Resilience Hub + SES Expertise
SES is excited to have completed the successful installation and launch of the first privately owned resilience hub in Montgomery County at Hampshire Towers apartments. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources, this hub was custom-designed with and for the local community. It will serve as a vital resource in times of need, providing essential support to residents and the surrounding community during emergencies and crises.
Hampshire Towers Resilience Hub includes electric HVAC systems, a 159 kW solar system, and 400 kWh of energy storage. During an emergency, resilience hubs are an essential resource. Hampshire Towers in Montgomery County Maryland is now a community-serving facility that can provide support to residents and the surrounding community, including the Red Cross, before, during, or after a natural disaster or emergency. Hampshire Towers will now be a central point for gathering, information sharing, accessing resources, supporting, and providing relief to first responders.
Five Key Components of Resilience Hubs
Financials and Incentives
The Montgomery County GreenBank provided a $4.5 million construction loan, Montgomery County DHCA contributed $6 million, and Hampshire Towers ownership contributed $9 million. The solar system offsets approximately $25,000 in energy costs annually and generates $5,000 in SREC revenue for Hampshire Towers. The solar PV system will mitigate 130 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year and produce a positive net cash flow for the property that helps maintain the affordability of residents’ energy costs for years to come.
Environmental Impact:
The project will decrease natural gas use by 37,292 kWh/year and mitigate 138 metric tons of GHG emissions annually. It will also provide a total of $164,545 in savings per year from lower energy and maintenance expenses while improving the quality of life for the residents. We are proud to be at the forefront of developing sustainable, solar solutions for Montgomery County and beyond. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all our partners and stakeholders who made this milestone possible: Maryland Energy Administration, Sandy Spring Bank, Era Building Solutions, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
Agradecemos especiais à propriedade da Hampshire Towers, Orlo Properties, por sua liderança visionária em adotar a energia limpa e seu compromisso com um futuro sustentável para todos! Construção