Solar power coming to 4 Falmouth Housing Authority complexes. Here’s where, when and why.

The Falmouth Housing Authority is partnering with Sunwealth to bring solar power to several of its properties.

The project will add 503.66 kilowatts of renewable energy capacity across four locations, according to a community announcement.

The initiative is expected to save the housing authority about $49,147 in the first year and more than $1.35 million over the next 20 years. The savings come from Power Purchase Agreements, which allow the authority to receive discounted electricity from the solar arrays with no upfront cost.

Construction is set to begin in the fall of 2025 at Rose Morin Apartments, the first site in the initiative. Sunwealth will oversee the development, installation and management of all systems.

The projects have qualified for the low-income Investment Tax Credit adder and will also receive the energy community ITC adder, further enhancing the long-term economic and environmental benefits.

“This partnership represents a major step forward in both financial stewardship and environmental responsibility,” Bobbi Richards, executive director of the Falmouth Housing Authority, said in the announcement. “Our residents will benefit from the savings these projects bring, while our community benefits from a reduced carbon footprint and increased access to renewable energy.”

The four locations receiving solar power are Harborview Main Building, Harborview Offices, Rose Morin Apartments and Tataket Apartments.

For more information about the Falmouth Housing Authority and its sustainability initiatives, visit falmouthhousing.org or contact the FHA office at 508-548-1977.

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