Pineapple Subsidiary SUNation Energy Secures $2.5 Million Project Slated to Directly Benefit Shinnecock Nation
June 12 2024 - 9:15AM
Pineapple Energy Inc. (“Pineapple”), a leading provider of
sustainable solar energy and backup power to households and small
businesses, is announcing that SUNation Energy, the company’s New
York subsidiary, has completed two (2) of three (3) renewable
energy projects within the Shinnecock Nation.
The Shinnecock Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe of
sovereign Native Americans who live on the East End of Long
Island.
Of the work SUNation has completed, one project now brings the
tribe’s local elementary school to 100% electric usage offset
through the application of rooftop solar and a separate ground
mount array that supports five (5) new homes and their hydrogen
fuel cell power center.
As of writing, SUNation is now in final design phase of the $2.5
million 1 MW ground mount/carport community solar array, pending
the award of grant funding.
Upon completion, new community solar power will be distributed
to the support buildings and residences throughout the 800-acre
self-governing reservation. The solar panels being used for this
project were donated to the Shinnecock Reservation.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring support to an
underserved community, utilize and train local workforce, and
revitalize equipment that may have wound up in a landfill” said
Scott Maskin, interim CEO of Pineapple Energy. “The project has
support from our local utility, the State of New York, and all
other involved stakeholders. I’m proud to play a part in this and
look forward to this being a model as more non-profits, for profits
and government entities unite to bring clean renewable power to our
most needy.”
“SUNation has been an invaluable partner to our tribe. They
continue to support us and creatively provide unique solutions,”
Phillip Brown, Housing Director for the Shinnecock Nation, added.
“We expect to continue re-imagining the way our residents produce
and consume power as we move to self-sustainability of our
properties. This is part of our culture and our heritage.”
About Pineapple Energy
Pineapple is focused on growing leading local and regional
solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our
vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth
of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of
brands (SUNation Energy, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear,
Sungevity, and Horizon Solar Power) provide those within the
Residential and Commercial sectors an end-to-end product offering
spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services.
About SUNation Energy
SUNation Energy, a Pineapple Energy company, is the solar and
energy expert trusted by over 9,000 homeowners, businesses and
municipalities since 2003 for professionally installing the highest
quality equipment with an exceptional customer experience. With
offices in Ronkonkoma, NY and Tampa, FL, SUNation Energy offers the
complete in-house sustainable energy experience including
residential and commercial solar installation, community solar,
roofing, backup battery storage, EV charging, and more. Their
not-for-profit corporation, SUNation Cares, also provides the gift
of free electricity for life to Veterans and their families.
SUNation was recently recognized as NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer
Platinum Status in 2024, one of five solar companies in New York to
achieve platinum status and the only on Long Island.
Contacts:Scott MaskinInterim Chief Executive
Officer+1 (631) 823-7131smaskin@sunation.com
Pineapple Investor Relations+1 (952)
996-1674IR@pineappleenergy.com
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