Solar panels over the milk house/farm kitchen and office at Codman.
We’re excited to announce that the solar panels topping the barns at Codman are finally hooked up to the grid and producing electricity! You might remember that these panels were actually installed way back in late June. This very long process began as a part of our Vision 2020 Capital Campaign to invest in the farm as a long-term community resource, and it’s wonderful to see the solar project finally come to completion!
Farm Manager Pete Lowy (left) and former Board President David Alperovitz switch on the solar array at Codman for the first time. (pc: Fan Watkinson)
David Alperovitz, pictured here, a former Codman board member and President, was key to writing the state and federal grants that helped us to fund this project. His passion and vision were critical to seeing this project through to reality. Our thanks go out to David for all of his support and hard work, and for helping us to achieve our goal of greatly reducing our energy footprint. We fully anticipate Codman Farm to be NET-ZERO in 2020!
These panels should meet all of our energy needs, which is a huge step for us, and for the Town of Lincoln, as these panels are the first solar array on a town-owned building - though Codman Community Farms paid for and owns the PV System.
As we enter 2020, we are looking forward to another year of regenerative, sustainable farming - something the world desperately needs. Our respect for land, animals and people are at the core of our farming practices, and this solar array helps us to live by those values. You can help support us in this mission by donating, becoming a member, or shopping at our year-round Farm Store, stocked with our own, Lincoln-grown, pasture-raised meat and eggs. If you have questions for us, or would like to get involved by volunteering, donating equipment, leading a workshop or something else, feel free to get in touch with us. For now, we’re wishing you a happy and healthy start to the New Year!
Until Next Time,
~ Jon
