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DSD Renewables<\/a> and National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) have completed the installation of a 1.85-MW ground-mount solar project at The Village at Orchard Ridge – A National Lutheran Community in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.<\/p>\n

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This recently completed project advances NLCS\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability and achieving 100% clean, renewable energy usage across its communities. The installation will meet 85% of The Village at Orchard Ridge\u2019s energy needs by producing an estimated 2,396 MWh of energy per year, the equivalent of powering 330 homes annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

“In the face of growing climate change concerns, it\u2019s increasingly important that organizations like NLCS take the lead in demonstrating environmental stewardship, and we\u2019re proud to have been a part of it,\u201d said David Eisenbud, senior director of origination of DSD. \u201cIn this new market for DSD, our team brought ingenuity and rigor to every step in the process, and now we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on residents at The Village at Orchard Ridge and the surrounding community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Construction for this project began in July 2022. Not only was this project in a new market for DSD, but solar was also a newer generation asset class for the local utility. The project was met with challenges, but DSD worked closely with NLCS and the local utility to provide innovative solutions throughout the process: overcoming interconnection limitations; designing a solution that complimented the aesthetics of the Life Plan Community; and ensuring that the construction and development process had minimal disruption to the community\u2019s 300-plus residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that \u2018leadership by doing\u2019 is the best way to make a meaningful impact on our community,\u201d said Richard Mazza, chief financial officer and executive VP of business planning and development at National Lutheran Communities & Services. \u201cThis project is a testament to that mindset. Not only does it reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs, but it also gives our residents an opportunity to be proactive in environmental initiatives. We\u2019re happy to serve as a model to other Life Plan Communities of what\u2019s possible when it comes to what many non-profits may consider beyond their reach or expertise. The team at DSD brought the expertise and creative partnership we needed to bring our sustainability vision to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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