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RV Parks On The West Coast Opting For Solar Power
RV Pro Reports On Several Campgrounds Or Parks In Central & Southern California Already Investing In Solar Energy Apparatuses Due To Electric Expenses Being A Major Percentage Of Their Operating Budget.
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through RV Pro's website.
Central and Southern California has seen at least seven RV parks investing in solar systems that offset their energy costs by 38 to 83%, depending on the size of their solar panels installations. “RV parks are investing in solar energy to alleviate the unpredictable impacs of rising electricity rates dealt out by the utilities,” said Erik Boardman, who oversees business development for Shorebreak Energy Developers. The Irvine-based company has developed turnkey solar power systems in more than 240 manufactured housing communities, about 20 of which are RV parks.
According to the article by RV Pro, Thom Niederkofler, a partner with Pacific Current Partners, whose holdings include Oceanside RV Park in Oceanside, said there are very compelling reasons for RV park operators to invest in solar energy systems. “Electric utility expenses are one of the biggest line items in our operating budget every year,” Niederkofler said. “You can make a huge impact on your bottom line by reducing that expense.” Parks that take the leap to solar are not only saving on energy costs, but also have the opportunity to offset their initial costs by applying for tax credits as well as accelerated depreciation when thew time is right.
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