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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021

In addition, even though solar energy has been around for a while, the basics of these jobs are not extensively taught in school. During our preliminary appointment, I noted that they might just attain about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their houses consumption rates and shading from trees on the residential or commercial property. We went over a couple of extra energy efficiency upgrades to the house to reduce energy intake, which might supply a greater energy offset. Angela at first flinched at the thought of investing more cash into the house, but ultimately she called me back and said she wanted to move forward with the solar and energy performance upgrades. Thanks to the A/c upgrade, they have actually lowered 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 4th installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features market leaders and topics associated with accelerating a fair and simply transition to a sustainable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies 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 always try to find chances to serve others– be it by offering extraordinary customer service, language translations, or merely sharing understanding with others. My individual goals and desire to assist others led me to work in the renewable energy sector, where I can pursue this dream on a bigger scale.
Tell us about SUNTEX?
Our businesss objective is basic: we wish to make solar simple and budget-friendly every step of the method. We largely serve the Hispanic neighborhood in Texas. That is what we do best– help Spanish speakers comprehend and embrace sustainable energy as a lifestyle, assisting generations to come.
Please share with us more about your journey towards developing SUNTEX. Existed an “aha moment” when you decided to focus on solar?
Back in August of 2018, my business partner and I had the opportunity to join a really promising small solar installation company in Houston. Through this work we saw the opportunity offered to bring solar into our (the Hispanic) neighborhood.
Why is concentrating on the Hispanic neighborhood a concern for SUNTEX?
Top: it remains in our blood. My service partner and I are native Spanish speakers, and we can recognize well with our people and their worldview. Second: in the past, we have personally experienced a lack of care and communication from those that can not relate to our culture. We understood that solar benefits everyone, no matter race or background, which our individuals would need a great deal of assistance to understand how to acquire this benefit for their houses.
What obstacles do you deal with? Why?
Being a little business with a high level of service expectations for our clients comes with its own set of obstacles. Additionally, even though solar energy has actually been around for a while, the basics of these jobs are not commonly taught in school.
How are you making an effect through SUNTEX?
By merely living up to our honest values. I have found out throughout my life that in service, there is no other method to do it right however to be honest. While others may take faster ways, the fact constantly prevails.
Please share with us a recent company success story.
Recently, after helping a client “go solar” in 2 of her homes, she referred a brand-new customer called Angela to us. Throughout our preliminary appointment, I noted that they could just attain about 56% of solar power 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 performance upgrades to your home to minimize energy consumption, which might supply a greater energy offset. Angela initially cringed at the thought of investing more money into the home, but ultimately she called me back and said she wished to move forward with the solar and energy performance upgrades. We finished a Home Energy Audit to see why her use was so high and found that her home required a bigger AC system, plus extra ducts to disperse the AC evenly throughout your home. We likewise informed her that the finance partner might add the expense of that upgrade to the solar loan– and that in doing so, she could receive a lower rates of interest than any other house enhancement loan for that air conditioning upgrade. She took my recommendations and decided to move forward and was, in truth, able to minimize her loan rates of interest.
During the installation, we wound up spending for Angela and her elderly mother to remain in a hotel till their evaluations and upgrades were total to guarantee they were comfy throughout the process.
Now, Angelas solar system covers 100% of the electricity used in her home. Thanks to the air conditioning upgrade, they have actually minimized their energy consumption significantly, and she has a flat, predictable solar payment every month that is less than she was paying before setting up solar. This is what we imply by “customer service.”
From a national viewpoint, how can we improve access to renewable enery?
Most of the property owners that we visit are fortunate to own a home, yet many of them have not qualified for solar due to numerous combined or separated aspects such as subprime credit rating, lower annual family income, self-employment, or a lack of understanding of readily available loan programs. We need to provide more people with chances to adopt eco-friendly energy with fewer inconveniences.
How has your Accelerate subscription assisted your service?
By empowering us to believe that there is someone there to support our development in this industry, and giving us the opportunity to satisfy others in the exact same boat. Now I know that there is expect minority little services in the sustainable energy market.
How can potential partners do service with you?
It is very important that we share the very same values and objective to assist others, even if it implies getting out of our comfort zones. It may cost a little bit more for us to do company, however its worth it in the end for our clients. We d love to satisfy to discuss possible cooperation chances if youre prepared to start there.
Exists anything else you want to share with ACORE members and partners?
We are really grateful for the Accelerate subscription program and for all of the opportunities you have supplied. I understand this is just the start, and we have a long roadway ahead of us; however, I look forward to ending up being a sponsor to assist lead the way for other Accelerate members in the future– with an unique thanks to all of my clients and collaborators at SUNTEX, considering that they are the fuel that drives the mission!
To read more about SUNTEX, check out https://suntexllc.com/.
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