Solventerra

LOWELL
Massachusetts

Palmer financed the construction of a 197.34 kW DC solar photovoltaic system located on the roofs of three neighboring mill buildings in Lowell, MA. The host buildings are part of the Western Avenue Studios complex, a historic redevelopment project which is converting the old mill buildings into artist studios, workspaces and residences for the arts community.

At the time it was constructed, the project was one of the largest solar PV projects on a non-industrial /commercial rooftop in Massachusetts. The system commenced commercial operations on September 1, 2011 and qualifies for net metering as well as Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (“SRECs”) pursuant to the provisions of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Act.

LOCATION: Lowell, MA
DATE: 2011
TYPE: Solar Photovoltaic
PALMER’S ROLE: Investor
AMOUNT: $1,045,000

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Gordon L. Deane, the President of Palmer, has been leading Palmer’s energy efforts since 1981. During this time, Gordon has been involved in all aspects of developing, financing, and managing non-conventional energy projects for Palmer involving over $2.6 billion of financing and ranging from Maine to Hawaii. He has also provided consulting services to the US Department of Commerce on energy project development and financing in several foreign countries.

Prior to joining Palmer, Gordon served as a consultant to the US EPA and several state environmental organizations. He was also the manager of a 6-state alternative energy program sponsored by the New England Regional Commission and the US Department of Energy. Gordon is the current Chair of the Board of NTBG and also sits on the boards of other non-profit and for-profit entities.

Gordon has a BA with Honors in Physics from Oberlin College and an MS in Environmental Science from Harvard University.