First Parish in Framingham Solar Panels

House of Worship - March 2013

First Parish In Framingham installed a 27 KW system in early 2013. Since then, the panels have generated a surplus of electricity and credit with the utility. This has reduced the carbon footprint of the church significantly and saved the church than enough money to cover the cost of leasing the panels. It is a excellent demonstration for going green environmentally & financially.

Quick Facts

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Property

Owner:: First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universlist
Type:: House of Worship
Address:: 24 Vernon St, Framingham, MA 01701
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity
Designations:: Deep energy retrofit
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: March 2013
Size of System:: 27 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Own or Lease:: Lease
Additional Financial Notes:: Since First Parish is a church, this lease arrangement provides a fixed monthly cost below the previous monthly electrical utility payments. Our electrical bill has been for only "transport charges" (around $6/month) since they have come on line. We are building credit with the utility that can be used during the cold New England winter months. All the tax credits, rebates and SRECs are used by the holding company since non-profits can't take them into account. It's truly a win-win for all parties involved.

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: SunPower
Installers:: Sunbug Solar
Financing:: Technology Credit Corporation
Energy Auditors:: Locus Energy

What You Need to Know

Description:

84 Panels,

Other Benefits:

Very Inexpensive electricity.

Maintenance Requirements:

Regular maintenance inspection completed by SunBug Solar.

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

We are constantly working on means to reduce the carbon footprint of the church for environmental and financial gain.

My Motivation:

Our religion believes in respecting the environment and that mankind is stewards of this planet.

Advice:

Put as many panels as you can on any south-facing roof.

Experience with Installer:

SunBug Solar is a great team to work with.

Open House Info:

First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist 24 Vernon St Framingham, MA 01701 October 5, 10 AM - 4 PM

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