Ohio Cooperative Solar
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Overview
Ohio Cooperative Solar (OCS) is an Evergreen portfolio company that owns and/or installs PV solar panel arrays on institutional, government, and commercial buildings. OCS also provides weatherization services to make residential and commercial more energy efficient. Incorporated in 2008, OCS is well capitalized to take full advantage of the job creation opportunities in the green economy. By qualifying for many tax credits and incentives at the State and Federal level, OCS can assist our local institutions realize their commitment to carbon neutrality by conveniently deploying generators of safe, clean and reliable electricity. At the same time, OCS can help lower the energy bills of their neighbors by reducing the heat and cooling leaks and providing a comforting blanket of extra insulation.
Ohio Cooperative Solar, like all the Evergreen companies, is committed to local employment of our local area residents. In partnership with our institutional sponsors, OCS provides wealth building opportunities in order to stabilize our community. The Company is 100% owned by its workers who live in the City of Cleveland and face barriers to employment.
Our customer list includes Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, City of Cleveland, and the Cleveland Housing Network.
The Evergreen Cooperatives of Cleveland, Ohio are pioneering innovative models of job creation, wealth building, and sustainability. Evergreen’s employee-owned, for-profit companies are based locally and hire locally. We create meaningful green jobs and keep precious financial resources within our community. Our workers earn a living wage and build equity in their firms as owners of the business.
The first Evergreen Cooperative businesses – Evergreen Cooperative Laundry, Ohio Cooperative Solar, and Green City Growers Cooperative – are launching in 2009–2010.
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