West Hartford Advances Clean Energy Goals with Solar Installation at Department of Public Works
Project supports the Town’s long-term climate strategy and expands renewable energy across municipal infrastructure
West Hartford, CT (March 31, 2026) – The Town of West Hartford and Greenskies Clean Focus, a national leader in commercial renewable energy development, have completed a rooftop solar installation at the Town’s Department of Public Works facility, further advancing West Hartford’s commitment to expanding renewable energy across municipal infrastructure and achieving its goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
Developed and constructed by Greenskies, which will own and operate the system over the long term, the installation provides on-site renewable electricity for the facility under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project offsets a portion of the building’s electricity use, locks in a lower energy rate to help reduce municipal operating costs, and supports the Town’s long-term climate and energy goals.
The new system replaces a solar array originally installed at the facility in 2012, which was removed in 2022 to accommodate the building’s roof replacement. The upgraded installation restores on-site solar generation and continues the Town’s commitment to deploying clean energy across municipal infrastructure.
“The Town of West Hartford is committed to a clean energy future and actively pursues opportunities for both on-site and off-site solar, as well as purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset carbon emissions from traditional grid-based consumption,” said Catherine Diviney, Energy Specialist for the Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Public Schools.
West Hartford has established itself as a leader in municipal sustainability. The Town’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, adopted in 2021, commits the community to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. In recognition of its climate leadership and sustainability initiatives, West Hartford earned Gold-level certification from Sustainable CT in 2024.
“Communities like West Hartford are demonstrating how municipal infrastructure can play an important role in advancing practical clean energy solutions,” said Ryan Linares, Head of Real Estate at Greenskies Clean Focus. “We’re proud to support the Town’s long-term energy strategy and help deliver reliable renewable power that benefits both taxpayers and the environment.”
The Department of Public Works installation builds on West Hartford’s broader efforts to improve energy efficiency, expand renewable energy use across municipal buildings, and strengthen local climate resilience.
About Greenskies Clean Focus
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Greenskies Clean Focus is a national leader in commercial renewable energy development. The company operates a fully integrated platform that originates, develops, constructs, finances, owns, and operates distributed generation projects across the United States. Greenskies specializes in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, serving large corporations, commercial real estate owners, and public sector entities seeking reliable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions. Through its long-term ownership model, Greenskies delivers reliable energy savings and measurable environmental benefits to its partners. To date, the company has developed and constructed more than 390 megawatts of renewable energy facilities across over 700 projects in 19 states.
For more information, visit www.greenskies.com.
About the Town of West Hartford
The Town of West Hartford is dynamic and diverse, offering the best of the urban and suburban experience. We are an inclusive and engaged community with caring and responsible leadership. Our residents are enriched by excellent public schools, outstanding public safety, vibrant public spaces, and programs and services for all ages. The unique cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities throughout town make us a regional destination. West Hartford is a great place to live, work, play, and retire.
For more information, visit www.westhartfordct.gov.