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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: May 19, 2023
Plymouth Solar Energy names Aborn president
Plymouth, MA Greg Aborn has been promoted to president of Plymouth Solar Energy, according to Fred Paris, CEO and founder of the company.
Plymouth Solar is a regional leader in the installation and maintenance of commercial and residential solar and battery systems. The company boasts over 200 installed and on-line monitored solar systems.
Aborn has worked for the company for seven years and was the third employee hired.
He was initially hired as an operations assistant and was later elevated to director of operations prior to taking over as president. There are now 10 full and part-time staffers at the growing entity.
“It is rewarding to help homeowners and commercial building owners obtain significant state and federal tax rebates and a defined returned on their investment while being a steward of the environment,” said Aborn.
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