Stapp Interstate Toyota
Case Study: Protecting Assets,
Reducing Costs at Stapp Interstate Toyota
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CHALLENGE
Hailstorms posed a significant threat to Stapp Interstate Toyota's valuable inventory, leading to potential damage and rising insurance costs. They sought a comprehensive solution to safeguard their vehicles while keeping their business operation financially sound.
SOLUTION
IPOWER Alliance partnered with VPS to design a custom system prioritizing Stapp Interstate Toyota’s needs:
Comprehensive Hail Protection: Heavy-duty hail canopies shield all 335 cars on the lot from hail damage. This eliminated the risk of costly repairs and increased hail premiums.
Integrated Solar: By integrating 290KW of solar with the canopies, Stapp was able to take advantage of tax credits and provide almost 100% of their energy usage of their facility.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
Improved Customer Experience: Customers appreciated the covered parking, offering a cooler and more comfortable car shopping experience.
Environmental Benefits: The canopies were equipped with bifacial solar panels, generating clean energy and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
Fast Return on Investment: Between the tax credits, bonus depreciation, energy and demand savings plus hail insurance savings, this project provided a high ROI and payback of less that 5 years.
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Custom energy dashboards at Stapp Interstate Toyota and how it offsets their energy consumption.
Stapp's Public Dashboard that can be shown in the lobby.
Stapp's Manager's screen for staff viewing with high level summaries.
Stapp's Annual energy reporting over 12 months.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Prioritize Protection: Investing in hail protection systems can significantly reduce the risk of hail damage for dealerships in hail-prone areas. This translates to lower insurance costs and a stronger financial position.
Multiple Benefits: Hail protection can offer additional advantages beyond just weatherproofing, enhancing the customer experience and promoting environmental
responsibility.
Future-Proofing Your Dealership: By implementing solutions like Stapp Interstate Toyota’s hail canopies, dealerships can achieve multiple goals:
Minimize Risk: Reduce the potential for hail damage and its financial consequences.
Save on Insurance: Lower insurance premiums can translate to significant financial savings.
Focus on Sales: Peace of mind from weather protection allows dealerships to prioritize customer service & sales.
IPOWER Alliance
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