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Synergy Solar Among California's Most Climate Efficient Small Businesses

Chosen as one of 18 Climate Leaders in California for demonstrating leadership in reducing their climate impact.

Margaret Kim (Deputy Secretary CAL-EPA), La Ronda Bowen (Ombudsman ARB), James N. Goldstene (Executive Officer ARB) with Jeff Mathias and Michael Pane (Synergy co-owners) and Synergy team.

SACRAMENTO- On May 3rd, The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and CoolCalifornia.org announced the 23 winners of the state's program recognizing small businesses from across the state that have demonstrated exceptional success saving money while reducing their climate impact.

"These California small business owners demonstrate passion and conviction for reducing their impact on the environment," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "And they continue to think of ways to improve operations and save money while educating their peers, clients and employees about climate-smart actions."

Synergy Solar & Electrical Systems, Inc. was chosen as one of the 18 Climate Leaders in California. These businesses took an array of actions to save money and improve their operations, facilities and practices while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Steps taken include installation of compact fluorescent lights, solar panels and energy efficient computer servers; elimination of toxins and solvents; use of eco-friendly products; and, adding automated thermostats and lighting fixtures.

Synergy is locally owned and based in Sebastopol, and has been serving all of Sonoma County for 20 years. Synergy's business philosophy of focusing efforts on their local community, minimizing waste, promoting aggressive recycling, and implementing energy efficiency measures were the basis for receiving this award. Michael Pane, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Synergy, stated, "It's our business to lower energy usage for our customers, and it only makes sense we use this same philosophy in our own operations. We're not going to rest on our laurels, but will continue to find new ways to lower our carbon footprint."

Jeff Mathias, Chief Financial Officer, and Co-Owner believes, "It is not only in our best interest to focus on energy and operational efficiencies to reduce our carbon foot print, it also makes sense financially. By focusing on our local community, buying from local suppliers, and reducing our waste we are saving money. Our employees have more time on the job site, we lower our transportation charges and run more efficiently, it just makes sense."

For more information: www.synsolar.com, 707-823-8003 or email: jeff@synsolar.com

CoolCalifornia.org is an online resource providing all Californians with the information and tools they need to take climate action. For more information, visit www.coolcalifornia.org.