Encore worked extensively with the YMCA’s management team and construction contractors to integrate the solar project into the new facility that was constructed on a redeveloped property in downtown Burlington.
The YMCA will also have the opportunity to acquire the asset at a future date, further advancing its sustainability and energy efficiency goals. The installation advances Burlington’s aim to become a leader in solar energy installed per capita and supports the city’s ambitious clean energy goals.
“The Encore team worked in close collaboration with the Greater Burlington YMCA to deliver this renewable energy project on a challenging site and under tight construction timelines,” said Chad Farrell, CEO and founder of Encore Renewable Energy. “It’s always exciting to continue to support our home city’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals. This project is another great example of the triple bottom line, win-win-win nature of clean energy projects.”
“Although not our core business, clean energy is important to the health of Burlington, and it felt like a squandered opportunity to not take advantage of our large, flat new roof,” added Kyle Dodson, president and CEO of the Greater Burlington YMCA. “With all of the design and financial challenges of the building itself, we were struggling with attending to a solar project. We are deeply grateful to Encore for solving the funding and logistical issues and making this project work!"
The project will provide approximately 25% of the building’s energy requirements with clean solar power. In addition to the economic benefits in the form of energy savings, the project also supports the YMCA’s commitment to social responsibility by offsetting the carbon equivalent of the fuel consumption associated with 35 passenger cars annually or nearly 17,500 gallons of gasoline consumption.
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