Pineland Electric
STRAIGHTFORWARD SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS
by Allison McKinnon
P ineland Electric is a Nova Scotia run business that offers solar energy systems and other electric services for residen- tial, commercial, and industrial customers. They know that with energy prices always increasing, more and more Nova Scotians are looking for straightforward reliable solar installation that can eliminate their power bills and give them reliable green energy for many years to come. That’s where Pineland Electric comes in! We had a chance to sit down with Doug Penner, owner of Pineland Electric, to find out more about how he is continuing his dad’s work, while at the same time, staying relevant and adapting to the ever-changing Energy Market.
While passing down a business from father to son is something that happens a lot in the business world, the entrepreneur- ial spirit clearly runs deep in the Penner
Family. Doug’s father started the business back in the mid 70’s in Manitoba, with the family making the move to Nova Scotia in 1993. For some time after that, Doug and his father explored other inter- ests and opportunities until his dad started in electrical work again, along with Doug, just around the millennium. Over time, Doug and his wife took on more control of the operation of the company and in 2016 when he and his wife Crystal bought the company from his parents and are now co-own- ers. Three years after taking control of the company the pair decided to venture into offering solar energy systems in 2019. Doug says, “When a customer asks, Is this possible? We say yes. Anything is possible. Usually, if someone tells me something can’t be done, I find a solution to fit their needs.” And that’s what
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MARCH/APRIL 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH/APRIL 2022
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