By Greentech Lead Team: California Solar Thermal, a solar
company, has set up a solar hot water heating system for the Parker-Kier
Apartments in downtown San Diego.
This 33-unit affordable housing project is being
renovated through the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The
building is owned and managed by the San Diego Housing Commission and will be
operated by the Catholic Charities.
“Our team is extremely happy to have been involved in
this project, developing solar hot water projects for low-income properties is
a huge focus for our company,” said Matt Traficonte, California Solar Thermal’s
operations manager.
Sunup Energy Systems served as the solar contractor and
installation team; California Solar Thermal provided the design, equipment
selection and delivery for the system and its components.
The system includes a SunReports remote performance
monitoring system. “This will allow for California Solar Thermal and our
customers to track system performance and access real-time energy data,” said
Matt from CST.
Parker Kier Apartments will qualify for a solar rebate,
provided by the California Solar Initiative- Thermal Program which offers cash
rebates of up to 500,000 for Multifamily and Commercial properties. Funding for
the CSI-Thermal program comes from public utility ratepayers and exceeds $250
million.
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