(28) 104 Castle Street
“In addition to their environmental benefits, Keene Housing expects the new solar arrays to save the organization nearly $3 million in electricity costs over their lifetime”
Name
Joshua Meehan representing Keene Housing Association
What motivated you to install solar?
Long-term reduction in energy costs and reduced carbon footprint.
How many panels do you have, and if you know, how much energy are you producing, percentage of your electric usage?
Harper Acres Apartments has 300 solar panels that generate over 100,000 kilowatt-hours of solar power and offset roughly 60 tons of carbon pollution annually.
Keene Housing Association has installed a total of 1,208 panels on three multi-family housing units which generate 463,000 kWh. We consume around 3.2 mW.
What has been the biggest benefit so far? What are you excited about?
Significant decrease in energy use intensity and modest decrease in cost. Most excited for cost savings when we purchase arrays after year 5.
What were the obstacles to installing solar and what did you do to overcome them?
Cost and expertise. Entered into solar PPA with ReVision solar.
What advice do you have for people considering installing solar?
Understand the payback calculation, including costs for roof replacement and other ancillary capital investments.
Path to 100%
The Keene Housing Association owns or manages more than 550 units in Keene and Swanzey. The nonprofit is working toward a goal of transitioning entirely to renewable energy by 2035. Learn more about the Keene Housing Association…
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