Third Sun Powers Up . . . in Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia

To reduce dependence on fossil fuels – which account for 85 percent of U.S. energy use – Americans have begun to embrace clean, renewable solar and wind power. And, Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia region is ahead of the curve in using renewable energy to power its economy.

More than a decade ago, Geoff and Michelle Greenfield built their 100 percent solar and wind-powered dream home in Athens County, Ohio. After a few years of installing solar panels for interested friends and neighbors, the couple formally launched renewable energy design and installation firm Third Sun Solar & Wind Power Ltd. in 2000.

Today, Third Sun is one of about a dozen green energy businesses taking advantage of Enterprise Appalachia’s ideal selection criteria for business startups in: access to supply chain and markets, access to business capital and support services, access to knowledge and labor and access to a balanced life.

I recently spoke with Geoff about starting and growing his business in Appalachian Ohio. “Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia offers a highly educated, dedicated and motivated workforce both for our office level and line level jobs,” he said. “There are a lot of talented, hard-working people here, and we get the best pick of them.”

Click here to read more about my interview with Geoff.

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