Pivot Energy
National commercial and community solar provider Pivot Energy announced that it is supporting the sustainability goals of Mile High Ministries by investing $100,000 toward the development of a 50-kW onsite solar array and providing a 196-kW community solar subscription to the nonprofit organization’s new affordable housing complex. , Clara Brown Commons (CBC).
Mile High Ministries established a CBC in a northeast Denver neighborhood that borders some of the most contaminated populated areas in the country. This new development complex is an excellent example of local citizens coming together to address a long history of environmental neglect.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this community-led initiative,” said Tom Hunt, CEO of Pivot Energy. “We are listening to the needs of these northeast Denver communities and are hopeful that this clean energy initiative will help address poor air quality in their neighborhoods. Now Mile High Ministries and their partners across the city are taking action by creating a sustainable and affordable project that preserves the character of this neighborhood for generations to come.
Clara Brown Commons gets its name from “Aunt Clara” Brown, a Colorado pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who devoted her life and a modest fortune to caring for those in need; in addition to caring for sick and injured miners, Clara paid former slaves, like herself, to move to Colorado, attend college and start a new life. Drawing inspiration from Clara’s legacy of kindness, generosity and neighborly love, CBC welcomes Denver residents to affordable housing and a supportive community, while connecting them to valuable local resources, transit, schools and activities.
“We are pleased that Pivot Energy understands the importance of this ambitious project,” said Jeff Johnsen, executive director of Mile High Ministries. “Their contributions will not only help us reduce the environmental impact of our new complex, but more importantly give those in need access to affordable, clean energy, and the knowledge that they are involved in the global fight against climate change.”
Energy from this solar array and community solar agreement will help offset CBC’s electricity use, reducing reliance on fossil fuels for 61 apartments, 17 townhomes and shared gathering spaces.
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