Northern New England
Grid-Connected Solar
Careful site selection and design of solar arrays and collaboration and communication with local representatives and neighbors are integral components to the success VERA has bringing ground mounted solar projects to fruition.
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Siting the array in the natural environment while respecting our natural resources encourages multiple land use opportunities to be incorporated in the community planning processes.
For Norwich Technologies, over her six-year tenure, Martha managed and permitted over 100 projects ranging in sizes and totaling 50+ megawatts in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The projects range from Vermont's 50-500 kW net metered projects, 2.2 MW Standard Offer and larger utility-PPA projects to Maine's NEB programs from 975kW to 5MW arrays.
Maple Hill Solar, Starksboro, VT
A Vermont resident and local business owner reached out to VERA and its associates with interest in developing solar on her land in Starksboro, VT. She was interested in maintaining the tranquil site while contributing to Vermont’s renewable energy goals. With the help of VERA’s expertise, a 150-kilowatt project was constructed which seamlessly blends the existing working landscape, grazing animals, and state-of-the-art photovoltaic technology.
Vermont State Agencies Projects
VERA provided development expertise, permitting services and expert testimony for over 10 Vermont net-metered projects to the Dept of Buildings & General Services, Dept of Transportation and Dept of Fish and Wildlife.
The 150 to 500kW group-net-metered solar electric generation facilities are installed at state correction facilities in St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Vergennes, and Windsor, and the Fair Haven Welcome Center, and the Salisbury and Grand Isle Fish Culture Stations.
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The Welcome Center hosts an educational solar interface display which VTrans and BGS consider a benefit to the visitors of Vermont.
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Vermont Technical College in Randolph also hosts a 500kW net-metered array which supports the college's substantial interest in offsetting its utility costs and reducing its carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels.
