The Town of Jaffrey has partnered with ReVision Energy to build a community solar array atop a former municipal landfill, a project aimed at expanding clean energy access and reducing costs for low-income residents.
Construction is underway at the capped landfill site, with the 1.34-megawatt array expected to be operational in early 2027. The town will lease the property to ReVision Energy and receive $10,000 annually, with payments increasing over time.
Town Manager Jon Frederick said the project makes productive use of otherwise unusable land while supporting residents in need of energy savings.
ReVision Energy, a Brentwood-based, employee-owned company, is leading development of the project. Financing is provided by Blue Haven Solar, part of Blue Haven Initiative, which focuses on investments with social and environmental impact.
The array will include 2,266 U.S.-assembled solar panels and is expected to generate more than 1.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, offsetting about 933 tons of carbon emissions.
All of the energy produced will support about 250 low- and moderate-income households participating in or eligible for New Hampshire’s Electric Assistance Program. Participants are expected to receive up to $2 million in total bill credits over the life of the project, with savings of about 25% on electricity supply costs.
Eversource will manage customer enrollment, prioritizing eligible households in Jaffrey and nearby communities under guidelines set by the New Hampshire Department of Energy.
Officials said the project highlights how municipalities can repurpose closed landfills to generate revenue, meet clean energy goals and deliver direct benefits to residents facing rising energy costs.
