WCVBTV Boston Channel 5 “Decades-Old Company Goes High-Tech: Boston Sand And Gravel Adds Solar Panels” December 30, 2008. Thousands pass the flagship plant every day. Known for sand, gravel and cement, the 95-year-old firm has built its reputation on concrete using natural resources. But times are changing. Peer off Interstate 93 now, and you’ll see the latest project — more than 550 solar panels. Link to Video.
Monthly Archives: December 2008
The Eagle Tribune “‘It’s the economy, stupid’ Top 10 business stories of 2008″
The Eagle Tribune “‘It’s the economy, stupid’ Top 10 business stories of 2008″ December 28, 2008. North Andover business capitalizes on the alternate energy market. Link to Article.
Mass High Tech: “Despite lower oil prices, alternative energy firms upbeat for 2009″
Mass High Tech: “Despite lower oil prices, alternative energy firms upbeat for 2009″ December 19, 2008. Jonathan Abe, vice president of North Andover-based solar installer and energy consulting firm Nexamp Inc., said his solar business has seen little effect from the drop in prices. Link to Article.
Charlestown Patriot Bridge: “Boston Sand & Gravel completes largest Commonwealth solar energy project”
Charlestown Patriot Bridge: “Boston Sand & Gravel completes largest Commonwealth solar energy project “ December 18, 2008. Designed and installed by Nexamp, Inc. of North Andover, a turnkey clean energy solutions company, and financed with help from the state’s Commonwealth Solar initiative, the more than 550- panel PV system covers 22,000 square feet and will produce 75 percent (120,000 KWH) of the power used by the maintenance facility each year. Link to Article.
Boston.com GreenBlog: “Sand, Gravel — And Now, Sun”
Boston.com GreenBlog: “Sand, Gravel — And Now, Sun” December 10, 2008. Travelers on Interstate 93 might spy a bit of sparkle coming off the roof of Boston Sand & Gravel Co’s maintenance facility in Charlestown. The company recently unveiled a 109 kilowatt solar-power system — the largest to be built under the state’s new Commonwealth Solar initiative. Link to Article.
Mass High Tech: “Solar Panel Installers Jump 200% Under Mass. Program”
Mass High Tech: “Solar Panel Installers Jump 200% Under Mass. Program” December 5, 2008. In North Andover, Nexamp Inc. is among the fastest growing “newbies” in the industry. Founded three years ago, the company has gone from 10 employees last year to 25 today, focusing on both the logistics of getting a solar system up and running, as well as the actual installations. Link to Article.