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PRESSRELEASE
PRESSRELEASE
Contact: Richard E. Waitt, Jr., PE,
Donald E. Bowen, Jr., PLS,
Gregory B. Lawes,
Phone: 800-466-5505
Email: mai@meridianassoc.com
Date: February 5, 2010
For Immediate Release
GOVERNOR PATRICK UNVEILS $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL SOLAR STIMULUS FUNDING
Meridian Associates, Inc.,
a leading provider of renewable energy, engineering and laser scanning
Nexamp
services announced that it is part of a project team led by , a full service clean energy solutions
company that has recently been awarded a contract for the turnkey development of large scale roof
ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects at 12 publically owned and operated water and
wastewater facilities across the state. Leveraging funds made available under the federal American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the project will provide an estimated aggregate electric
generating capacity of approximately 4 MW of clean, renewable energy.
This is one of several anticipated PV projects included as part
Recovery Plan to secure the stateÔs economic future and the Massachusetts Department of Energy
Resources (DOER) mission to create a greener energy future for the Commonwealth. The goals of the
project are to rapidly deploy large PV systems to create jobs quickly, foster expansion of the
Massachusetts PV industry, reduce long-term operating costs of the facilities, obtain competitive pricing
via volume purchase agreements, and provide maximum transparency and accountability. This project
will help advance the state towards its goal of 250 MW of solar energy installed by 2017.
The project includes the PV system design, procurement, site preparation, system installation, testing,
commissioning and post-installation monitoring to validate system performance at each of the 12 facilities.
Meridian will support the projectÔs survey, site design, permitting, and site related construction
administration needs at nine facilities where ground-based PV arrays are proposed. The team will train
staff at each of the facilities on how to properly operate and maintain the PV systems ensuring optimum
performance and energy generation. In addition to Meridian, the all-Massachusetts project team, led by
Nexamp, Inc. of North Andover MA, includes its partner in this venture Florence Electric LLC of Taun
MA, Fisher Contracting Corporation of Worcester and Security Fence of Hudson, MA.
Meridian Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, land
surveying and laser scanning firm. Meridian offers 3D mapping, renewable energy, sustainability and
infrastructure consulting services to corporate, commercial, industrial, institutional and public sector
clients. These services encompass the complete development process from initial site acquisition studies
to final compliance certification, analysis and implementation. The firm is headquartered in Beverly, MA
with regional offices in Westborough, MA, Houston, TX, and Cherry Hill, NJ. To learn more about Meridian
or contact them at 800-466-5505.
Associates, Inc., visit them at www.meridianassoc.com
MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
MWRA Carroll Facility
Massachusetts Solar Stimulus (MaSS) Program
Project:
Nexamp, Inc.
Client:
The Massachusetts Water Resources Association’s
(MWRA) John J. Carroll water treatment plant’s property is
located at the intersection of the communities of
Marlborough, Southborough & Northborough, MA. The
facility provides clean drinking water to 2.3 million people in
44 Massachusetts communities. This facility is participating
in the MaSS Solar Stimulus project, and is in the design
phase of incorporating a 440-kilowatt ground-based solar
PV array on the property. This array will help reduce the
overall electricity consumption at the facility.
Meridian Associates is providing land surveying and civil
site design services which include design plans for the
array location, construction layout and administration, as
well as permitting assistance for the project.
Civil Engineering 3D Laser Scanning Landscape Architecture Land Survey Sustainability
mai@meridianassoc.com (800) 466-5505
www.meridianassoc.com
MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
Massachusetts Solar Stimulus (MaSS) Program
Project:
Nexamp, Inc.
Client:
The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District serves five
communities in northern Massachusetts and southern New
Hampshire, and treats approximately 30 million gallons of
wastewater every day. This facility was chosen to
participate in the MaSS Solar Stimulus project and is in the
design phase of incorporating two ground-based solar PV
arrays, totaling 415 kilowatts. This renewable energy
system will provide clean power and lower the overall
electricity consumption at the facility.
Meridian Associates is providing land surveying and civil
site design services which include design plans for the
array locations, as well as permitting assistance for the
project.
Civil Engineering 3D Laser Scanning Landscape Architecture Land Survey Sustainability
mai@meridianassoc.com (800) 466-5505
www.meridianassoc.com
MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
The Crooked Spring Water Treatment Facility
Massachusetts Solar Stimulus (MaSS) Program
Project:
Nexamp, Inc.
Client:
The Chelmsford Water District’s Crooked Spring Water
Treatment Facility provides 75% of the residents of
Chelmsford, MA with their drinking water. As part of the
MaSS Solar Stimulus project, the facility is in the design
phase of incorporating an approx. 900-kilowatt ground-
based solar PV array. This array will help reduce the
overall electricity consumption of the facility over the next
20 years.
Meridian Associates is providing civil site design services
which include design plans for the array location and the
surrounding perimeter fencing, along with re-routing
existing storm drains. Meridian is also providing land
surveying services, including construction layout.
Construction administration is also being provided on this
site.
Civil Engineering 3D Laser Scanning Landscape Architecture Land Survey Sustainability
mai@meridianassoc.com (800) 466-5505
www.meridianassoc.com