Celebrating Earth Day by Soaking in the Sun...
THE WILDWOODS - Morey's Piers is celebrating Earth Day by soaking in the benefits of solar energy. The company has been investing in solar power since 2018, when the company made a big decision to harness the power of the sun and offset our energy consumption, installing 901 P17 345-watt solar panels on the roof of several maintenance buildings (located at 2710 Boardwalk).
Next, Morey's installed solar panels on the Pan-American and Port Royal Hotels. Then, in December 2019, the Runaway Tram Car ride received a solar treatment, with the addition of a set of panels on its loading station, followed by the cabanas at PigDog Beach Bar during the summer of 2020.
Morey's recent investment in solar power includes the addition of a solar canopy on its newest parking lot located on Ocean Avenue between Juniper and Ocean Avenues. The installation of these solar panels signifies the Morey Organization's continued commitment to improving sustainability and conservation on and off its piers.
The 1,050 SunPower 435-watt panels installed on the solar canopy covering the parking lot maximizes the available roof space to provide renewable energy for Morey's Surfside Pier.
"Adding carports will provide Morey's additional renewable Energy for Surfside Pier and shade from the hot summer sun for their guests," says Kevin Hamm, Senior Solar Adviser for Geoscape Solar, the company that provides the solar panels for Morey's. "It makes a huge statement about Morey's long-term commitment to the community and sustainability."
Overall, the 457kW solar canopy will generate 615,000-kilowatt-hours of clean electricity per year, remove 587,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air, plant 4,399 trees on our planet, and 660,380 miles driven on our roads. Since installing their first Geoscape Solar installation on their maintenance pier, Morey's has helped remove 2,691,000 pounds of CO2 emissions from our planet. That's equal to 235,000 trees planted on our planet and 28,609 million miles driven on our roads (See our infographic for a full rundown).
In addition to all the environmental benefits of solar energy, there are also financial benefits to solar, such as savings through lowering your electric bills and state and federal tax credits to reduce the cost of a solar system.
"Overall, these have been big investments, and ones that have paid off, both in energy saved and on the electric bills," says Joe Cleary, Morey's CFO. "We've been pleasantly surprised at the results of our investment in solar. Combining our savings on electricity with incentives New Jersey provides businesses that use solar, we expect to pay off the upfront investment within four years."
Geoscape Solar has designed all of Morey's solar power projects and installed the panels.
"Morey's Piers has always been a New Jersey name synonymous with family," said Lee Watson, chief operating officer and partner at Geoscape. "We are thrilled that Morey's continues to choose Geoscape Solar to partner with to achieve their long-term financial and environmental goals."
The installation of solar power signifies the Morey Organization's continued commitment to improving sustainability and conservation of its three amusement piers. The company is currently planning to additional solar power to its Starlux Hotel, which will include EV Chargers and will generate 70,000-kilowatt-hours of clean, green energy.
About Geoscape Solar
After 14 years in solar and solar space, Geoscape Solar is an industry leader in New Jersey. With local offices in Mount Laurel, Cape May and Florham Park, Geoscape Solar combines a transparent, consultative process and deep expertise in solar engineering and finance to develop customized solar energy solutions for each customer's energy needs: lowering operating expenses and ensuring a high return on investment - while reducing the global carbon footprint and achieving corporate sustainability goals. Geoscape Solar is a member of the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry and recently listed as #4 in NJ Biz's list of Top Green Energy Companies. As members-owners of The Amicus Solar Cooperative, a purchasing cooperative of 68 high-quality, independent, values-driven solar energy companies, Geoscape Solar takes pride in passing on our savings and expertise to our clients. Geoscape Solar NAPCEP Certified, members in good standing of the Solar Energy Industries Association, and enjoys an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit www.GeoscapeSolar.com, call 1-877-GEOSUN-1 or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About Morey's Piers
Morey's Piers, located on the Boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey, is a classic seaside amusement park, family-owned and operated since 1969. Voted the best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic, Morey's Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey's Piers, along with Morey's Hotels & Resorts, combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club at 25th Avenue; Mariner's Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Water Park at Schellenger Avenue; and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone 609-522-3900, or like us on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter and YouTube.
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