This volume is equivalent to the emissions from just more than nine road trips from Los Angeles to New York. Saving that volume of emissions is the carbon-reducing equivalent to planting 65,000 square feet, or approximately 1.5 acres, of trees.

Louis "Skip" Welch, the company's founder and Chief Technology Officer, began developing an interest in solar power years ago and recently launched a side venture, My Solar, LLC, to install solar panels for home and business use.

"Particularly in the Phoenix area, known as 'the Valley of the Sun,' solar energy just makes sense. Going solar is part of us doing what we can to be an environmentally responsible business. Many companies talk about undertaking so-called 'green' initiatives. At OAISYS, we're taking real action by implementing measures that make an immediate positive impact," said Welch.

"OAISYS has been committed to community improvement for quite some time. Many employees carpool or ride a bicycle into work," added Brian Spencer, President of OAISYS. "In fact, over two years ago when we selected our current location a shower facility was a requirement. We did that to overcome objections by some who wanted to avoid using a car for their commute. Adding the solar energy system is another step in our vision of corporate responsibility."

Installation began in early April, and it is expected the solar electric system will become fully operational in early-to-mid May.

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