- Showcasing Horizon Energy Solutions
About Horizon Energy Solutions
Owned by Horizon Holdings Inc., which has over $419 million in assets and carries among the highest credit ratings of all Ontario utilities. In 2009, the Horizon group of companies were named Company of the Year by the Ontario Energy Association,
As part of the Horizon family of companies, Horizon Energy Solutions shares an impressive track record of customer service, operational efficiency, commitment to community and far-sighted innovation in sustainability and the culture of energy conservation in Ontario.Horizon Energy Solutions is a sister company to Horizon Utilities Corporation, one of the largest, most successful and most dynamic local distribution companies in Ontario.
In 2009, the Horizon group of companies were named Company of the Year by the Ontario Energy Association, recognized for developing the first-ever sustainability-based annual report by an energy company in Ontario. The report focuses on the social, environmental and economic dimensions of the company's business and benchmarks performance against the rigorous Global Reporting Initiative™, an international standard for sustainability.
The Horizon group of companies are 100-percent municipally owned and resulted from the merger of Hamilton Hydro and St. Catharines Hydro. Hamilton Utilities Corporation and St. Catharines Hydro Inc. are owned respectively by the City of Hamilton and the City of St. Catharines.
To participate in Horizon's commercial solar rooftop offer, you ideally need a roof with 12,500 or more square feet. Optimal-size roofs are in the range of 20,000 to 100,000 square feet and larger.
There are five easy steps to become a Horizon partner.
Step One – Initial Consultation:
No commitment required
Complimentary introduction to rooftop PV systems
Step Two – Formalizing Relationship:
Develop and sign a Letter of Intent
Step Three – Preliminary Site Inspection and Design:
On-site structural evaluation of facility
Customized plan to determine optimal racking system and PV array configuration
Step Four – Lease Agreement: http://www.horizonenergysolutionsinc.com/commercial.shtml
No capital investment required
Guaranteed income stream for 20 years
Step Five – Installation and Operation:
Highly professional installation of solar system on your roof
Ensure your daily business operations are not impacted
Easily accessible Internet energy management and monitoring tools
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As part of the Horizon family of companies, Horizon Energy Solutions shares an impressive track record of customer service, operational efficiency, commitment to community and far-sighted innovation in sustainability and the culture of energy conservation in Ontario.Horizon Energy Solutions is a sister company to Horizon Utilities Corporation, one of the largest, most successful and most dynamic local distribution companies in Ontario.
In 2009, the Horizon group of companies were named Company of the Year by the Ontario Energy Association, recognized for developing the first-ever sustainability-based annual report by an energy company in Ontario. The report focuses on the social, environmental and economic dimensions of the company's business and benchmarks performance against the rigorous Global Reporting Initiative™, an international standard for sustainability.
The Horizon group of companies are 100-percent municipally owned and resulted from the merger of Hamilton Hydro and St. Catharines Hydro. Hamilton Utilities Corporation and St. Catharines Hydro Inc. are owned respectively by the City of Hamilton and the City of St. Catharines.
Opportunity
To participate in Horizon's commercial solar rooftop offer, you ideally need a roof with 12,500 or more square feet. Optimal-size roofs are in the range of 20,000 to 100,000 square feet and larger.
Basic customer benefit? Here are the key points:
- Horizon has over 100 years in the energy business – we bring deep knowledge, experience, stability and community presence to this business. This is a crucial point to consider when a company is locking into long-term contracts (20yrs)
- The customer will generate risk-free income for the life of a worry-free product.
- Horizon offers a full turn-key solution. As energy professionals, we supply the expertise and technology
- HESI provides the technical know-how, project design, permitting, power sales, financing and technology operation and maintenance.
- Lease income will be competitive and be coming from a financially secure and trusted provided
- Customers take on no additional operational or technical responsibilities or risk.
- We ensure very minimal to no interruption of daily operating activities during the construction phase
- We will accommodate the customer’s needs with respect to movement or removal of the system for roof repairs
- We will not void any existing roof warranties
- All aspects of the project are fully insured
- Provide environmental profile to customers by allowing them to demonstrating commitment to the environment and sustainability.
The Process
There are five easy steps to become a Horizon partner.
Step One – Initial Consultation:
No commitment required
Complimentary introduction to rooftop PV systems
Step Two – Formalizing Relationship:
Develop and sign a Letter of Intent
Step Three – Preliminary Site Inspection and Design:
On-site structural evaluation of facility
Customized plan to determine optimal racking system and PV array configuration
Step Four – Lease Agreement: http://www.horizonenergysolutionsinc.com/commercial.shtml
No capital investment required
Guaranteed income stream for 20 years
Step Five – Installation and Operation:
Highly professional installation of solar system on your roof
Ensure your daily business operations are not impacted
Easily accessible Internet energy management and monitoring tools
Project team leader-Horizon Energy Solutions Neil Freeman is Vice President, Business Development of Horizon Holdings Inc. and Horizon Energy Solutions Inc. He has been focusing on bringing the benefits of renewable energy to Horizon customers in order to reduce energy usage, costs and carbon footprints. Neil was instrumental in the development of the company's sustainable development initiative and making a Global Reporting Initiative™ filing, the de facto international standard for sustainability reporting.
Neil brought to Horizon extensive business and management experience in the energy industry. Prior to joining Horizon, Neil was involved in the establishment of Hydro One Inc.'s competitive services company and its acquisition of local distribution companies. Later, while at the Ontario Power Authority, he led the integration of environmental, energy and infrastructure planning policies in long-term plans and had responsibility for evaluating the sustainability of the planning outcomes.Neil is the author of two very notable utility industry publications. His book, The Politics of Power: Ontario Hydro and its Government, 1906-95, was published by the University of Toronto Press. His consulting report for the Ontario Municipal Water Association,
More information available on other team members
Useful Canadian study about the opportunity and impact of Solar Energy in Canada
Neil brought to Horizon extensive business and management experience in the energy industry. Prior to joining Horizon, Neil was involved in the establishment of Hydro One Inc.'s competitive services company and its acquisition of local distribution companies. Later, while at the Ontario Power Authority, he led the integration of environmental, energy and infrastructure planning policies in long-term plans and had responsibility for evaluating the sustainability of the planning outcomes.Neil is the author of two very notable utility industry publications. His book, The Politics of Power: Ontario Hydro and its Government, 1906-95, was published by the University of Toronto Press. His consulting report for the Ontario Municipal Water Association,
More information available on other team members
Useful Canadian study about the opportunity and impact of Solar Energy in Canada
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