Self Storage Goes Green

I recently came across an article about a self storage facility that invested in a solar electric system to power some 78,000 square feet of self storage. I was intrigued at the idea of the self storage industry actually storing the power of the sun. The article went on to say that the power system would pay for itself within 6 years.

I’d say this company has not only made a statement for the environment, but a wise choice for their own pocketbook. The cost of gas and electricity will only rise. Consider this, six years from now a self storage unit will cost more for various reasons including covering higher utility costs. A self storage facility with solar power won’t have higher utilities, allowing them to offer lower prices and gain more business or raise their price to match the market and make more profit.

Going green has become a growing trend not only in the self storage industry, but also in every industry from banking to retail. Environmentally friendly technology is a great investment for any business and a bigger investment for our environment. There are things we can all do in the workplace and home in order to cut down waste and use more of Earth’s renewable resources. 

I look forward to solar technology and other green business practices becoming a self storage trend. It’s worth looking into and worthy of investing in. Green technology is likely be the “indoor plumbing” of this century. You don’t want to be left behind.

Written by: Sarah Little, TQA Executive

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