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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 19, 2013: Second-annual Dealer Environmentally Conscious Operations (ECO) Program
recognizes 30 Chrysler Group dealerships in U.S. ECO dealers saving money
and natural resources through significant environmental initiatives
Chrysler Group to share these best practices across its dealer network
Westgate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Raleigh, N.C. is one of 30
dealerships that Chrysler Group LLC has recognized for adopting
environmentally-friendly business practices.
Westgate installed 420 solar panels on its service department roof to
take advantage of central North Carolina’s abundant sunshine. This array of
photovoltaic modules converts sunlight into usable electricity. But rather
than using the energy in the dealership, Westgate sells it to the region’s
electric power company at a fixed rate.
By selling power generated by its solar panel system, Westgate realizes
a monthly savings of $1,800 to $3,000, depending on the season, savings
that typically is passed on to the dealership’s customers.
“Westgate is a prime example of how our dealerships are making
significant contributions to the environment and to Chrysler Group’s
commitment to creating a sustainable enterprise,” said Peter Grady, Vice
President of Network Development Fleet, Chrysler Group LLC. “We commend
these dealers for their initiatives and look forward to sharing their
stories and successes with other dealerships throughout our dealer
network.”
To educate customers about its dedication to green practices, and to
provide a live report of its renewable energy generation, Westgate
installed an LCD monitor in its showroom that displays current, daily,
monthly, and annual system performance; the local weather; a view of the
solar panels, and an education page on just how the system works.
Like Westgate, dealerships typically have service departments with large
flat or slightly-slanted roofs, both conducive to a solar panel system.
Westgate’s sustainable practices extend beyond its rooftop solar array. For
example, the dealership installed clean burn furnaces that utilize used
waste oil to heat the service department and aid in reducing the use of
fossil fuels and dependence on raw materials such as water.
This is the second group of dealers to be recognized under the Dealer
ECO Program launched in 2011 by the Chrysler Group Network Development
organization and the Corporate Sustainability Office. The Dealer ECO
Program provides Chrysler Group dealers with the opportunity to demonstrate
their commitment to eco-friendly business practices and to be recognized
for their efforts.
The 30 Chrysler Group dealerships are located in 21 states, with four
each in Michigan and Florida, and two each in California, North Carolina,
and Texas. To commemorate their achievements, Chrysler Group recently
presented each dealership with an ECO plaque and souvenirs for dealership
employees.
The 30 dealerships were chosen for recognition based on data gleaned
from dealership online surveys and in-dealership photos. Selection was
based on a dealership’s major ECO initiatives, energy efficiency, waste
recycling, wastewater control, bulk oil containment, vehicle lift
maintenance and community relations program.
The 30 dealerships and locations are:
Sterling Heights Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Sterling Heights, Mich.
Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Zeigler Chrysler
Dodge Ram, Kalamazoo, Mich. Roseville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Roseville,
Mich. Dadeland Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Miami, Fla. Brandon Auto Mall FIAT,
Brandon, Fla. FIAT of North Miami, North Miami, Fla. FIAT of Melbourne,
Melbourne, Fla. Hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Lancaster, Calif. Kearny Mesa
FIAT, San Diego, Calif. Helfman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Houston, Texas
Helfman FIAT, Houston, Texas FIAT of the Triad, Greensboro, N.C. Westgate
Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Raleigh, N.C. L. T. Begnal Motor Co., Kingston,
N.Y. Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Tacoma, Wash. Cavanaughs’ Motors,
Monmouth, Ill. Tom O’Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Indianapolis, Ind. Fury
Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, South St. Paul, Minn. Foster Motors,
Middlebury, Vt. Crown Chattanooga Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Chattanooga,
Tenn. Eau Claire Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Eau Claire, Wisc. Fred Frederick
Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Laurel, MD Flower Motor Co., Montrose, Colo. Secor
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, New London, Conn. Salem Chrysler Jeep Dodge,
Salem, Ohio Bryant Motors, Sedalia, Mo. Sea View Auto Corp., Ocean
Township, N.J. Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Winder, Ga. Direct Dodge
Chrysler Jeep, Wytheville, Va.