The solar array mounted on the rooftop of the building will produce over 120,000 kWh of renewable energy annually to offset the common area energy usage of the 137-unit residential complex.
A ribbon cutting was held on April 3, 2025, to officially mark the opening of Vivo on Harbor and the launch of its solar installation. The rooftop solar system will generate clean, renewable energy to reduce the carbon footprint of the building’s common area. As a net metered project, the system will also provide energy savings to the development, contributing to High Street Residential’s commitment to sustainable building practices.
"By integrating our expertise in real estate, solar energy, and infrastructure, we are establishing a model for future developments that delivers higher-value properties supported by sustainable, value-adding energy infrastructure," said Blair Herbert, Founder and CEO, Coast Energy
“We set out to deliver a state-of-the-art complex that harnesses inclusion and collaboration and embodies the dynamic culture of the San Pedro area,” said Alex Valente, principal at High Street Residential’s Los Angeles office. “Rooftop solar that powers the building is the cherry on top that we feel epitomizes the energy of this blossoming community.”
Jennifer McConkey, managing director of ESG and operations for real estate at Principal Asset Management, the development capital partner for Vivo on Harbor, reflected, “This is the type of investment that Principal Asset Management prides itself in making, one that breathes life into the local community and gives back to the environment through sustainable practices and minimized carbon emissions.”
“Vivo on Harbor is an exciting project at the intersection of innovative design and development,” commented Drew Torbin, Founder and President of Black Bear Energy. “We are proud to have facilitated the solar installation at this collaborative endeavor that highlights the vibrancy of the San Pedro community.”
