Category: Green Buildings

Solar energy offers many advantages for property owners and real estate developers. In this article we will explore solar canopies; one of the lesser known but more innovative approaches for deploying solar energy. Solar canopies, also known as solar carports, are structures with integrated PV panels that are typically installed in parking lots, essentially a carport made out of solar panels.

Cambridge, MA Nauset Construction completed Point 262, a LEED Silver pre-certified, luxury condominium development that provides 55 one-and two-bedroom units close to one of the world’s most vibrant life sciences markets. Located within walking distance from life science epicenter Kendall Sq. and Mass General Hospital, and adjacent to Twin City Plaza

As real estate developers and property owners across the state fine tune their forecasts for existing buildings and new projects for 2019, its worthwhile to take a closer look at the changing landscape for solar energy. Massachusetts has been a regional leader for solar friendly policies and the deployment of solar energy.

If you’re like me, I’m sure you have had those moments when your energy bill arrives and you find yourself saying “can that be right?” With all of the stifling heat this summer and HVAC systems working overtime to keep up, many building owners or their tenants are probably thinking the same thing.