Springfield, MA – The Center for EcoTechnology (CET), a local non-profit organization, celebrated the installation of a 140 kilowatt solar panel system at its used and surplus building material store, EcoBuilding Bargains, on Earth Day in April.
The solar installation is the final step in a deep energy retrofit of the EcoBuilding Bargains building at 83 Warwick Street, begun in 2011. “We are pleased to celebrate the conclusion of this project,” said John Majercak, executive director. “This building provides a visible example of what you can do to an older building to make it green and stands as a resource for the city, offering local residents and businesses a place to get green information and products.”
The solar system is projected to produce over 156,800 kWh of electricity a year—over 95% of the store’s electric demand.
The Center for EcoTechnology partnered with Solect, a full service photovoltaic (PV) project developer based in Hopkinton, and Duro-Last Roofing on the installation.