Hartford, CT (May 5, 2021) – The Connecticut Green Bank proudly announces that 55 Realty Drive in Cheshire has closed on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system. The 26,458-square foot office building is owned by sibling partners Amy, Gerald, Adrienne and Steven Barker, and is home to six tenants, including Barker Specialty Advertising Co. Inc.

“Barker Specialty is committed to help build a sustainable future for our community and planet. We mitigate our carbon footprint through environmentally conscious actions, and partner with suppliers who responsibly source products and materials,” said Gerry Barker, President of Barker Specialty. “Adding solar to our property helps us take another step to our goals.”

The 102.4 kW solar system will be installed by Verogy, a solar developer headquartered in Hartford. The system is projected to produce energy savings equal to the energy used by 212 homes in a year and gross total cost savings of more than $730,000 over the 25-year effective useful life of the panels.

“To reach our goal of continuous reduction of our carbon footprint, we have looked inward to what we could control through business operations and culture. This project is a giant leap towards showing how our buildings can also be a part of the solution,” said Jane Leukart, Director of Sustainability at Barker Specialty.

Barker Specialty has been the one-stop source for all promotional and marketing needs for over 70 years. Barker is a service oriented, innovative promotional marketing agency, specializing in promotional products, logoed merchandise, apparel, premium gifts, awards, tradeshow displays and signage.

“We are always excited to see businesses using C-PACE financing to advance their sustainability plans,” said Mackey Dykes, Vice President of Financing Programs at the Green Bank. “The installation of solar systems is a great way to reduce costs and improve the environmental footprint of a building.”

For more information on C-PACE please visit C-PACE