Solar powered JCC
kWh Currently Consumed
The Beckerman/Lender Building, consumes approximately 1,800,000 kWh each year.
Current Consumption Cost
The Beckerman/Lender Building's annual electrical consumption costs more than $250,000.
kWh Generated by Solar Carport Project
The project will generate nearly 50% of the building’s electrical needs
The Final Panel is Laid
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
About the Project
The Jewish Federation and JCC of Greater New Haven have sought creative ways to save on utility costs and reduce our carbon footprint. These efforts include negotiating favorable utility rates, installing energy efficient lighting systems, and the installation of a co-generation unit. For the past 2 years, we have explored the use of solar generation to help supplement our other measures and reduce the amount of energy that we are buying from traditional sources.
If electricity purchase rates continue to rise, the carports and solar panels will significantly reduce our costs over their lifetime. The project also may include the installation of public charging stations for electric vehicles.
Stay connected to read updates on the project and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
For more information: Scott Cohen, COO scottc@jccnh.org.
Why we're doing it
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To do our part to protect the environment.
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To reduce overhead costs.
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To provide protective cover for some of the parking spaces from snow, rain and direct sunlight.
Our Partners
Funding for this Project
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State of Connecticut through the Clean Energy Finance
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Investment Authority (CEFIA), Connecticut’s Green Bank