Encore Renewable Energy has begun construction on the 4.99-MW Poverty Plains Solar Project, a community solar project sited on a former gravel pit in Warner, New Hampshire. The project will deliver affordable clean energy to 11 communities across the state, through the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH).
Racking and mounting installation on the project.
“New Hampshire has a great deal of potential when it comes to capitalizing on the energy solutions, and Poverty Plains Solar is proof of what is possible,” said Chad Farrell, Founder & co-CEO of Encore Renewable Energy. “From lowering electricity rates, to revitalizing a previously developed gravel pit, this project is contributing to a more resilient and affordable energy future for the Granite State.”
Once operational, the array will deliver electricity bill savings in the form of cash payments to participating public entities in 11 CPCNH Member Communities through New Hampshire’s Group Net Metering program. The array will be New Hampshire’s largest solar project at the time of its completion.
“This project is a substantial win for our member communities, producing nearly $5 million in member benefits that will help us to provide lower, more stable electric rates,” added Mark Bolinger, Director of Projects and Programs for CPCNH. “Communities across the state want to take advantage of locally generated renewable energy, and this project is proof that this is possible.”
Encore also celebrated a $20,000 community impact donation to the Warner Beautification Committee at a recent event, which will support Warner’s safety and aesthetics through botanical and infrastructural improvements. This donation is part of Encore’s newly-established Community Impact Program to support community initiatives with every project they build, and contributes to the company’s broader mission to be a trusted partner for all stakeholders associated with the projects they develop and deliver.
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