Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Ally Mendoza, CEO of SUNTEX

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021

Furthermore, even though solar energy has actually been around for a while, the fundamentals of these jobs are not extensively taught in school. During our preliminary visit, I kept in mind that they could only accomplish about 56% of solar energy offset due to their houses intake rates and shading from trees on the home. We went over a few additional energy effectiveness upgrades to the house to minimize energy intake, which could provide a higher energy balanced out. Angela at first flinched at the thought of investing more cash into the home, but ultimately she called me back and stated she desired to move forward with the solar and energy performance upgrades. Thanks to the AC upgrade, they have minimized their energy intake greatly, and she has a flat, predictable solar payment each month that is less than she was paying before setting up solar.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is happy to share the fourth installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment features industry leaders and subjects related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering in the sustainable energy sector.
What inspired you to begin SUNTEX?
As a natural-born leader, I always set high expectations for myself and always search for chances to serve others– be it by supplying exceptional customer care, language translations, or merely sharing knowledge with others. My individual goals and desire to assist others led me to work in the eco-friendly energy sector, where I can pursue this dream on a bigger scale.
Tell us about SUNTEX?
Our businesss mission is easy: we wish to make solar easy and inexpensive every step of the method. We mainly serve the Hispanic neighborhood in Texas. That is what we do best– help Spanish speakers understand and adopt renewable resource as a method of life, assisting generations to come.
Please show us more about your journey towards developing SUNTEX. Existed an “aha minute” when you decided to focus on solar?
Back in August of 2018, my organization partner and I had the chance to sign up with an extremely appealing little solar installation business in Houston. Through this work we saw the chance readily available to bring solar into our (the Hispanic) neighborhood.
Why is concentrating on the Hispanic community a concern for SUNTEX?
Number Two: in the past, we have personally experienced an absence of care and communication from those that can not determine with our culture. We knew that solar benefits everybody, regardless of race or background, and that our people would require a lot of support to comprehend how to get this advantage for their homes.
What challenges do you face? Why?
Being a little business with a high level of service expectations for our clients comes with its own set of challenges. In addition, even though solar energy has been around for a while, the fundamentals of these jobs are not commonly taught in school.
How are you making an impact through SUNTEX?
By merely measuring up to our truthful values. I have actually discovered throughout my life that in company, there is no other method to do it ideal but to be truthful. While others might take shortcuts, the truth constantly dominates.
Please show us a current business success story.
Just recently, after helping a client “go solar” in two of her houses, she referred a new client called Angela to us. During our preliminary consultation, I kept in mind that they might just accomplish about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their houses consumption rates and shading from trees on the property. We discussed a couple of extra energy effectiveness upgrades to the home to decrease energy consumption, which could supply a greater energy offset. Angela initially flinched at the idea of investing more money into the home, but ultimately she called me back and said she desired to move forward with the solar and energy performance upgrades. We completed a Home Energy Audit to see why her usage was so high and discovered that her home required a larger air conditioner unit, plus additional ducts to disperse the air conditioner evenly throughout your home. We likewise informed her that the finance partner could add the expense of that upgrade to the solar loan– which in doing so, she might qualify for a lower rate of interest than any other home improvement loan for that a/c upgrade. She took my advice and chose to progress and was, in truth, able to reduce her loan rates of interest.
Throughout the setup, we ended up paying for Angela and her elderly mother to remain in a hotel up until their evaluations and upgrades were total to ensure they were comfortable throughout the process.
Now, Angelas planetary system covers 100% of the electrical energy utilized in her home. Thanks to the air conditioner upgrade, they have actually decreased their energy consumption greatly, and she has a flat, foreseeable solar payment monthly that is less than she was paying prior to installing solar. This is what we suggest by “customer care.”
From a nationwide point of view, how can we improve access to sustainable enery?
Most of the homeowners that we visit are lucky to own a home, yet many of them have actually not certified for solar due to a number of combined or separated elements such as subprime credit score, lower yearly home earnings, self-employment, or an absence of knowledge of available loan programs. We require to supply more people with opportunities to adopt sustainable energy with less troubles.
How has your Accelerate membership assisted your service?
By empowering us to think that there is someone there to support our growth in this market, and giving us the chance to meet others in the very same boat. Now I understand that there is expect minority little businesses in the renewable resource market.
How can potential partners work with you?
It is essential that we share the very same values and mission to help others, even if it indicates getting out of our comfort zones. It might cost a little more for us to do business, but its worth it in the end for our customers. If youre willing to start there, we d like to meet to go over possible partnership chances.
Exists anything else you would like to share with ACORE members and partners?
We are truly grateful for the Accelerate membership program and for all of the chances you have actually supplied. I know this is only the start, and we have a long roadway ahead of us; nevertheless, I look forward to ending up being a sponsor to assist lead the way for other Accelerate members in the future– with a special thanks to all of my consumers and collaborators at SUNTEX, since they are the fuel that drives the mission!
To get more information about SUNTEX, see https://suntexllc.com/.
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