We shall never achieve harmony with land, any more than we shall achieve absolute justice or liberty for people.  In these higher aspirations, the important thing is not to achieve but to strive.

- Aldo Leopold

St. Polycarps Site Redevelopment

Location: 
Somerville, MA
Description: 

Development of 75 units of housing; 50 condominiums and 25 rental.

Developer: 
Somerville Community Corporation
Dates: 
January 2006 to present

Secured a $570,000 solar grant from MTC/MassHousing for photovoltaic system feasibility, design, and installation. Coordinated analysis of solar thermal system feasibility.

Renewable Energy: 

39.65 kW of photovoltaic system to offset common area electric load; Solar thermal system to offset energy needed for domestic hot water.

Solar Company: 
Solar Works, Inc. (feasibility) / Design/Installation TBD