One lakeshore electrical company has diversified its business by installing wind turbines and other renewable energy devices, helping it to survive in a rocky economy. Now the company has landed a federal grant to install clean energy technology at its own offices.
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Paul Hoekstra and his crew are welcoming the change that’s in the air and the sun.
His company, Hoekstra Electrical Services of Hamilton, recently received a $15,338 federal grant to install solar panels at the facility at 3588 Greenpoint Center.
“It’s something of a new focus,” Hoekstra said of his company’s emphasis on renewable energy. He and his wife Jessica founded the company about five years ago after Hoekstra had worked for a couple of local businesses.
“We wanted to be our own boss and give it a try on our own,” he said.
The company’s main focus was new construction with a small emphasis on energy-efficiency and light-saving projects.
That small endeavor turned out to be a big bright spot for the company when the economy darkened last year and new home construction plummeted.
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