Recent Projects Completed By IRC Solar Roof Systems
New Hampshire Liquor & Wine, Nashua, NH: Solar Roof Systems recently installs a 10,800 kW complete Solar PV system at the new state-of-the-art New Hampshire Liquor and Wine outlet in Nashua, which replaces the old Liquor building (which now stands behind the new facility). The impressive 20,000 square foot building is now the largest facility in the New Hampshire Liquor Commision, and also reaches a new eco-friendly green standard for the community.
Lamey Wellehan, Auburn: IRC Solar Roof Systems recently “covers” Lamey Wellehan of Auburn in Solar Panels. The panels are projected to generate approximately 43,000 kilowatts of electricity per year, which will slash their energy bills by at least 65%. The panels installed for this project are distinguished by monocrystalline solar cells with high cell efficiencies for the highest possible output, and will provide Lamey with 25 years of warranted electricity production.
Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Boothbay: Industrial Roofing & Siding and Solar Roof Systems recently installed metal and asphalt shingle roofing system, as well as a 27.6 kW roof-mounted PV system on the Bosarge Family Education Center (their brand-new education and administration building) and a 20.7 kW ground-mounted PV system installed on their tennis court. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens recently hosted the grand-opening for this stunning new Lead-platinum building.
River Valley Village, Lewiston: River Valley Village is The Caleb Foundation’s largest acquisition. This low and moderate income community is located on the Androscoggin River in Lewiston. All of the 297 units received extensive renovations including energy efficient windows, insulation, new condensing furnaces and Maine’s largest solar thermal installation from IRC Solar Roof Systems. The Caleb Group works closely with City officials and community organizations to ensure the revitalization of the buildings is accompanied by the renewal of the human spirit of The Village residents.
Hannaford, Augusta: Hannaford, based in Augusta, Maine and owned by The Delhaize Group of Brussels, Belgium, achieved LEED Platinum certification for it’s new Augusta grocery store. The 50,000 square foot store will be a laboratory for the company to test new innovations that lower energy usage, waste and water consumption. The project includes green design features including daylighting, solar photovoltaic panels, and vegetative and reflective white roof from IRC Industrial Roofing & Siding and IRC Solar Roof Systems.
Olde Woolen Mill: For over a century, The Olde Woolen Mill was the “focal point” of North Berwick, according to Town Manager Dwayne Morin. Recently, however, it had fallen into such a state of disrepair that Morin said he was worried it was “going to fall into the (Great Works) river,” which runs behind the mill in the center of town. The two-year, $8 million project converted the mill into 40 apartments for those aged 55 and older. The work was undertaken by the Swampscott-Mass.-based Caleb Foundation, which operates affordable housing buildings throughout New England. It was funded through a combination of state and federal grants, and was the first project funded by Maine’s State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, which was signed into law last year. The mill, which is on the National Register of Historic Place, retained many of its original features, from the smokestack to the spiral staircase to the steam-engine wheel. Modern enhancements, like our solar thermal panels that heat the hot water were added.
The Meadowmere Resort: Meadowmere Resort has always envisioned the hotel as a place to experience warm Maine hospitality. As far back as 1983, the Meadowmere Resort has been welcoming visitors and providing accommodations in the heart of Ogunquit. Now, the Meadowmere Resort makes a commitment to the resources so important to Maine by taking part in the Green Lodging Certification Program. Administered by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), The Meadowmere Resort has been certified as a Maine DEP Environmental Leader in 2006 and is Ogunquit’s First and only Certified Maine Environmental Leader Hotel.The addition of a 48 panel commercial solar thermal hot-water system installed by IRC Solar Roof Systems at The Meadowmere Resort is a daily reminder to the community and guests of the economic and environmental commitment of the resort.
Camden Hills Regional High School: The Camden Hills Regional High School serves the Five Towns of Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Hope and Appleton. The state-of-the-art building is ten years old and serves as a hub for community arts, senior programs, adult education as well as its primary focus as an award winning high school. IRC Industrial Roofing Companies and Solar Roof Systems worked with the town and school administration and were awarded an Efficiency Maine “Community Demonstration Grant” for a 7.92Kw interactive photovoltaic system. The system will create diverse public awareness as well as a future generation of high school students who will be able to learn about this exciting source of renewable energy.
The IRC Industrial Roofing Companies Shop and Warehouse: The IRC Companies of Lewiston, ME has recently completed construction of a new 10,000 sq/ft state-of-the-art warehouse at their corporate headquarters. Solar Roof Systems installed a natural light Daylighting system which integrates sensors and efficient dimmable T-8 lighting fixtures to save more than half their annual lighting costs. In addition, a 1,000 sq/ft SolarWall® has been installed to capture warm fresh air and distribute the sun’s heat throughout the facility. Current plans include a commercial photovoltaic system and Green Grid® vegetative roof system in addition to efficiency and recycling programs already established.
