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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021

Additionally, even though solar energy has been around for a while, the fundamentals of these tasks are not widely taught in school. Throughout our preliminary appointment, I kept in mind that they might only achieve about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their homes consumption rates and shading from trees on the property. We discussed a couple of additional energy effectiveness upgrades to the home to reduce energy consumption, which might supply a greater energy balanced out. Angela at first flinched at the idea of investing more money into the home, but eventually she called me back and stated she desired to move forward with the solar and energy efficiency upgrades. Thanks to the Air conditioning upgrade, they have reduced their energy intake considerably, and she has a flat, foreseeable 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 4th installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features market leaders and topics related to speeding up an equitable and just shift to a sustainable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are growing in the renewable resource sector.
What inspired you to begin SUNTEX?
As a natural-born leader, I always set high expectations for myself and always try to find opportunities to serve others– be it by supplying extraordinary customer service, language translations, or just sharing knowledge with others. My individual objectives and desire to help others led me to operate in the renewable resource sector, where I can pursue this dream on a larger scale.
Tell us about SUNTEX?
Our businesss objective is simple: we wish to make solar easy and cost effective every action 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 lifestyle, assisting generations to come.
Please share with us more about your journey toward developing SUNTEX. Existed an “aha moment” when you chose to concentrate on solar?
Back in August of 2018, my business partner and I had the chance to join a very promising small solar installation business in Houston. Through this work we saw the opportunity readily available to bring solar into our (the Hispanic) community.
Why is concentrating on the Hispanic neighborhood a concern for SUNTEX?
Number Two: in the past, we have actually personally experienced an absence of care and communication from those that can not determine with our culture. We knew that solar advantages everyone, regardless of race or background, and that our people would need a lot of assistance to comprehend how to acquire this advantage for their homes.
What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
Being a little company with a high level of service expectations for our clients comes with its own set of obstacles. Furthermore, even though solar energy has actually been around for a while, the fundamentals of these tasks are not extensively taught in school.
How are you making an effect through SUNTEX?
By simply living up to our sincere values. I have actually found out throughout my life that in company, there is no other way to do it ideal but to be sincere. While others may take faster ways, the reality constantly dominates.
Please show us a current company success story.
Throughout our preliminary visit, I kept in mind that they might just achieve about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their houses usage rates and shading from trees on the home. We talked about a couple of extra energy performance upgrades to the house to minimize energy usage, which could provide a greater energy balanced out. Angela initially flinched at the idea of investing more cash into the house, but ultimately she called me back and stated she wanted to move forward with the solar and energy effectiveness upgrades.
Throughout the setup, we wound up spending for Angela and her elderly mother to remain in a hotel until their upgrades and evaluations were total to guarantee they were comfy throughout the procedure.
Now, Angelas planetary system covers 100% of the electrical energy used in her home. Thanks to the AC upgrade, they have actually lowered their energy intake considerably, and she has a flat, foreseeable solar payment every month that is less than she was paying prior to setting up solar. This is what we suggest by “customer care.”
From a national perspective, how can we improve access to sustainable enery?
Most of the property owners that we go to are fortunate to own a home, yet many of them have not certified for solar due to several combined or separated aspects such as subprime credit rating, lower annual home earnings, self-employment, or an absence of understanding of readily available loan programs. We require to supply more individuals with opportunities to embrace eco-friendly energy with less hassles.
How has your Accelerate membership assisted your service?
By empowering us to think that there is somebody there to support our development in this market, and providing us the chance to satisfy others in the same boat. Now I know that there is expect minority small companies in the renewable resource market.
How can prospective partners work with you?
It is crucial that we share the same worths and objective to assist others, even if it means leaving our comfort zones. It may cost a little more for us to do organization, however its worth it in the end for our consumers. If youre willing to begin there, we d love to fulfill to go over possible collaboration chances.
Exists anything else you would like to show ACORE members and partners?
We are really 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 eagerly anticipate 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 clients and collaborators at SUNTEX, considering that they are the fuel that drives the mission!
To learn more about SUNTEX, see https://suntexllc.com/.
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