Fairfield is Going Solar

The Town of Fairfield has selected Skyview Ventures to install solar facilities at the Fairfield Theatre Company, the Parks and Recreation Department, Operation Hope and the Fire Department Headquarters.

Fairfield will purchase energy from Skyview Ventures at a lower rate than it's currently paying, and the project is projected to save the town $400,000 over the next 20 years, according to First Selectman Mike Tetreau.

“I am proud Fairfield is taking the lead as a progressive town that embraces clean energy and green initiatives which are so vital to the well-being of our residents and our community,” said Tetreau. “I am proud to support local green efforts and I encourage more residents to help make Fairfield a greener and more sustainable place to live.”

The solar project was spearheaded by Assistant Director of Fairfield’s Department of Public Works, Ed Boman, who shared Tetreau’s enthusiasm on the newly reached agreement.

“Clean energy and conservation are paramount issues to the Town of Fairfield, which has championed and supported dozens of initiatives to promote environmental health while cutting municipal spending,” said Boman.

Installations will begin in the coming weeks, and three of the four projects should be completed by January 2014, according to Andy Karetsky, President of Skyview Ventures.

“We have enjoyed developing these projects in conjunction with the Town of Fairfield,” said Karetsky. “We look forward to working on additional projects with the town.”