1. Ameresco installed a 230-kW solar portfolio for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department in Massachusetts.
2. The project includes two separate systems – one for off-site energy utilization through community solar and another for on-site energy system utilization.
3. The project was financed through a community solar offtake program and Net Metering Feed in Tariff, with construction starting in November 2023 and completion in March 2024.
Ameresco has recently completed the installation of a 230-kW solar portfolio for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department in Massachusetts. The project consists of two separate systems, with one being off-site for community solar use and the other being on-site for energy system reliability and flexibility. Ameresco’s executive VP emphasized the importance of sustainable infrastructure upgrades like solar energy solutions in driving the clean energy transition. The financing for the arrays was obtained through community solar offtake programs and a Net Metering Feed in Tariff.
The partnership between Ameresco and WMGLD reflects a commitment to maximizing environmental impact through clean power efficiency. WMGLD senior system engineer Vinnie McMahon expressed the organization’s dedication to responsible environmental stewardship. Construction on the project began in November 2023 and was completed in March 2024, marking a significant milestone in WMGLD’s sustainability journey. The collaboration with Ameresco is seen as a way to support clean power initiatives and align with the organization’s environmental goals.