Town of hamilton partners with ameresco to transform closed landfill into source of renewable energy

Ameresco reported that it has partnered with the town of hamilton, massachusetts, to install a 930 kw-dc ground-mounted solar panel system at the community's closed landfill. the renewable energy project and beneficial reuse of public land will have both a positive environmental impact in the community and save hamilton an estimated $287,000 in energy costs over the 20-year power purchase agreement (ppa). ameresco was awarded the contract for hamilton's solar project earlier this year as part of the solar massachusetts renewable target (smart) program a statewide incentive program that encourages the development of 1,600 mw of new solar pv technology across massachusetts utilities. under the agreement, ameresco will be responsible for the design, development, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of hamilton's solar array. upon completion, hamilton's solar system will generate enough emissions-free energy to power 135 households for one year, which is also the equivalent of taking 165 passenger vehicles off the road or preserving 913 acres of forests for one year. construction began at 500 chebacco road in may, with commercial operation expected in march 2020.
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