Energy is the life line of the economy and essential to sustaining a community.  However, it is now common knowledge that our excessive reliance on conventional energy sources, i.e. fossil fuels and nuclear power, is causing serious economic, environmental and political damages.  Global warming, acid rain, nuclear contamination, depletion, energy insecurities and energy wars are growing realities of our future, threatening sustainability.

In the face of this scenario, every action towards a transition to the sustainable energy path is of critical importance.  We need to “think globally, act locally.” Solar Fenway is a grassroots expression of our active commitment to the vision of the Fenway as a sustainable urban community.  Vision and action must come together. Through multiple projects, Solar Fenway will integrate renewable energy technologies into both existing and future buildings in the Fenway. 

BAA Students Princess Bryant and Ashley Lomax, Mayor Menino, City Councilor Mike Ross, Solar Fenway Coordinator Sajed Kamal,Chief of Energy and Environmental Services of City of Boston Jim Hunt, Mass Energy Executive Director Larry Chretian and Lighthouse Electrical Contractor President Herb Aikens.

A group of guests and speakers, including Ross Gelbspan, Pulitzer journalist and author of  books on climate change ( standing third from the left ) gather under the PV System, quietly and cleanly generating electricity fueled by the inexhaustable and free energy source, The Sun !