Businesses Urged to Plan for Power Before Expanding

Expanding a business without first understanding its energy requirements can lead to unexpected expenses, construction delays and costly infrastructure upgrades, according to Walt Jordan, chief revenue officer of dGEN Energy Partners.

Jordan delivered that message during a November 5 presentation hosted by the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce.

The program, “What Every Business Owner Should Know About Power Before Their Next Expansion,” was presented in partnership with 10M and brought together local business owners to discuss infrastructure planning and operating costs.

“Expansion decisions get made on rent, square footage and timelines — and the power side gets treated like an afterthought,” Jordan said. “Then the owner finds out the roof won’t support what they planned, or the electrical work adds months and real money.”

Chamber President Rick Ammirati welcomed Jordan and thanked him for sharing his expertise with the business community.

“Energy costs are a major concern for businesses, especially those looking to expand. Walt gave our members valuable information that can help them avoid costly mistakes and make better decisions about their future,” Ammirati said.

Jordan encouraged business owners to examine electrical capacity, utility expenses, potential upgrades and available financing before committing to new facilities or construction projects.

“The time to understand your building’s energy picture is before you sign, not after,” Jordan said. “Look at the whole facility — roof, power, operating costs — and let the numbers tell you what makes sense.”

dGEN specializes in commercial roofing, solar installations, distributed generation and on-site power systems.

Its projects include an award-recognized solar installation and roof restoration for Iowa’s Clear Lake Community School District, completed below budget, and an 11-building roofing and solar program for Roseman University.

The company continues working with Long Island businesses to identify energy solutions that can reduce operating expenses and support future growth.

More information is available at www.dgenenergy.com.