News Release:
S SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 2, 2012 - Blue Ribbon Supply Company, a leading wholesale distribution company, providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers, has completed the expansion of its solar power generation system. The 36.3 kW rooftop system is one of the largest for a company of its kind. The South San Francisco, California based company now generates over 100 percent of its electricity from solar power.
Designed and installed by Marin County-based REP Solar, the expanded solar power system now consists of 162 solar modules together with small inverter units. The inverter units connect directly to each solar module to convert DC power into grid-compliant AC power while transmitting valuable performance data on each module to provide more reliable power and the ability to monitor and respond quickly to performance issues.
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"As we all become increasingly aware of our collective future, we hope to influence more companies to embrace environmentally sustainable practices," said Blue Ribbon Supply Company General Manager, John Dilena, "Blue Ribbon Supply remains committed to using its resources to help solve our growing global climate challenge.
Blue Ribbon Supply estimates that the expanded system will save the company approximately $15,000 in electricity costs annually. It is also expected to reduce the company's carbon footprint by more than 40 metric tons of CO2 per year. For complete details about the solar system including a real time display of power generation and environmental benefits, visit the company's web site at www.blueribbonsupply.com and follow the tabs "Resources" and "Green".
As an additional resource, customers may also be interested in visiting: http://www.blueribbonsupply.com/index.jsp?path=to&ID=,Green.Eco.Friendly to search for Blue Ribbon Supply offerings that are labeled eco-friendly and learn more about why each product has less impact on the planet.
Blue Ribbon Supply Company is a leading wholesale distribution company, providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers in the lodging, laundry, healthcare, janitorial, safety and industrial marketplace with products (including hotel guest amenities, housekeeping supplies, cleaning and janitorial products, maintenance equipment, laundry vending products, and much more). The company is committed to encouraging and sustaining an environmentally-friendly workplace through employee programs, waste reduction, and an environmentally responsible business approach to providing eco-friendly products required by owners and managers to operate and maintain successful businesses. As a true sign of its focus on the environment, Blue Ribbon Supply has been awarded LEED®-EB Gold designation for its headquarters - which includes the company's office, warehouse and parking complex located in South San Francisco, California. LEED certification for Existing Buildings was developed and is administered by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) to address whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and system upgrades. Blue Ribbon Supply offers online ordering and extensive account management at www.blueribbonsupply.com. Blue Ribbon Supply was established in 1958 and is a privately owned company.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. John Dilena
Blue Ribbon Supply Company
Telephone +1.650.873-3500 x 239
www.blueribbonsupply.com
