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Kearsarge To Provide Consumer Energy Savings
MCU Times, 10/17/21
Southampton, NY residents will save millions on energy bills with planned solar array READ MORE
Kearsarge Manchester Visited by Sec. of Energy
NHPR.org, 9/11/21
Sec. Jennifer Granholm makes the case for renewable energy at Kearsarge Manchester. READ MORE
West Springfield Saves on Electricity With Kearsarge
WWLP.com, 5/18/21
Two solar fields save the city over $700,000 since 2015. READ MORE
RIPTA Uses Kearsarge Solar to Save Money
WPRI.com, 4/5/21
RIPTA is saving money on its electric bill with energy credits from a brownfield solar site. READ MORE.
RIPTA Powers Up With Kearsarge Solar Energy
eco RI News, 3/30/21
Former East Providence oil terminal generates savings for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. READ MORE
Kearsarge begins construction on Haverhill landfill
The Eagle Tribune, 8/15/20
City wins by re-purposing long-vacant landfill into a solar farm. READ MORE
On Landfills, PV + Storage Comes To The Fore
WasteDive, 5/26/20
Solar panel installations have been one of the fastest-growing types of energy infrastructure in recent years…READ MORE
Haverhill Council Approves Solar Farm At Old City Landfill
97.9 WHAV Wavelengths, 3/11/20
Haverhill is expected to receive about $3 million over 20 years in lease payments and reduced energy costs from Kearsarge Energy using the city’s long-closed Old Groveland Road landfill. READ MORE
Titcomb Solar Field Online In Amesbury
The Daily News, 1/18/20
The city ushered in a new era of green energy Friday with a ribbon-cutting at the Titcomb Solar Field, a 16-acre former landfill. READ MORE
Kearsarge Develops Manchester, NH Landfill
New Hampshire Union Leader, 11/20/19
City aldermen voted on 11/19/19 to approve a solar development project to be built atop the former landfill on Dunbarton Road in Manchester. READ MORE
Amesbury Solar Farm Opening by Year End 2019
Newburyport News 9/9/2019
Over 10 megawatts of solar energy are expected to be produced in the city by the end of the year now that construction of the 4.5-megawatt Titcomb Solar Field has begun. READ MORE
Kearsarge Selected By The North Kingstown Renewable Energy Advisory Group
THE INDEPENDENT, 7/19/19
…Kearsarge has a long track record of successful projects done in compliance with local and State regulations…READ MORE
Powerful Times: Here Comes The Sun
BOSTON GLOBE METRO, 3/15/19
Metro Boston makes progress in solar adoption, with Kearsarge’s Amesbury project highlighted…READ MORE
Solar Partnership Between Kearsarge and People’s Credit Union Detailed
PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS, 3/12/19
People’s Credit Union said it is supporting the development of clean, renewable energy through a solar credit agreement with Kearsarge Energy…READ MORE
The launch of the South Kingstown Solar Consortium was an inspiring event for the University of Rhode Island, the Town of South Kingstown, and the Kearsarge team…WATCH THE VIDEO
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
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Kearsarge and RI’s South Kingstown Solar Consortium gather to fete new facility, now the largest in RI
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, 12/3/18
Representatives of the South Kingstown Solar Consortium — a three-year-old partnership between South Kingstown, Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island — celebrated the start of commercial operations…READ MORE
Upcycled R.I. Waste Sites Now Produce Solar Power
ecoRI News, 12/3/18
The University of Rhode Island and the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett have created the South Kingstown Solar Consortium…READ MORE
Kearsarge’s solar development in South Kingston, RI the vanguard of the University of Rhode Island’s sustainability initiatives
University of Rhode Island, 11/7/18
If you think “sustainability” is just another buzzword, you haven’t seen URI transform that noun into action… READ MORE
Montague celebrated its new solar-energy field, owned and operated by Kearsarge.
WWLP, 10/1/18
The Town cut the ribbon on a 6-megawatt solar array, made up of 15,000 panels that cover 40-acres of land at the end of Sandy Lane in Montague. The new solar site will generate $7 million for the town over the next 25 years. WATCH THE VIDEO
Ribbon-cutting held for clean energy solar farm on Monday
THE LEADER-HERALD, 8/28/18
Oppenheim -- Representatives of Common Energy, Kearsarge Energy cut the ribbon to what will be the start of clean, cost efficient energy for its residents and local businesses. READ MORE
Community-focused solar facility opens in Oppenheim
FULTON COUNTY EXPRESS, 8/23/18
OPPENHEIM — A community solar project, the first-of-its-kind in the region, is generating enough energy for more than 250 electricity users or 750 homes... READ MORE
Solar energy forum held in Johnstown, NY
FULTONCOUNTYEXPRESS.COM, 6/20/18
Renters and homeowners investigate taking advantage of Kearsarge’s Johnstown, NY community solar project... READ MORE
Click to learn how you can be part of the community solar movement and save on your electric bill.
"The Ocean State", by Governor Gina Raimondo
June 2018
Kearsarge's Kingstown, RI solar project creates a stunning backdrop for Rhode Island Governor’s video Watch the video
R.I. Plays Catch-Up When It Comes to Solar Siting
ecoRI NEWS, 5/18/18
Paul Raducha began the 2,200-mile hike as a certified public accountant. He left the Appalachian Trail inspired to do more to protect the environment. Today, he's a senior developer for Kearsarge Energy... READ MORE
Narragansett, SK and URI All Pursuing Solar Power
THE NARRAGANSETT TIMES, 3/1/18
As the demand rises for alternative energy options, the towns of Narragansett and South Kingston and the University of Rhode Island are pursuing solar power ... READ MORE
Haverhill Considering Another Solar Project Atop City Dump
THE EAGLE TRIBUNE, 1/16/18
Mayor: 4.4 Megawatt project would bring in $3.5M over 20 years ... READ MORE
Great Barrington Farmer, School Now Happy with Planned Solar Array
THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE, 7/15/17
Plans for a commercial solar array on a patch of farmland sailed through a cheerful permit hearing Thursday after months of difficulty... READ MORE
Construction Starts on Solar Farm Behind Sunderland School
AMHERST BULLETIN, 10/22/16
The town’s electricity bill will soon drop when a solar farm behind the elementary school goes online. Construction has started by developer Kearsarge Energy ... READ MORE
Norwell Signs Solar Energy Agreement
NORWELL MARINER, 3/24/16
Norwell is looking to save money on energy costs by signing an agreement to buy solar energy from Kearsarge Energy...READ MORE
Schools Negotiate for Solar Panels
DUXBURY CLIPPER, 11/10/15
The School Committee last week decided to enter negotiations with two companies to develop a plan to use solar energy in the high school/middle school building to reduce energy costs and the use of traditional energy sources...READ MORE
Solar Power Deal to Benefit Randolph Residents
THE PATRIOT LEDGER, 5/22/15
RANDOLPH – Utility customers stand to reap nearly $5 million in lower energy costs through a 20-year purchase agreement between the town and a Watertown company that is planning to build a solar electricity generating facility...READ MORE
Project Of Distinction Award Winners Announced At PV America
SOLAR POWER WORLD, 6/26/14
The solar farm, implemented in two phases at the end of 2013 in Massachusetts is now providing over 80% of the yearly electricity consumed by the host town of Franklin, MA. Prior to the installation, the 600 acres owned by Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey was dedicated to farming... READ MORE
Solectria Renewables SMARTGRID Inverters to Power Projects Totaling 22MW in Massachusetts
SOLARPVDIRECTORY.COM, 6/24/14
Solectria Renewables, LLC, a leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced at the PV America show today in Boston, MA, that IESI (Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc.) has chosen Solectria Renewables SMARTGRID Inverters for seven projects in Massachusetts... READ MORE
New US utility-scale PV hits 156MW in May
PV TECH, 6/23/14
The US saw 156MW of utility-scale solar installed last month, up from 52MW in April, data from the country’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals... READ MORE
An Abbey’s path to fiscal salvation
THE BOSTON GLOBE, 1/5/14
The nuns of Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey have been working the land for more than six decades, so they see their latest venture — having more than 20,000 solar panels installed in a field on the Trappistine order’s property — as one more way of working in concert with nature... READ MORE
Eastern Bank provides $42m in financing for solar farms
THE BOSTON GLOBE, 7/16/13
Eastern Bank, a Boston-based bank with $8.6 billion in assets and more than 90 branches, said Tuesday that it has provided $42 million in financing for the creation of four solar farms in Massachusetts and one in New Jersey... READ MORE
Franklin to receive solar savings
THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS, 11/8/12
Town Council on Wednesday agreed to enter a power purchase agreement with a Newton green energy firm planning to build a solar farm atop land owned by nuns... READ MORE
Franklin Looks at Large Solar Farm
THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS, 7/24/12
In what would be one of its biggest green energy ventures yet, the town is in negotiations with a Newton-based company to build a 22,000-panel solar farm on private land... READ MORE
Sisters Celebrate Solar
NORFOLK WRENTHAM NEWS
“We are looking forward to including our neighbors in celebration of this landmark occasion,” adds Mother Maureen. “In collaborating on the solar energy project, we have found a responsible way to manage our fields. The fact that it benefits the town is a very great joy for us..." READ MORE
Solar gaining ground in Canton
CANTON CITIZEN
As a senior communications consultant with nearly two decades in the public relations field, Canton resident Liza Colburn considers it a must that she believes what her clients are selling... READ MORE
PRESS RELEASES
10 MWh Battery System Installed in Bellingham, MA
Press Release 2/17/22
Kearsarge and NHOA partner to install a major energy storage subsystem. READ MORE | WATCH THE VIDEO
Kearsarge Delivers Groundbreaking NH Project
Press Release 1/11/22
Kearsarge and the City of Manchester install the largest net metered solar project in NH. READ MORE
Kearsarge Delivers 34 MW of Renewable Energy
Press Release 6/29/21
Landfills, rooftops, battery storage & focus on sustainability drive growth. READ MORE
Amesbury Is Sole US Finalist for Smarter E Award
Press Release, 6/16/21
Amesbury Landfill Solar + Storage Project Selected as 2021 Smarter E AWARD Finalist. READ MORE
Stem, Inc. announces partnership with Kearsarge
Press Release, 3/2/21
Haverhill, MA site marks the largest front of meter solar plus storage project ... READ MORE
Major Milestone for CS Energy and Kearsarge
Press Release, 6/23/20
Kearsarge Amesbury is the largest landfill solar + storage site in MA. READ MORE
GZA Partners with Kearsarge Energy and The Town of Montague In Brownfield Development
Press Release, 5/28/20
The project entails capping a long-abandoned landfill and the construction of a solar array plus storage. READ MORE
Kearsarge Energy and NEC Energy Solutions Announce Completion of the Amesbury Solar + Storage Project
Press Release 1/21/20
Underutilized municipal landfill’s transformation into renewable energy producer is a win-win for City. READ MORE
Financing Announced for 8.8 MW of Kearsarge Renewable Energy Development, Including Battery Storage
Press release, 11/21/19
Cambridge Savings Bank financed 3 Kearsarge Energy Solar arrays, with the help of Sherin Lodgen LLP. READ MORE
Stem, Inc. Announces Kearsarge Energy Partnership
Press Release, 9/24/2019
Stem will deliver AI-powered energy storage management, creating long term value for Kearsarge’s sustainable energy portfolio. READ MORE
Common Energy Announces the Completion of Community Solar Projects in New York, In Partnership With Kearsarge Energy
PRESS RELEASE, 6/25/19
The two completed projects, located in Johnstown, NY, will generate approximately 6 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity each year, enough to power approximately 690 homes. Participants in the program receive clean energy credits on their National Grid bill each month and will save on average $3,000 over the life of the project. READ MORE
Kearsarge Energy Announces Andrew Bernstein Entrepreneur of the Year® 2019 Award Finalist in New England
PRESS RELEASE, 5/20/19
Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. READ MORE
Kearsarge Energy L.P. and People’s Credit Union Announce a Public-Private Partnership
PRESS RELEASE, 3/1/19
People’s Credit Union (PCU), a local financial institution based in Middletown, RI announces its support for the development of clean renewable energy in Rhode Island…READ MORE
Kearsarge Energy Announces Its First Community Solar Farm in NY
PRESS RELEASE, 8/17/2018
Located on 12 acres in Oppenheim, NY, the 1.94 MW project was developed and is owned and operated by Kearsarge... READ MORE
7 Solar Facilities Added to the Kearsarge Energy Portfolio
PRESS RELEASE, 6/25/18
Sherin and Lodgen LLP’s Solar Energy Practice Group represented Cambridge Savings Bank in the development of a portfolio of 7 solar facilities in Massachusetts by Kearsarge Energy... READ MORE
Sherin and Lodgen Represents Cambridge Savings Bank in Financing of 10 Solar Facilities in Massachusetts
PRESS RELEASE, 3/22/17
Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that its Solar Energy Practice Group represented Cambridge Savings Bank in the development of a portfolio of 10 solar facilities by Kearsarge Energy...READ MORE
Largest SREC II Project in Massachusetts Now in Operation
PRESS RELEASE, 5/5/15
Kearsarge Energy, a leading renewable energy project developer and financier based in Watertown, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the largest Massachusetts operating SREC II Solar PV Project, 4.9 MW DC ground-mounted Kearsarge Southwick.
Kearsarge Energy Completes Construction of 15.4 MW Massachusetts Solar Project Portfolio Saving Customers more than $17 million
PRESS RELEASE, 9/3/14
Kearsarge Energy, a leading renewable energy project developer and financier based in Watertown, Massachusetts, announced today the successful completion of its second portfolio of Massachusetts SREC I Solar PV Projects, totaling 15.4 MW across six sites.