

We’ve had a very different experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Isaias. We are the only Long Island solar company whose crew was personally asked to help PSEG with hurricane relief (Long Island’s only electric company) and we’re proud to say we lent 55 of our own guys to the front lines. I work with Sunrise Power Solutions, a clean energy contractor based in Long Island NY. We service the municipal, K-12 educational and mechanical markets. We’ve kept LI workers employed throughout the pandemic; we are easily the busiest solar installer in our region and are proud to provide access to clean energy to dozens of school’s in our region. While schools were closed for quarantine, we’ve been working hard to make those schools more efficient, so districts can reinvest in education and come back stronger than ever. Let’s chat!