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Target CW

Project Description

TargetCW is a leading provider of contingent workforce services across the U.S. and overseas. Its comprehensive worldwide payrolling solution allows organizations to mitigate liability of their contingent workforce including: workers compensation, unemployment claims, ACA compliant health care benefits, paperless on-boarding, online time-keeping, and all tax withholdings and reporting.

The Project Challenge (Pain Point)

Over its first five years, TargetCW has shown consistent growth and generated an impressive $160 MM revenue in 2015 with projected $200 MM in 2016. With that growth came plans to upgrade its HVAC system and install a new roof on its headquarters building.

Adding a solar system was a logical next step. In preparation, TargetCW previously researched several solar providers and ultimately chose Baker Electric Solar to manage the job from system design through final installation.

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Project Specs

Location San Diego, California

The Baker Solution

Baker Electric Solar, a full-service solar provider, designed and installed a 65.52 kW rooftop solar system for contingent workforce services firm, TargetCW. The rooftop solar installation will produce roughly 45% of the company’s annual electricity needs and save the company more than $24,000 on its energy costs in the first year. The TargetCW 25,000 square foot facility is located at 9475 Chesapeake Drive San Diego, California.

Baker’s follow-up was phenomenal, consistent, and professional. Not only did I hire them to install the company’s system but they also designed and installed one for my home. The Baker team was stellar. When modifications were necessary, Baker proposed smart alternative solutions. One of the few contractors I’ve worked with that are rock stars.

Samer Khouli

President and CEO Target CW

The facility will see a 92% reduction in its annual electricity bills based on past consumption. The new solar system not only minimizes TargetCW’s carbon footprint but also provides more than $500,000 in net savings over the 25-year warrantied life of the solar modules.

Scott Williams

Director of Commercial Solar, Baker Electric

The Result

According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, TargetCW’s new solar system will save the equivalent of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 174,778 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. It will offset CO2 emissions from 8,206 gallons of gasoline consumed or 77,819 pounds of coal burned.

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Marine Group Boat Works

Project Description

Founded in the early 1980s, Marine Group Boat Works the operational budget. (MGBW), located in the Port of San Diego, is a family-owned, full-service vessel construction and repair company. Between its three facilities, MGBW employs over 200 ABS-certified welders, shipfitters, pipefitters, mechanics, electricians, painters, and other specialists.

According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, MGBW’s solar system offsets the equivalent of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1,214,096 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. It also offsets CO2 emissions from 57,002 gallons of gasoline consumed or 540,568 pounds of coal burned per year.

The Project Challenge (Pain Point)

Achieve sustainability leadership within the community and meet the Port of San Diego’s stated greenhouse gas reduction goals

Reduce high electric bills enabling re-investment into the operational budget

Marine Group Boat Works’ decision to go solar was primarily motivated by their aspiration to take a leadership role in sustainability and environmental conservation

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Our initial decision to go solar was driven primarily by our desire to be a zero-emission, low impact boat builder.

Todd Roberts

President, Marine Group Boat Works

Project Specs

Location San Diego, California
System Size
482.98 kW
Number of Panels
1,558
Annual Energy Cost Savings
$154,596

The Baker Solution

After a nationwide search for a solar provider, Marine Group Boat Works chose Baker Electric Solar. The choice was based on Baker’s reputation and exceptional workmanship built on 75+ years of electrical contracting experience.

Baker stayed on schedule, did a great job of communicating, and even arranged the solar commissioning after-hours and on a weekend to help us avoid interruptions to our business operations.

Todd Roberts

President, Marine Group Boat Works

Thanks to partnerships between capable solar providers such as Baker and progressive businesses such as Marine Group Boat Works, we continue to chart a course to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our region’s economy and environment.

Jason Anderson

President and CEO Cleantech San Diego

The Result

MGWB’s custom-designed solar system produces roughly 81% of its annual energy needs based on past consumption. Their system saves $154,196 in energy costs per year and will save the boat builder $3MM over 25 years. Energy savings from the solar system enables re-investment into the company’s operational budget focusing more resources on the construction and repair of ships and super yacht vessels. MGWB’s switch to solar also meets its goal of supporting the Port of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, which calls for a 10% reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and 25% by 2035.

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In 1938, Leroy Baker founded a simple electrical business focused on rewiring household appliances and performing other home-based energy needs. Decades later, Baker Electric is widely recognized and respected as one of Southern California’s leaders for its innovative and comprehensive portfolio of electrical contracting and Renewables solutions.