Each month, Shop in RI Magazine profiles one member of “The Dream Team,” a weekly networking group that meets in Smithfield. This month, we feature Daryll Issa of Newport Electric Construction Corp. (NEC) Solar in Bristol.
In addition to providing the best solar and battery backup options available for either your home, business, or farm, Daryll employs a “whole house” approach. He inspects the entire property, from top to bottom, to identify other energy-saving, low cost/no cost opportunities, available through Rhode Island Energy, such as heating/hot water tank replacement, pool pumps/heaters, attic/basement weatherization work, mini split heat pumps, and lighting upgrades.
“Many consumers assume that they are taking on another bill when they go solar, which is simply not true,” he said. “You’re basically taking a monthly electricity bill, that is subject to future increases/price gouging, for energy that is generated by fossil fuels, and replacing it with a monthly solar payment that is fixed. You start out ahead and you never look back. The ‘meat and potatoes’ savings of going solar occurs when the system is paid for after the 10- or 15-year term, and you no longer have an electricity bill, and/or a solar payment!
Issa said that he has a particular goal in mind when meeting potential clients.
“My goal is to identify either a low-cost or no-cost ways to reduce your electric bill before modeling your home or business for solar,” he said.
Issa is a veteran of the US Army, and a BPI certified energy auditor, with four certifications in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy storage. He resides on Common Fence Point in Portsmouth, RI, with family and the family dog, Zeus. Daryll is an avid fisherman and a “stuffie” connoisseur.
To date, NEC Solar has completed over 4,000 solar installations. NEC Solar offers a more personalized service for its residential and commercial customers. They are one of a handful of local solar companies that can offer a variety of residential and commercial electrical contracting services, such as mini split heat pump installation, panel upgrades, and battery storage options.
“The bottom line: there is no added value to your home and/or financial situation when you continue to “rent” your electricity from the utility companies. Furthermore, solar is the only type of home improvement that adds 100% equity into your home, without the assessed tax value,” Daryll explained.
Daryll may be reached directly by calling 401-602-6578, or via email, at daryll@nec-solar.com.
As for joining The Dream Team, Daryll said that having the ability to network with like-minded professionals that he knows and trusts, makes it well worth the one-hour drive to weekly meetings in Smithfield. He also enjoys the camaraderie that involves the group, and the possibilities that ensue.
“The Dream Team” currently has 26 members and is growing. They meet every Wednesday morning, from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, at the Home2Suites Hilton on Douglas Pike (Rte. 7), in Smithfield, across from Laura’s Bar and Grill. The group is looking to grow its team and is interested in meeting professionals from various businesses, looking to connect and help each other grow through referral business. The Dream Team is all about “Friends helping Friends.”
Further information about the group may be found by contacting either President Rocco Elgar at 401-265-0857, or at therockhbi@msn.com, or Vice President Tim Richard at 401-766-4200, or at tim@estenandrichardinsurance.com.
