Solar-Powered Wastewater Treatment Plant Will Offset Nearly Half of its Electrical Consumption and Save Taxpayers $90,000 a Year

BRANCHBURG, N.J., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Energy Partners today announced the completion of a 578kW solar photovoltaic system at the Morristown Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project will be inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, May 28, at 1 p.m. on the facility grounds located at 80 East Hanover Avenue in Cedar Knolls.

Vanguard, a leader in the design and installation of large scale solar installations, teamed with Ferriera Construction on the project which features multiple ground and roof-mounted arrays, including an innovative solar canopy structure that was erected over a filtration tank to maximize space. The installation consists of 2,886 Kyocera Solar and BP Solar Modules. Site work, civil engineering and steel erection were provided by Ferreira Construction Company, Inc.

The solar installation will produce approximately 635,800 kWh or 40% of the electricity needed to operate the waste water treatment plant from the clean, renewable power of sunlight. The system is expected to save the town a minimum $90,000 a year. The project was made possible by a $1,464,734 incentive rebate from the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. The solar installation saves Morristown taxpayers money by generating electricity that not only powers the wastewater treatment plant, but also increases revenue by selling Solar Renewal Energy Credits. The project will pay for itself in less than eight years with energy savings and SREC revenues.

Additionally, the energy production from the plant's photovoltaic system is the equivalent of conserving 49,318 gallons of gasoline, preserving 3 acres of forest and taking 81 cars off the road.

"Vanguard is pleased to support the Town of Morristown's commitment to its citizens and the environment. New Jersey has demonstrated world class leadership with solar renewable energy and we are happy to support the state's green economy," stated Paul Zensky, president of Vanguard Energy Partners.

Noveda Technologies' SunFlow Monitor(TM), recipient of the 2007 Market Innovator Award by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, will track in real time -- via the internet -- the solar production, facility consumption and system efficiency.

"We are pleased to join Vanguard Energy Partners in contributing to New Jersey's renewable energy goals with installations that reflect a growing trend," stated Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc.

About Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC:

Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC (www.vanguardenergypartners.com) is a renewable energy company that provides innovative power solutions and energy efficiency measures for commercial and industrial applications within the private and public sectors. With operating offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida, Vanguard excels at the planning, design and construction of turnkey solar electric systems and has extensive experience in construction, commercial roofing and electrical systems management. With over 100 solar electric installations, Vanguard has completed over 8mW of DC rated capacity.

About Ferreira Construction Company, LLC:

Ferreira Construction (www.ferreiraconstruction.com) is a large, heavy highway, road and bridge construction company. From its 42,000-square-foot headquarters located in New Jersey, Ferreira serves the tri-state area. Ferreira also maintains a Southern Division office which serves the State of Florida. Founded in 1988, Ferreira Construction has become a leader in the industry with a bonding capacity of $200 million and over 100 road and bridge projects to its credit.

SOURCE Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC

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