Barnard Environmental School / New Haven, CT

Barnard Environmental School

“The fact that New Haven is putting up these solar panels means that they value energy independence and they value mitigating the effects of climate change. I hope that every city and town across the state can follow New Haven's lead.”

Jonathan Edwards, CEO, Smart Power, Subsidiary of Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

n August of 2006, Alteris™ Renewables transformed the roof of the Barnard School into the second largest solar panel project in the state. They installed 272 panels on the roof of the K-8 school. The system generates 16% of the school’s electricity needs.With support from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and expected state rebates, the city will break even on it’s contribution in less than a year.

Installation Type Flat Roof Solar Array
Location New Haven, CT
Type of Panel Schott Solar ASE-300-50
Date Completed Sep 2006
Type of Inverter Selectria PVI-77kW
System Size 81.60 kW
Power Generated (annual) 2,500,000 kWh
PV Surface Area 15582 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $23,990

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 2,424,350 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 11,310 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 2,651,900 driving miles

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  • The fact that New Haven is putting up these solar panels means that they value energy independence and they value mitigating the effects of climate change. I hope that every city and town across the state can follow New Haven's lead.

    Jonathan Edwards, CEO, Smart Power, Subsidiary of Connecticut Clean Energy Fund