In 2006, Dickman Supply learned of changes to the Energy Policy Act which would allow commercial building owners to take a tax deduction for upgrading their energy consuming systems to energy efficient standards. The Dickman team immediately began searching for more information and soon created a software system to calculate potential deductions for customers.

The following year, legislation was proposed and passed that would phase inefficient lamps and ballasts out of use over a period of years. It became increasingly obvious that our government was serious where energy consumption was concerned and that they were willing to put funds into the hands of those businesses willing to get serious about green as well.

It was during this time of legislative transition that we realized the need for a team dedicated to navigating the Green landscape. Throughout 2008 we put together a full team of green energy experts, refined the software systems to include additional incentives that were being made available, and defined the process of bringing a Green Energy Project from start to successful finish.

Although, the group had been working together on projects through the previous year, Green Energy Solutions was formally launched in January, 2009 as a division of Dickman Supply. Over the course of the year, they began working closely with several local utilities to bring even more savings to clients eligible for utility rebates that became available mid-year. In 2009, GES consulted on over 100 successful green energy projects.

The team started 2010 strong with an award from Dayton Power & Light at their 2010 Channel Partner Kickoff meeting. Being the 2009 Dayton Power & Light Channel Partner of the year is an honor and testament to this teams dedication. We look forward to an even more sucessful 2010 and are ready to assist clients in accumulating more dollars for their Green activities.