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In conjunction with Clean Energy Collective (CEC), the 2MW community solar project is located on the grounds of the Bloomfield Board of Education. This initial community solar offering allows the option for residents, governments and businesses to choose community solar energy for the first time. ![IMG_5963](https://blog.ameresco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5963.jpg?width=1600&name=IMG_5963.jpg) Construction on the array began in early February 2019 and was completed by Ameresco in August 2019. The state’s inaugural project will generate clean, renewable energy and provide savings to residents, the school district and low- to moderate-income subscribers. The project will allow for a 60 percent off-take in energy demand for the school district, with the remaining capacity available for the residential community. “This project will bring many benefits to the Bloomfield, CT community, and participants in the array will benefit from Ameresco’s asset ownership experience, as well as CEC’s ability to deliver customer service throughout the length of the program,” said Paul Spencer Chief Executive Office of Clean Energy Collective “Launching the first project in Connecticut also enforces our continued commitment to project development across the U.S. and particularly in the northeast,” he added. ![IMG_5970](https://blog.ameresco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5970.jpg?width=1600&name=IMG_5970.jpg) Ameresco, the owner of the project will oversee the operations and maintenance of the site, while CEC will provide customer care services. ![IMG_5877](https://blog.ameresco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5877.jpg?width=1600&name=IMG_5877.jpg) “Cities and towns across New England are welcoming solar projects in increasing numbers because of the major positive impact they can have in a community,” said Michael T. 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