Worcester, MA, May 7, 2018 - Conti
Solar, a national solar
engineering, procurement and construction
(EPC),
O&M and energy storage company,
announced today it is nearing completion of 15 solar power projects located in
Massachusetts. Ranging in size from 1.2 to 7 megawatts, the projects are owned
and will be operated by Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy provider
and number-one ranked utility in the nation for energy efficiency*. The solar
projects will deliver clean, renewable, solar electricity to Eversource Energy’s
regional customers.
Conti Solar was awarded more
than 75 percent of Eversource Energy’s Clean Energy Initiative in the first
block through a highly competitive request for proposals process. The initiative
is part of Eversource’s multifaceted Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) program,
a visionary company directive designed to guide the utility’s development in
alignment for top financial performance, customer reliability and operational
excellence.
“Eversource Energy has well-developed
and thorough approval processes to ensure our selection of EPC partners meet
our high standards on multiple levels, including technical capabilities, solar
experience, track record, safety, customer service and competitive pricing.
Conti Solar earned this project portfolio and we have been impressed with their
level of commitment and how responsive they have been in working with us,” said
Mark Kimball, Eversource Project Director – Solar.
“Eversource Energy’s vision
is to be the best energy company in the nation and Conti Solar is pleased to support
them in this consequential endeavor. Conti Solar has installed over 500 MW of
utility-scale solar across the country and will continue to focus on first-class
execution and outstanding customer service on the work we do,” said Matthew
Skidmore, CEO of Conti Solar.
About Conti Solar
Conti Solar is a
national EPC, O&M, and energy storage company. Our attention to detail,
flawless execution and collaborative culture has enabled us to successfully
develop and install over 500 MW of solar projects since our early initiatives
in 2008. We leverage established partnerships with solar developers, IPPs,
utilities, off-takers, suppliers and landowners to streamline project
development, design, construction and operations, driving down project costs
and creating value across all project stakeholders. Majority-owned by Ares EIF
with a minority position retained by the Conti Group, Conti Solar is well
positioned with a diversified network of industry experts and the financial
wherewithal to be a trusted, long-term partner. Learn more at www.contisolar.com.
About Eversource Energy
Eversource (NYSE: ES)
transmits and delivers electricity, natural gas and water to 1.7 million
customers throughout Massachusetts. This
includes approximately 1.4 million electric customers in 140 communities,
300,000 gas customers in 51 communities, and 19,500 water customers in five
communities. Recognized as the top U.S. utility for its energy efficiency
programs by the sustainability advocacy organization Ceres, Eversource
harnesses the commitment of about 8,000 employees across three states to build
a single, united company
around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior
customer service. For more information, please visit our website (www.eversource.com) and follow us on Twitter (@eversourceMA) and Facebook (facebook.com/EversourceMA). For more information on our water services,
visit www.aquarionwater.com.
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