The Alternative Energy Store of Hudson Named Among Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S.

The Alternative Energy Store, a privately held company that caters to customers via an online store (AltEnergyStore.com) and catalog, ranked as #440 in the Inc. 500. Founded in 1999, the Alternative Energy Store has doubled in size and recently relocated from Worcester to Hudson, Mass. The company has served more than 25,000 renewable energy customers in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and even Antarctica. Annual sales were $5.8 million in 2005. They are in the process of opening new offices in Costa Rica to service the growing Latin American renewable energy market.

The company’s dedication to the education of consumers and the preservation of the environment along with their sound business model, knowledgeable staff and efficient use of technology will ensure their continued growth in an industry that has taken off in the last two years.

“We’re thrilled to be named among the top 500 fastest growing companies in the U.S. With the rising cost of traditional energy and the strong indications of global climate change, the use of alternative energy sources is no longer an alternative, it is going mainstream,” noted Sascha Deri, Alternative Energy Store’s president and one of the three environmentally aware founding engineers.

The Alternative Energy Store is a retailer of alternative energy products that utilize solar, wind and micro-hydro resources. The company’s comprehensive product line offers many renewable energy technologies: Backup Power, Batteries, Cables & Wiring, Charge Controllers, Composting, DC Voltage Converters, Energy Efficient Products, Fuses, Breakers, Hydropower, Inverters, Lighting & Fans Meters & Communications, Mounts & Trackers, Power Panels, Solar Air Heaters, Solar Electric Panels, Solar Hot Water Systems, Solar Pool & Spa Heating, Water Pumps and Wind Systems.

The Alternative Energy Store is dedicated to educating consumers with the goal of making renewable energy “do-able”. Their educational website, knowledgeable sales and technology team helps customers assess their renewable energy needs; identify applicable products and configure systems.

With a mission to make renewable energy affordable, the Alternative Energy Store has established long-standing relationships with manufacturers to pass along the cost savings to customers. These relationships coupled with the expertise of their purchasing department and exceptional promotions enable the Alternative Energy Store to offer the best prices over competitors. Alternative Energy Store is now also offer financing for larger home systems to make going renewable even more attainable.

Committed to benefiting societies and the environment, the Alternative Energy Store is also dedicated to educating consumers worldwide. The company website provides expansive “how to” section complete with calculators for determining renewable energy needs among many other features.

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Making Renewable Energy Affordable
Founded in 1999, the Alternative Energy Store, LLC has catered to customers on every continent of the globe. The Alternative Energy Store is located at 43 Broad St, Suite A408 in Hudson, Mass. For more information visit their website at www.AltEnergyStore.com or contact Toll Free (800) 320-9671.

CONTACT: Steven Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, sdubin@prworkzone.com