The Connecticut Water Co. said it will begin construction on a solar array installation at its corporate office and southern region work center in Clinton next month.
The solar array, a combination of roof and ground-mounted units, will completely offset electrical consumption at both facilities, the company said. It will also provide energy for two high-capacity electric vehicle charging stations, as the company electrifies part of its utility fleet.
Connecticut Water president Craig J. Patla said this is the company’s latest step toward its goal of reducing emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030.
In addition to environmental benefits, the solar installation should help stabilize Connecticut Water’s energy costs and keep water costs stable for consumers, the company said.Â
The array is expected to be completed in June 2023 and will generate 275 kilowatts of power.
Connecticut Water has installed two other solar arrays, one at the Stewart Water Treatment Plant in Naugatuck, generating 25% of the power needed for that facility, and another in Colchester at the Westchester Village system, which nearly offsets power use for that system.Â
