Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • September 26, 2012 Business The Shotmeyer Family has been a leader in the energy business for over 85 years. When brothers Henry and Albert Shotmeyer, two young, energetic Dutch immigrants started the business, coal was the energy source. Two generations of Shotmeyers shepherded the company through society’s reliance on gasoline and fuel oil, and now as the organization’s leadership is transitioning from the second to third generation, the business itself is evolving into the renewable energy arena. Last week, Shotmeyer Bros. Fuel Co. announced it has “gone green” by tapping into the sun’s energy to provide all the electricity necessary to power its headquarters at 10 Wagaraw Road in Hawthorne. Additionally its subsidiary, Shotmeyer Solar LLC, is working on a utility-scale solar power plant on 273 acres of Shotmeyer property in Sussex County. The plant has already received regulatory and local approvals and, when completed, it will be the largest privately-owned solar project in the United States. The plant, to occupy 88 acres, will have the capacity to generate 10 megawatts of electricity for the grid, to be used right here in New Jersey to power thousands of homes and businesses with clean renewable energy. “We are very excited to be generating our own electricity” said Chuck Shotmeyer of Franklin Lakes, the company president, at the “throw the switch party.” “On exceptionally cloudless days, we will actually be pushing excess electricity back to the utility grid, thus helping to provide power for our neighbors.” Shotmeyer goes green by tapping into solar energy Shotmeyer Bros. “recycled” a 2 million gallon decommissioned oil tank at the rear of the Hawthorne yard and installed 250 solar panels on its 6,000 sq. ft. roof. The new solar energy system is expected to generate 78,482 kWh of electricity per year. System efficiency is observed in-house by a web-based sun-monitoring program. “We can see on a daily basis how our carbon footprint is being reduced,” said Jared VanEk, fuel manager of Shotmeyer Bros, “and realizing that positive impact on the environment is not only a great feeling but important stewardship,” he added. “In our industry, embracing change and managing new technologies is critical. Many forms of alternative and renewable energy are now proven technology, ” Shotmeyer said. He noted that in addition to solar, which is a renewable form of energy, there are also cleaner and greener options in the heating oil and diesel fuel the company distributes. The ultra-low sulfur diesel distributed today is significantly cleaner, and bio-blend options make diesel fuel and heating oil greener,” he said. “Homeowners with heating oil systems – please stay tuned as ultralow sulfur heating oil will soon be available here in New Jersey. This cleaner burning fuel will reduce both emissions and maintenance – a win for you and the environment,” Shotmeyer said. Another opportunity in motor fuel is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). CNG has been an important source of motor fuel in Europe and South America for many years. (continued on page 14) Hawthorne Mayor Richard Goldberg, right, throws the switch to the new facility, as company President and COO Charles H. Shotmeyer, left, and CEO Charles P. Shotmeyer, look on. Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently appointed Janice T. Mandevillle of Sparta as loan operations manager. She will serve at the bank’s Wayne Office on Hamburg Turnpike. Mandeville has 35 years of financial and office management experience, having spent the majority of her career in the financial service industry. Her experience includes loan administration, loan processing and closing, loan underwriting, and loan origination. Mandeville received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine. ASB names loan manager She serves on the board of directors of the United Way of Northern New Jersey Sussex County and is a trained disaster volunteer for the Red Cross North Jersey Region. “We are pleased to welcome Janice Mandeville to Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s Management Team,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge. “Janice brings wealth of loan operations experience to our team, having worked in lending throughout her career. In addition, she enthusiastically supports Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s goals and tithing mission.”