Partners

Secure Futures, LLC, brings well rounded expertise for project development and deployment through proud association with the following firms:

Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP

Brown, Edwards & Company is a regional accounting and business consulting firm formed in 1967 through the merger of the accounting firms of Fred P. Edwards Company and C. A. Brown & Company, whose histories date back to the 1920′s. Today, the firm has 24 partners, 18 directors, and over 170 associates, with offices located throughout Western Virginia and West Virginia. Each of their service areas offers complete accounting, assurance, tax, and management advisory services to clients. Brown, Edwards, & Company provides information technology consulting, business valuation services, and an array of consulting and business support services.

Hunton & Williams, LLP

Hunton & Williams represents developers, investors, lenders, contractors and other industry participants in connection with solar projects throughout the United States from the east coast to the Pacific islands. Hunton & Williams advises clients on the development, construction and operation of solar projects, including financing, off-take arrangements, tax and equity structuring, regulatory issues and renewable attributes transactions. Hunton & Williams brings full complement of tax, regulatory, project development, commercial arrangements and financing experience to host site photovoltaic facilities and wholesale photovoltaic and thermal solar projects. Hunton & Williams is active in all facets of solar project development, and have a nationally renowned practice in structuring solar transactions to optimize Section 48 investment tax credits and state incentive programs for solar energy projects.

Reznick Group, Renewable Energy Practice

Reznick Group is a national leader in accounting, tax and business advisory services. Ranked among the top 20 public accounting firms in the United States, Reznick Group maintains 10 offices with its headquarters located in Bethesda, Md. The Reznick Group Renewable Energy Practice serves the renewable energy industry, in helping to leverage various tax and other incentives. Their renewable energy accounting and tax services are focused on Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass, and Energy Efficiency.

Southern Energy Management (SEM)

SEM is a North Carolina-based energy efficiency and solar power company serving the Southeast and licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. SEM’s two-part mission is to have a measurable impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, and build a sustainable triple-bottom-line company. SEM’s team includes 50 full-time team members, including building scientists, engineers, solar technicians, plumbers, electricians and energy efficiency raters.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. North Carolina unlimited commercial electrical and plumbing licenses
2. Licensed PEs for solar engineering and energy consulting projects
3. NABCEP certification for lead engineers and solar installers
4. Building audits and solar installations for recent clients include: Town of Hillsborough, Greensboro fire stations, Appalachian State University
5. Serving the Southeast from Offices in: Headquarters in Morrisville, NC Regional offices in Charlotte, NC, and Greenville, SC

Awards:

1. 2009 City of Raleigh Environmental Market Transformation Award
2. 2009 EPA National Energy Star Partner of the Year (3rd year in a row)
3. 2008 Triple Bottom Line finalist by Sustainable North Carolina
4. 2006 NC Sustainable Energy Business of the Year
5. 2005 & 2006 National Energy Star Outstanding Achievement Award

Standard Solar Inc.

Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the proven leader in solar energy financing, design and installation for commercial businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, utility, agriculture and residential customers alike. Their team of energy industry experts, talented photovoltaic power engineers and seasoned local installers are uniquely qualified to provide the most reliable and effective solar energy systems available. The result: complete solar energy solutions that help your business boost its bottom line.

Recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Private Company in America two years in a row by Inc. magazine, Standard Solar is the fastest growing renewable energy company on the list. As an industry leader, they’re committed to helping you be a leader in yours.

For businesses and institutions looking for ways to run more efficiently, Standard Solar’s photovoltaic energy systems offer a tangible way to reduce operating costs and lower energy consumption.