Evesham Township

June 23, 2010

Dear Residents and Community Stakeholders:

As part of the Township’s ongoing efforts to be responsible stewards of our nation’s natural resources and to structurally reduce municipal operating expenses, the Township Council has approved a $1.5 million contract for the installation of solar panels on the Evesham Township Municipal Building, Blue Barn Recreational facility, and Parks Maintenance garage.

The Township, through the guidance of its consulting engineer (and resident) Greg Sullivan, PE, of Remington and Vernick, Inc., along with the support of the Evesham Township Environmental Commission, was able to secure over one million dollars in grants from state and federal sources.  Consequently, this investment will yield immediate and significant budget savings once installed. 

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is providing rebates of $808,000 and the U.S. Department of Energy will contribute a $192,800 Energy Efficiency Block Grant (stimulus grant) for the project.  The solar panels will save 2.3 million dollars in avoided energy costs over the 25 year life span of the project.  Additionally, the Township will earn 2.7 million dollars in revenues through the sale of solar renewable energy certificates over 15 years. 

The Township Council awarded the construction contract to EMSA Construction of Parlin, NJ after an extensive competitive bidding process.  Construction is expected to begin in August.

Regards,

Thomas J. Czerniecki
Township Manager