Partnering with Vanguard Energy Partners LLC, a renewable energy company located in Branchburg, N.J., that provides both private and public sectors [image-nocss] with innovative power and energy efficient solutions, Quick Chek's first renewable energy initiative includes the installation of 627 roof-mounted Sharp modules that will generate approximately 120,000 KWH/AC from natural sunlight.
"Throughout our history, we've prided ourselves on being forward-thinking stewards of our environment, constantly researching and implementing methods such as energy management refrigeration systems and LED lighting packages that not only create efficiencies and save dollars, but conserve energy," said Quick Chek vice president of sales and merchandising John Schaninger. "Our future plans include exploring additional solar energy initiatives across our portfolio of fresh food store locations."
According to Alex Rivera, vice president of Vanguard Energy Partners, "We are pleased to help Quick Chek's renewable energy generation initiatives and its support for our state's green mandates for alternative energy sources. The company's forward-thinking decision to implement solar energy is a clear indication of Quick Chek's industry leadership and strategic use of financial incentives currently offered by New Jersey's 'world-class' Clean Energy Program."
Noveda Technologies' SunFlow Monitor, recipient of the 2007 Market Innovator Award by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, will track in real time via the Internet the solar production, facility consumption and system efficiency at Quick Chek.
Vanguard Energy Partners is a renewable energy company that provides innovative power solutions and energy efficiency measures for commercial and industrial applications within the private and public sectors. With operating offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida, Vanguard excels at the planning, design and construction of turnkey solar electric systems and has extensive experience in construction, commercial roofing and electrical systems management. With over 100 solar electric installations, Vanguard has completed over 8mW of DC rated capacity.
A major chain of nearly 120 fresh food convenience stores, Quick Chek operates 119 retail locations in New Jersey and Southern New York, including 12 pharmacy stores and 20 locations with fuel.
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