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By Bob Downing
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Thursday, Jul 09, 2009
CUYAHOGA FALLS: It took four whacks with hedge clippers, but Cynthia Bailey finally cut the vine.
With the cutting of the flower-decorated vine that took the place of a ceremonial ribbon, Bailey on Wednesday kicked off her new career: eco-entrepreneur.
She is launching a new business, the Energy Junction LLC, that she wants to become a center for renewable energy and energy efficiency for Northeast Ohio.
The business will promote wind and solar power for homeowners and businesses, push energy efficiency and environmentalism, serve as a renewable energy broker, conduct energy audits, develop energy education programs and counsel workers who want to land jobs in renewable energy fields.
''The Energy Junction provides sustainability and renewable energy products and services,'' she said. ''My goal is to position the Energy Junction as the pre-eminent Ohio renewable energy hub to create a clean energy future.''
Installing solar or wind power to an existing house with 2,000 square feet of floor space can cost between $30,000 and $50,000, although there are federal and state incentives that can reduce the cost, she said.
In fact, it is the diverse approach incorporated into the Energy Junction that makes her business model unique and will enable the business to grow, Bailey said.
By next year, the Energy Junction also will be able to approve environmentally friendly buildings for green certification.
She also has a small display of toilet tank bags to save on water, home composting books, recycled dog waste bags, books on wind power, jewelry featuring wind turbines and recycled glass jar paperweights for sale at 111 Portage Trail.
But retail sales is not envisioned to be a big part of her business, she said.
She spent the 18 months developing her plans after losing her job of 20 years in sales and marketing, she said.
Bailey, who describes herself as a dedicated tree hugger, said she decided to follow her passion for the environment.
''I decided to transition and follow my heart,'' she said.
Last year, Ohio adopted a renewable portfolio standard that requires 25 percent of its energy come from renewable and alternatives sources by 2025. That provided a stimulus to starting her own company, she said.
The Energy Junction will host a public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 330-923-4167 or go to http://www.theenergyjunction.com.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning@thebeaconjournal.com.
CUYAHOGA FALLS: It took four whacks with hedge clippers, but Cynthia Bailey finally cut the vine.
With the cutting of the flower-decorated vine that took the place of a ceremonial ribbon, Bailey on Wednesday kicked off her new career: eco-entrepreneur.
She is launching a new business, the Energy Junction LLC, that she wants to become a center for renewable energy and energy efficiency for Northeast Ohio.
The business will promote wind and solar power for homeowners and businesses, push energy efficiency and environmentalism, serve as a renewable energy broker, conduct energy audits, develop energy education programs and counsel workers who want to land jobs in renewable energy fields.
''The Energy Junction provides sustainability and renewable energy products and services,'' she said. ''My goal is to position the Energy Junction as the pre-eminent Ohio renewable energy hub to create a clean energy future.''
Installing solar or wind power to an existing house with 2,000 square feet of floor space can cost between $30,000 and $50,000, although there are federal and state incentives that can reduce the cost, she said.
In fact, it is the diverse approach incorporated into the Energy Junction that makes her business model unique and will enable the business to grow, Bailey said.
By next year, the Energy Junction also will be able to approve environmentally friendly buildings for green certification.
She also has a small display of toilet tank bags to save on water, home composting books, recycled dog waste bags, books on wind power, jewelry featuring wind turbines and recycled glass jar paperweights for sale at 111 Portage Trail.
But retail sales is not envisioned to be a big part of her business, she said.
She spent the 18 months developing her plans after losing her job of 20 years in sales and marketing, she said.
Bailey, who describes herself as a dedicated tree hugger, said she decided to follow her passion for the environment.
''I decided to transition and follow my heart,'' she said.
Last year, Ohio adopted a renewable portfolio standard that requires 25 percent of its energy come from renewable and alternatives sources by 2025. That provided a stimulus to starting her own company, she said.
The Energy Junction will host a public open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 330-923-4167 or go to http://www.theenergyjunction.com.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning@thebeaconjournal.com.
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