Residents of Northeast Ohio are beginning to think of new ways to reduce energy consumption and save money on their utility costs. Cleveland-based YellowLite is helping people do that with its custom-designed solar panels for both residential and commercial uses.

“We wanted to find out how we can give back to the community and do something good,” explains YellowLite president Azam Kazmi. “When we started two and a half years ago, the economy was a lot slower and it got us thinking that energy is such an issue. Solar just sounded like such a good technology to solve our energy needs.”

YellowLite has a staff of dedicated people who educate customers on the benefits of solar power, from how to receive grants and tax deductions to the energy cost savings and 25-year warranty. “We can show you a good return on investment,” says Kazmi. “Most of the systems last about 40 years.”

Kazmi says solar roof systems have grown in popularity recently as consumers become more educated. “Next year is going to be a good year for us,” he says. “Knowledge of the industry has grown. The costs go down with more installers and more knowledge about the industry.”

Kazmi predicts YellowLite’s sales team will double in size by mid-summer of 2012, and the company plans to expand into the Detroit area.

Source: Azam Kazmi
Writer: Karin Connelly