Gobble, gobble! It’s turkey time again. Yes, it’s easy to think of Thanksgiving as the one day a year it’s socially acceptable to consume enough turkey to put yourself in to a food coma. But beneath all that cranberry sauce, football-mania, and Black Friday prep, Thanksgiving is still a day where we consider all the many things we have to be thankful for in life.
At OneRoof Energy, we’ve had another big and busy year with many new achievements. There have been some challenges along the way but many more successes than failures. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are a few of the things we are the most thankful for in 2014.
The Successful Launch of Our IPO
On March 13th of this year OneRoof Energy took a monumental step toward growth by going public. Just six months later on September 9th we officially debuted on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Going public meant a lot of big changes for our company and a new level of responsibility to our stockholders. We take that responsibility very seriously and will continue to work hard every day for our stockholders, our board members, and our customers.
Our Partnership with Empower America
When it comes to nonprofit organizations, Empower America is one of the most inspiring. This non-profit group trains US military veterans for careers in the solar industry. It is a great program that helps our servicemen and women transition into secure, well-paying careers so they can continue to support themselves and their families. We are so happy to work with and sponsor this great group on projects such as installing a free solar panel system on The McMillen House, a living center for homeless veterans in San Bernardino.
Solar Continues to Provide Americans with Living Wage Jobs
Solar is one of the fastest growing industries and now employs over 142,000 people. Oftentimes we hear about well-paying jobs for the middle class going overseas. Well, the US solar industry isn’t going anywhere. We feel so thankful that this industry continues to provide secure, well-paying jobs for hardworking Americans across the country. These are jobs that workers can be proud to have as they support their families and help usher in a new era of energy independence.
The White House Switching to Solar
Putting up a new solar array on a government building may not seem like a big deal…unless we’re talking about the White House. In May of this year, President Obama made a big statement about the future of energy in America by putting solar panels on the roof of the White House. We are thankful that solar energy continues to be a focal point of our government and that the most powerful capital in the world will be powered by clean, renewable solar power.
It was a big job, but we are so thrilled with our new website, which we rolled out on Sept. 17th. This website is filled with great information for homeowners who are considering solar panels. Through our website, we hope to inform, engage, and educate homeowners so that they can make the smart energy choice for them!
Our Amazing Employees
A company is only as strong as its employees. These are the people who put in hard work day in and day out so that we can deliver an excellent product to our customers and help power the country with clean solar energy. We are so thankful for all of our dedicated employees. Their focus, positive mindset, and amazing productivity inspire us every day!
We hope you have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful and safe holiday with your family.
