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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the 4th installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation includes market leaders and subjects related to accelerating a fair and simply transition to a renewable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the renewable resource sector.
What inspired you to begin SUNTEX?
As a natural-born leader, I constantly set high expectations for myself and constantly look for chances to serve others– be it by providing remarkable client service, language translations, or simply sharing understanding with others. My individual goals and desire to assist others led me to operate in the sustainable energy sector, where I can pursue this dream on a larger scale.
Inform us about SUNTEX?
Our businesss mission is basic: we want to make solar simple and economical every action of the method. We largely serve the Hispanic neighborhood in Texas. That is what we do best– assist Spanish speakers comprehend and adopt renewable energy as a way of living, assisting generations to come.
Please show us more about your journey toward establishing SUNTEX. Existed an “aha moment” when you chose to concentrate on solar?
Back in August of 2018, my organization partner and I had the chance to join a very promising little solar installation business in Houston. Through this work we saw the opportunity readily available to bring solar into our (the Hispanic) neighborhood.
Why is concentrating on the Hispanic community a priority for SUNTEX?
Number One: it remains in our blood. My organization partner and I are native Spanish speakers, and we can identify well with our individuals and their worldview. Second: in the past, we have personally experienced an absence of care and interaction from those that can not recognize with our culture. We understood that solar benefits everyone, no matter race or background, and that our people would need a lot of assistance to understand how to acquire this advantage for their houses.
What obstacles do you deal with? Why?
Being a small company with a high level of service expectations for our clients comes with its own set of obstacles. In addition, even though solar energy has actually been around for a while, the basics of these tasks are not widely taught in school.
How are you making an effect through SUNTEX?
By merely living up to our honest worths. I have discovered throughout my life that in business, there is no other method to do it right however to be truthful. While others might take faster ways, the reality constantly dominates.
Please share with us a recent company success story.
Throughout our initial visit, I kept in mind that they could just achieve about 56% of solar energy offset due to their homes intake rates and shading from trees on the home. We went over a couple of additional energy efficiency upgrades to the house to minimize energy consumption, which might provide a greater energy balanced out. Angela at first cringed at the idea of investing more cash into the house, however eventually she called me back and said she desired to move forward with the solar and energy efficiency upgrades.
During the installation, we wound up spending for Angela and her elderly mother to remain in a hotel up until their upgrades and examinations were complete to guarantee they were comfortable throughout the procedure.
Now, Angelas solar system covers 100% of the electrical power used in her home. Thanks to the air conditioning upgrade, they have actually decreased their energy intake considerably, and she has a flat, foreseeable solar payment every month that is less than she was paying before installing solar. This is what we suggest by “consumer service.”
From a nationwide point of view, how can we enhance access to renewable enery?
Most of the house owners that we visit are fortunate to own a house, yet many of them have actually not certified for solar due to a number of combined or isolated factors such as subprime credit score, lower annual home income, self-employment, or a lack of knowledge of offered loan programs. We require to offer more people with chances to adopt sustainable energy with fewer hassles.
How has your Accelerate membership assisted your service?
By empowering us to believe that there is someone there to support our growth in this market, and providing us the chance to satisfy others in the very same boat. Now I know that there is wish for minority small companies in the renewable resource market.
How can possible partners do company with you?
It is very important that we share the same values and mission to assist others, even if it means leaving our convenience zones. It might cost a little bit more for us to do business, but its worth it in the end for our customers. We d enjoy to satisfy to discuss possible cooperation chances if youre ready to begin there.
Is there anything else you want to show ACORE members and partners?
We are genuinely grateful for the Accelerate subscription program and for all of the opportunities you have actually offered. I understand this is just the beginning, and we have a long road ahead of us; however, I look forward to becoming a sponsor to help pave the way for other Accelerate members in the future– with an unique thanks to all of my customers and partners at SUNTEX, because they are the fuel that drives the objective!
To read more about SUNTEX, check out https://suntexllc.com/.
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In addition, even though solar energy has actually been around for a while, the fundamentals of these jobs are not commonly taught in school. Throughout our preliminary consultation, I noted that they might just accomplish about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their homes consumption rates and shading from trees on the residential or commercial property. We discussed a couple of additional energy effectiveness upgrades to the home to minimize energy consumption, which might offer a higher energy balanced out. Angela initially cringed at the thought of investing more money into the home, but eventually she called me back and said she desired to move forward with the solar and energy effectiveness upgrades. Thanks to the Air conditioner upgrade, they have reduced their energy intake significantly, and she has a flat, foreseeable solar payment each month that is less than she was paying prior to setting up solar.