Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,124
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
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Melrose UU Church community crowdfunds their 24 kW solar project on the Village Power platform.
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,124
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- Melrose UU Church
- Type:
- House of Worship
- Address:
- 70 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA 02176
- Size:
- 10,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- November 2014
- Size of System:
- 24.5 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Annual Savings:
- $1,124
- Own or Lease:
- Prepaid PPA
- Additional Financial Notes:
- The church financed through a PPA using capital from the congregation. Total cost was $112,586, but the church itself incurred no out of pocket expense.
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- SunPower
- Installers:
- SunBug Solar
What You Need to Know
Description:
Sunpower modules mounted on back (non-visible) side of church. One part of system mounted on sloped roof, and the other part on a flat membrane roof.
Other Benefits:
A visible symbol of Melrose UU's commitment to its principles as a "Green Sanctuary."
Links:
Melrose UU Solar's Project Page on Village Power
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