NRG Begins Operation of Largest Co-Located Community Solar Project in Massachusetts
November 18 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Solar Farm Set on Historic Abbey in Spencer, MA
is Part of NRG’s Growing Electricity Offerings in the
Commonwealth
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that its renewables
business’ newest community solar facility in Massachusetts has come
online in the town of Spencer to serve the electricity needs of
more than 1,500 residential and commercial subscribers in the
Commonwealth.
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NRG Energy Inc.'s newest community solar
farm is the largest co-located community solar site in
Massachusetts. (Photo: Business Wire)
The commissioning of NRG’s largest community solar facility in
the United States reflects the company’s growing business in
Massachusetts and other states in the Northeast. In addition to
residential rooftop and community solar offerings, NRG offers
Massachusetts residents and business owners retail electric choice
when determining how they will power their homes and
businesses.
The Spencer community solar farm — situated on 200 acres of the
historic St. Joseph’s Abbey — is 100% subscribed and has a rated
capacity of 14.7 MW (AC) comprised of more than 61,000 solar
photovoltaic panels. The new facility, which is NRG’s third
operating community solar farm in Massachusetts, demonstrates the
company’s increasing commitment to community solar that provides
affordable, locally-produced energy solutions without installing
equipment on a customer’s property.
“This is NRG’s largest community solar project in the United
States,” said Drew Warshaw, Vice President of Community Solar, NRG.
“It represents an opportunity for a diverse mix of residential and
commercial customers to support clean energy and receive long-term
savings on their electricity bill all without putting solar panels
on their roof.”
Subscribers to the Spencer facility entered into a 20-year
agreement with NRG Community Solar and, in exchange for a fixed
monthly payment, earn credits toward their electricity bill based
on their allocation of renewable energy net metering credits
generated by the project.
“We welcome the opportunity to be part of this important and
sustainable project for renewable energy resources for
Massachusetts,” said John Stevens, Chairman of the Spencer Board of
Selectmen. “Generating electricity from renewable energy offers
significant public benefits, energy price stability and health
dividends.”
Matthew Beaton, Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs
Secretary added: “The Commonwealth is a national leader in solar
energy, harnessing the full potential of clean energy innovations
to reduce costs and carbon emissions. The Baker-Polito
Administration is committed to working with our municipal partners
across Massachusetts to expand community solar projects, saving
ratepayers and taxpayers thousands of dollars annually that can be
reinvested into the community.”
The project – which created 150 jobs during its nearly year-long
construction – represents one of many community solar projects NRG
has in the pipeline in Massachusetts and Minnesota.
“Thank you to NRG for the project support they afforded to St.
Joseph’s Abbey during the construction process,” said State
Representative Donald Berthiaume, Jr. “Spencer is blessed to have
partners like the Abbey who support projects that benefit our
community as a whole.”
State Senator Anne Gobi added: “This project is an example of
meeting the renewable energy goals that the Commonwealth has
adopted. In addition, it helps the Trappists and their mission to
be self-sustaining.”
About NRG
NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built
on the strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse
competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail
electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value
through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric
generation, and a retail platform serving residential and
commercial businesses. Working with electricity customers, large
and small, we continually innovate, embrace and implement
sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy. We aim to
be pioneers in developing smarter energy choices and delivering
exceptional service as our retail electricity providers serve
almost 3 million residential and commercial customers throughout
the country. More information is available at www.nrg.com.
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