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 essentials of these tasks are not extensively taught in school. During our preliminary consultation, I kept in mind that they could just achieve about 56% of solar energy offset due to their homes consumption rates and shading from trees on the home. We went over a couple of extra energy efficiency upgrades to the home to reduce energy intake, which could provide a higher energy offset. Angela at first 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. Thanks to the AC upgrade, they have actually minimized their energy usage greatly, and she has a flat, foreseeable solar payment each month that is less than she was paying prior to installing solar.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the fourth installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation includes industry leaders and topics connected to accelerating an equitable 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 thriving in the renewable resource sector.
What inspired you to start SUNTEX?
As a natural-born leader, I constantly set high expectations for myself and always search for opportunities to serve others– be it by providing remarkable customer service, language translations, or just sharing understanding with others. My personal goals and desire to assist others led me to work in the renewable resource sector, where I can pursue this dream on a larger scale.
Tell us about SUNTEX?
Our businesss mission is basic: we want to make solar simple and cost effective every step of the way. We mostly serve the Hispanic community in Texas. That is what we do best– assist Spanish speakers understand and adopt renewable energy as a way of living, helping generations to come.
Please show us more about your journey towards establishing SUNTEX. Existed an “aha minute” when you chose to focus on solar?
Back in August of 2018, my service partner and I had the opportunity to sign up with a very appealing small solar installation business in Houston. Through this work we saw the opportunity offered to bring solar into our (the Hispanic) community.
Why is concentrating on the Hispanic community a top priority for SUNTEX?
Number Two: in the past, we have actually personally experienced an absence of care and interaction from those that can not identify with our culture. We understood that solar advantages everybody, regardless of race or background, and that our people would need a lot of assistance to understand how to acquire this advantage for their homes.
What difficulties do you face? Why?
Being a small company with a high level of service expectations for our consumers includes its own set of challenges. The biggest obstacle we deal with is shared by a number of little companies: turnover. Additionally, although solar energy has actually been around for a while, the basics of these tasks are not extensively taught in school. We have to spend a lot quantity of time training sales staff to make sure they are able to offer a high level of client service.
How are you making an impact through SUNTEX?
By just living up to our honest worths. I have found out throughout my life that in business, there is no other way to do it right however to be truthful. While others may take shortcuts, the fact constantly dominates.
Please share with us a current business success story.
Throughout our preliminary appointment, I noted that they could just attain about 56% of solar energy balanced out due to their houses usage rates and shading from trees on the residential or commercial property. We talked about a couple of extra energy performance upgrades to the home to minimize energy intake, which could provide a higher energy offset. Angela initially cringed at the thought of investing more cash into the house, however eventually she called me back and said she wanted to move forward with the solar and energy efficiency upgrades.
Throughout the setup, we wound up spending for Angela and her elderly mom to remain in a hotel up until their assessments and upgrades were complete to ensure they were comfy throughout the procedure.
Now, Angelas planetary system covers 100% of the electrical power utilized in her home. Thanks to the air conditioner upgrade, they have lowered their energy intake considerably, and she has a flat, predictable solar payment monthly that is less than she was paying prior to setting up solar. This is what we mean by “client service.”
From a national perspective, how can we enhance access to renewable enery?
Most of the homeowners that we visit are lucky to own a home, yet many of them have actually not qualified for solar due to several combined or separated elements such as subprime credit rating, lower yearly home earnings, self-employment, or an absence of knowledge of offered loan programs. We need to provide more people with chances to embrace renewable energy with less hassles.
How has your Accelerate membership helped your company?
By empowering us to believe that there is someone there to support our development in this market, and offering us the opportunity to meet others in the same boat. Now I know that there is expect minority small companies in the sustainable energy industry.
How can possible partners do organization with you?
It is essential that we share the exact same worths and mission to help others, even if it implies getting out of our convenience zones. It might cost a bit more for us to do company, but its worth it in the end for our customers. If youre willing to start there, we d love to fulfill to go over possible collaboration chances.
Is there anything else you would like to show ACORE members and partners?
We are genuinely grateful for the Accelerate subscription program and for all of the chances you have supplied. I understand this is just the start, and we have a long roadway ahead of us; however, I anticipate ending up being a sponsor to help pave the way for other Accelerate members in the future– with a special thanks to all of my consumers and collaborators at SUNTEX, given that they are the fuel that drives the objective!
To learn more about SUNTEX, check out https://suntexllc.com/.
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