The Sunbeam - December 2019 Edition

Welcome to the December Edition of The Sunbeam - the last edition of 2019! As 2019 is quickly coming to a close, we have a lot of exciting news for the last month of the year. As we have heard before, there has been more discussion of extending the 30% solar tax credit for years to come. In the possible extension of the solar tax credit, we are hopeful that green and sustainable energy will continue to grow. In other news, Duke has proposed a 14% rate increase in Eastern NC. Now is a better time to go solar than ever - and if you have already had your solar installed, you are covered! Through the discussion of both tax credit extensions and rate increases, our team will keep you updated of any changes as we learn along with you. Are you proud of your Cape Fear Solar Systems installation? Let your neighbors know! We have designed sleek, tasteful yard signs for our customers that want to help increase awareness for both solar and the Cape Fear Solar Systems brand. If you're proud of your contribution to the environment and would like to show off your installation, email marketing@capefearsolarsystems.com to receive a yard sign! See a picture of the yard sign in the "Solar News" section below. As always, we greatly appreciate customer referrals to add more members to the Cape Fear Solar Systems family. If you have a friend, family member, or colleague that is interested in learning more about solar, have them give us a call - we're happy to help. Thank you for being a part of a very bright future for solar. We cannot wait to see the change that early adopters such as yourselves bring to both the environment and the community. Have a bright and sunny day! Sunny Regards, The Cape Fear Solar Systems Team If you know somebody that would like to subscribe to The Sunbeam, click below and send us their email! Subscription Recommendations Our Referral Program Most of our business comes from word-of-mouth and from referrals. We so appreciate the positive feedback you’ve shared with friends and online. Let us know who you may know that could benefit from going solar! If solar ends up working for them, we’ll make sure to thank you (read about our referral program here )!

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*Effective May 30, 2018. Referrals must be deemed “Qualified Individuals” to be eligible. Qualified Individuals must be at least 18 years of age, be a property owner and their property must be suitable for solar. For each Qualified Individual that completes a solar system installation on his or her home pursuant to a contract with Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC, referring individual will receive $500.00 in the form of a check after collection of the final payment. The $500 referral fee applies to a solar photovoltaic system; solar water heating system and pool heating system referrals are remunerated with a $100 referral fee. Solar installation must be completed within one year of referral to qualify. Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or discontinue this promotion at any time in its sole discretion and without notice. Terms and conditions apply, and not every individual will qualify for solar system installation. This is a limited time, non-transferable offer and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Featured Testimonial Video: The Polstons

Meet Wayne and Carolyn Polston - locals to the sunny town of Wilmington, NC. The Polstons had been interested in the idea of solar for a long time, but were concerned with the aesthetic appearance it may have and how that would influence their neighbors. After much consideration and discussion with Forrest, our residential project developer, the Polstons sent mock up photographs to their neighbors to get their approval. Fast forward to now having a 5.04 kW system on their home and supportive neighbors, the Polstons are generating their own power - and loving every second of it. "We didn't have to do anything - the only thing we had to do was unlock the door to say good morning. I don't think you would find a more professional company anywhere, in any type of business than Cape Fear Solar," Wayne exclaimed. "Everything has been so easy, and everyone has been so easy to talk to. I think it's been as easy as it possibly could have been." Carolyn also gave a nod to our Project Manager, Jason, when asked about their Cape Fear Solar experience. "Jason came and checked out our internet, and he has stayed in touch since to make sure that it's working well." Want to learn more about the Polstons? Check out their testimonial below.

Thank you to our many customers who have given us written or video testimonials! It’s a fun way to feature these here, so that we can hear the stories of other like-minded solar customers. Many of you have expressed interest in doing a testimonial – if you’d like to do so, please click on the button below (It will take you to our website to look at previous testimonials as well as notify us to reach out). Then we can get you on the schedule (and hook you up with a fun solar thank-you gift! 😊).

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November's Featured Installations

Every month, we’ll select a few solar systems to show off in this section. Please continue to send in the great pictures of your array if you’d like to be featured!

Wilmington, NC 12.60 kW Castle Hayne, NC 7.10 kW Rocky Point, NC 9.16

Wilmington, NC 11.88 kW

Cape Fear Solar System Video Series

For Episode 8 of our video series, we thought we would change things up a bit. In lieu of the holiday season, we wanted to take the time to express our gratitude as team. What are we thankful for? A great company that consists of dedicated team members, loyal customers, and the chance to make a difference in our environment. If you have suggestions or requests for the video series, be sure to let us know at marketing@capefearsolarsystems.com If you would like to subscribe to our YouTube channel, click the button provided below.

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Solar Updates - What's New?

Batteries vs. Blackouts: 1,100 Homes Powered Through Vermont Outage With Storage

In a recent article from Green Tech Media, the option of a backup battery proved it's validity once again. Through the duration of a large storm in Vermont, nearly 115,000 customers lost power. Of those 115,000 customers, 1,100 were able to continue to power their homes through the help of Tesla Powerwall. Read more from the full Green Tech Media here.

Duke Energy Proposes 14% Rate Increase

Duke Energy has proposed a significant rate increase for both residential and commercial customers in Eastern NC. It is reported that residential rates would increase by a whopping 14.3%, while commercial and industrial rates would increase an average of 10.4%. Click below here to read more about Duke's rate increase proposal.

Cape Fear Solar Yard Signs

Our marketing team has a designed a sleek, tasteful yard sign for our customers who are proud to be a part of the solar movement! Yard signs are a fantastic way to spread awareness of green initiatives such as solar, as well as a great way to receive referrals to add to the Cape Fear Solar family. If you want to help raise awareness of both solar and CFSS in your neighborhood, email marketing@capefearsolarsystems.com to receive your yard sign!

Quote of the month: "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." - Aristotle

Get to Know Your Solar Team

Gabe Amey is our featured employee of November 2019. Gabe has been with CFSS for a year and a half. About Born: Columbia, Maryland Pets: Black Lab named Jack Blue or just Blue to be short. Favorite Foods : Pasta of any kind, Tacos, hamburgers and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream Favorite TV Shows : The Office, Jack Ryan, Gotham Favorite CFSS Activities : Taking photos and videos of homes after their solar has been installed and designing systems to suit customers financial and environmental goals. Favorite Activities (when not at CFSS) : Playing or watching football, basketball, or volleyball. Going to the beach. Eating! Dream Travel Destination: Maui or Barcelona Fun Fact: I refereed indoor and outdoor soccer for 6 years. Also, I am a huge Baltimore Ravens fan! Read his bio here .

Gabe Amey - Residential Project Developer

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