Project Overview
Project Overview
Project Overview
Project Overview
Project Overview
Project Overview
As part of B Corp Month this March, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you in to see what goes on inside a Certified Benefit Corporation
A good plan goes a long way. That’s why at Third Sun Solar we bake transparency and accountability into our business model. Being a B Corp means our promise to be better for people, communities, and the planet is locked in, regardless of any future change of management or ownership.
Want a shortcut to doing some good? Looking for the B while you shop and buying from Certified Benefit Corporations means you can be sure you’re contributing to better business.
Our customers know that every dollar they spend is a vote for the direction they want to see the world go. By voting every day on businesses operating with people and the planet at the forefront, our collective impact can make a big difference.
Here is why 2 of our customers chose Third Sun Solar:
“Of the other companies I have talked to, Third Sun Solar seems to be the only one who has more of a broader environmental mission as opposed to just making money. I think you will find that that mission is what will give you comfort in their ability to keep you happy with your install long after they leave the project. ”
It is obvious that the employees are committed to the product and the mission of clean energy. We’ve had our panels for several months, and everything is functioning well. Most importantly, thanks to our experience, many of our friends have seen that getting solar panels is attainable and are looking into it for themselves.”
Being a B Corp means not only caring for the planet but putting it first in our processes and decisions. Because we know business can make a big difference. It’s why we make sure that:
Our communities make us who we are. That’s why we’re committed to giving back whenever we can.
To date, Third Sun Solar has donated 5 solar systems to non-profits across Ohio, with 3 more in the works.
We also make annual donations to non-profits selected by our team.
Our workers take care of our business, so we take care of our workers. Here are just a few examples of how we prioritize employee well-being at Third Sun Solar:
Our customers and community care because we treat our employees well- it’s just that simple.
Employees stay with us longer as a result. They represent our values and build a collective understanding of how to best serve customers. From the sales process through the project management process all the way through to installation and commissioning – our collective experience helps us better serve our customers.
If you look at our reviews, notice how many of them mention our team members. Many even by name. Not to brag, but our team is excellent. They make a lasting impression on our customers and the communities they serve.
B Corps are businesses working to build stronger communities, more inclusive and equitable companies, and a healthier planet.
Third Sun Solar is part of Amicus, a member-owned cooperative made up of many independently owned solar companies. This summer, to racial equity, Amicus launched a JEDI group (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity) to tackle inclusivity at our various solar companies.
Third Sun Solar’s Chief Operating Officer, Roberta, leads the HR sub-group of the JEDI group.
When asked about the work that the HR policy team is doing, Roberta says, “In the HR policy team, we are doing things like reviewing language and policies to create an inclusive and welcoming environment to retain and attract team members. We have a lot of good discussions and look at policies, job descriptions, handbook language, position postings, and all things HR with a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.”
In 2021 we launched the Solar for All podcast. This podcast uses interviews to amplify how our industry can be better at addressing historically oppressive social and economic systems.
When we work together, we have the power to create something better. That’s why we believe in collaboration over competition.
As a B Corp, we love to work and collaborate with other B Corps. We’re better together!
At the time we were certified, we also had just begun discussions with some of our peer solar companies in other parts of the country about banding together in some way (the birth of Amicus) and several of those companies that we really respected were B Corps (Southern Energy Management, Namaste Solar, Sun Light and Power, Technicians for Sustainability.
When we were first certified in 2012, we were one of only 3 companies in Ohio. Now there are 14. So, B Corps are still pretty sparse in this state. We are happy to talk to any business that is interested in our experience or getting certified themselves.
And like most years, B Corp month coincides with Women’s History Month.
In celebration this year, we would like to highlight co-founder, owner, leader, and mentor Michelle Greenfield. Like many consciously minded leaders, Michelle led the charge at Third Sun Solar to make the business a Certified Benefit Corporation.
Why is important to her?
Michelle says: “My mission in business has been not only to do our business (solar) but to show that all businesses are not evil, profit-hungry at all costs. When I was in college, oh so long ago in the 80s, this was a novel idea, and there were a few stand-out businesses that I identified that were doing their business and striving to do no harm. I have always held out that model as how I wanted to work.”
CHAUNCEY, OHIO, March 1, 2022 – The Chauncey-Dover Community Park and Baileys Trail System trailhead is now featuring a new solar array donated and installed by Third Sun Solar. The solar is located on the roof of the new restroom facility and will reduce the Village of Chauncey’s utility costs for several decades to come. A production meter will be installed showcasing to visitors the amount of clean energy being produced from the system in real time.
CEO and co-founder, Geoff Greenfield says: “As a company committed to the flourishing of our community, we are proud to support this groundbreaking trail project. We believe that partnering with the Baileys Trail System in this way will not just reduce the overhead costs for the Village of Chauncey but will help the Baileys Trail System advance their mission of bringing sustainable economic development to the Southeast Ohio Region,” said Greenfield.
In addition to the donated array, Third Sun Solar is committing a $250 donation to the Baileys Trail System and Village of Chauncey when visitors go solar through the park and trailhead referral program located on the Baileys Trail System website.
“The Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) and the Village of Chauncey are grateful to Third Sun Solar for this opportunity to implement clean energy efforts into our park and trailhead,” Village of Chauncey Mayor and ORCA Board Vice Chair Amy Renner said. “We see this as the first of many sustainability measures to give back to the land that has given so much to our community over its lifetime.”
The Baileys Trail System is managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia in partnership with the Wayne National Forest.
Third Sun Solar is Ohio’s leading full service solar installation company, providing top quality design and installation since 2000. We serve residential and commercial clients in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and beyond. Third Sun Solar is a woman owned business dedicated to using business as a force for good in the world. Our mission driven business is a certified B-Corp, existing not just for profit, but for people and the planet as well.
Media Contacts
Geoff Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Third Sun Solar
740-249-4533, [email protected]
Amy Renner, Mayor of the Village of Chauncey
937-527-7018, [email protected]
Jessie Powers, Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia
740-517-4543, [email protected]
solar (at) kokosing.biz
877-696-7652
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