Northeast Denver Housing Center Goes Solar
.jpg) Denver based SolSource, Inc., is in the final installation phase of ten 1.57 kW and eight 1.47 kW PV systems at a new affordable rental property developed by Northeast Denver Housing Center, a non-profit community development corporation. The two Central Park Apartment buildings are located within the Stapleton redevelopment project.
SolSource, Inc. has installed 18 solar PV systems (ten 1.57 kW and eight 1.47 kW systems) at a new LEED certified, affordable-housing rental project developed by Northeast Denver Housing Center. The Center is a non-profit community development corporation. The two ‘Central Park’ Apartment buildings are located within the award-winning Stapleton redevelopment project. The systems were commissioned on November 2, 2007.
Working closely with Xcel Energy, the development allows for a unique arrangement wherein Northeast Housing Coalition will pass along the net metering benefits from the solar electric system along to the individual tenants. The benefits in lower electric bills will accrue entirely to the renters.
Congresswoman Diane DeGette thanks the partners
As noted by Getabecha Mekonnen, the Center’s Executive Director, the development “is designed and built to meet local and national Green Building standards producing units that are energy efficient, sustainably designed & built, and an affordable and healthy environment for the residents. ‘The benefits will be lower energy bills and a cleaner environment.”
Fred Stoffel, Vice President of Xcel Energy applauds the program
For the NE Denver Housing development, a combination of public and private sector support along with low income housing tax credit financing made it possible. Each PV system consists of nine SolarWorld modules and uses a 2000-watt Fronius inverter. The systems are different sizes based on the available space on the south facing roof surfaces.
SolSource President Jeff Scott accepts Certificate of Appreciation
As noted by SolSource project manager, Ben McCormick, ‘SolSource is very excited about helping to extend the benefits of PV to affordable housing units.”
Paul Krieschner, President of Lightly Treading
Scissor Lift brings guests to the PV Array, three stories up
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