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NEW YORK, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2019, New York passed the most ambitious climate goals in the country, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. “We fully support these critical initiatives to slow the effects of climate change,” says Shattered Prism’s CEO Parker Shippey, “but we can’t place the burden of innovation on businesses whose focus must remain on productivity.”

Parker founded Shattered Prism in 2015 to offer waste-reducing solutions by promoting adoption of new technologies. “Many industries have grown accustomed to traditional tools and processes that are inefficient compared to today’s technologies,” he says. The company now distributes sustainable equipment – including e-generators and LED lights – to industries like Film & TV and Live Events, with locations in New York, Atlanta and New Orleans.

“E-generators are a key piece of a sustainable future,” says Parker. “So many industries rely on portable power to exist, and particularly the film/TV industry. We can’t expect these businesses to achieve green goals without offering viable solutions for power on the go.”

The film & television industry is notorious for its generator use. According to Emellie O’Brien, CEO of Earth Angel, productions consume, on average, 250 gallons of diesel fuel per shooting day, but that number can balloon to 1,000 gallons per day on the largest productions. “Investing in alternative energy technologies, like solar generators, is vital unless we want to continue to power our sets by emitting the same amount of carbon dioxide daily as the standard house emits in one year,” says Emellie.

Shattered Prism’s primary product is the VOLTstack portable, electric power station. “We have several size options available depending on the needs of our clients,” says Parker. “When it comes to developing and distributing new technologies, the goals of our customers must come first. A big part of that is offering complimentary power consultation services for first-time clients to ensure they have a positive experience with our equipment.”

Having worked in the film & television industry for more than a decade as an electrician and lighting designer through Local 52, Parker is intimately familiar with the demands of the booming New York film market. One important element of those objectives is maintaining good relationships with the neighbors.

“The ability to film productions in New York is a privilege. The locations our city has to offer provide the backdrop for countless iconic scenes in cinematic history. It is critical we maintain a positive relationship with the community so filmmakers can continue to feature these landmarks in their productions.”

One challenge to those good relations is the disruptive force of productions filming on-location around New York, specifically with respect to fumes and noise from diesel generators. “I’ve sat in on city council meetings where parades of residents complain about tripping over cables, or inhaling gas fumes.”

Shattered Prism’s e-generators provide a silent, clean alternative to diesel generators, enabling productions to mitigate location fatigue while moving closer to sustainability targets set by New York.

But what about recharging? “Our e-generators can be recharged from the grid or with e-vehicle charging stations in a few hours, but we are aware that New York’s grid is currently coal-powered. E-generators are more efficient than diesel generators, in that they don’t waste any of the energy. But, ultimately, the solar-compatibility of the VOLTstacks is a critical component to achieve net-zero emissions, and is a feature we’re very proud of.”

The company’s fleet currently includes 2kWh and 5kWh electric power stations. “And we recently welcomed the arrival of larger, 60kWh units,” says Parker. “These 60kWh units are the largest e-generators in the U.S. and we are thrilled to launch these revolutionary tools in the place we call home: New York.”

Press Contact: info@shattered-prism.com / 601-207-0592

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SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Stellar Solar, a San Diego-based solar installer founded in 1998 with over 12,000 residential solar and commercial solar customers, has hired Albert Quiros and Bryan Stevenson as a Senior Energy Consultants to keep pace with their growing demand for residential and commercial solar installations and battery storage.

Albert Quiros and Bryan Stevenson bring a combined 15 years of solar experience with some of Stellar Solar’s most respected competitors including Renova Energy, Baker Electric Home Energy, HES Solar, and ASI Hastings.

Albert described his decision to join Stellar Solar after admiring their brand for years. “During my time with several Stellar competitors, I came up against them on a regular basis. Their longevity, educational approach to selling solar, and high number of customer referral sales always caught my attention. Being consistently voted San Diego’s Best Solar Company in the Union Tribune Readers Poll and overwhelmingly positive Yelp reviews were big factors as well.”  Bryan had similar feedback on Stellar Solar adding, “Through the highs and lows of the solar business in San Diego, Stellar Solar’s brand and reputation has continued to shine through in the quality of their team, workmanship, and integrity.  Given their current explosion in both residential and commercial solar and battery storage, they needed someone who could hit the ground running and I was in a perfect position to do just that.  The opportunity to join a regional legacy brand like Stellar Solar created the perfect situation me to take my career to the next level.”

Stellar Solar sales managers Dave Gersz and Zac Dowell, who have been with Stellar Solar since 2008  and have sold over 1,000 systems each, issued a joint statement on the new hires:  “Albert and Bryan could have chosen any solar installer in San Diego to work for and we are thrilled they selected Stellar Solar.  Their track records as top performers who have succeeded with an educational approach to presenting solar clearly validated them.  With the increase in our residential solar and battery storage demand due in part to the combination of the 26% Federal Tax Credit and historically low finance rates, we needed solar professionals that could step in and produce  results immediately. Both Albert and Bryan fit that description perfectly, we are excited to have them on the Stellar team.”  

For more information on by Stellar Solar, call 866-787-6527 or visit www.stellarsolar.net.

About Stellar Solar
Stellar Solar is a leading Southern California residential and commercial PV solar and battery storage design and installation company, based in San Diego. Since 1998 they have installed over 12,000 systems throughout Southern California including notable commercial installations on The Salk Institute, US Foods, Cedars Sinai Hospital and more. Readers of the Union Tribune have voted them best solar panel company again in 2020 marking the third year in a row and eighth time in 10 years winning the award.  Their 5 Star Reviews on Yelp, A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and high customer ratings on Angie’s list are further testament to their standing as the leading solar provider to homes, businesses, nonprofits and faith based organizations in San Diego County.   Learn more at www.stellarsolar.net

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HOUSTON, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest economic analysis from the BBVA Research team, February’s unemployment figures confirm that labor market conditions continue to improve as COVID-19 cases slow down, vaccination rates rise and restrictions are lifted in some parts of the U.S.

Nonfarm payrolls rose by 379,000 in February, with strong gains in leisure and hospitality, and smaller increases in temporary help services, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade and manufacturing. The analysis, co-authored by BBVA Chief Economist Nathaniel Karp and Principal Economist Marcial Nava, notes that nonfarm payroll in leisure and hospitality remains 3.5 million below a year ago, accounting for 43 percent of the total gap in private nonfarm payroll. 

The report indicates the number of people not in the labor force has remained flat for nearly six  months at almost 101 million, still 5.5 million higher than 12 months ago. In addition, the participation rate has remained practically unchanged for the past six months at 61.4 percent. The employment-to-population ratio ticked up 0.1 percentage points to 57.6 percent, only 0.2 percentage points higher than last October’s. Both measures remain significantly below their pre-pandemic rates of 63.3 percent and 61.1 percent.

The team’s analysis concludes that in order to secure a faster recovery, policymakers should continue provisioning ample fiscal and monetary support. They indicate that premature removal of either could derail the post-pandemic recovery and eliminate the opportunity to boost the economy’s long-term potential.

BBVA USA’s research team analyzes the U.S. economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. For its analyses, the economists create models and forecasts for growth, inflation, monetary policy and industries.

The Economic Research team also follows a variety of issues that affect the Sunbelt states where BBVA USA operates. Follow their work on Twitter @BBVAResearch and @BBVANews_USA.

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BBVA Group
BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a strong leadership position in the Spanish market, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, it has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States. It is also the leading shareholder in Turkey’s Garanti BBVA. Its purpose is to bring the age of opportunities to everyone, based on our customers’ real needs: provide the best solutions, helping them make the best financial decisions, through an easy and convenient experience. The institution rests in solid values: Customer comes first, we think big and we are one team. Its responsible banking model aspires to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable society.

BBVA USA

In the U.S., BBVA is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 641 branches, including 330 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 63 in Arizona, 61 in California, 44 in Florida, 37 in Colorado and 17 in New Mexico. The bank ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (6th). In the U.S., BBVA has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and ranked 8th nationally in terms of dollar volume of SBA loans originated in fiscal year 2018.

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