September 10, 2021 by Scott Condon
“As part of this project, ACES developed a sustainability team to plan a net-zero building,” ACES said in a news release. That team includes Holy Cross Energy and the Community Office for Resource Efficiency. “ACES’ team plans a photovoltaic solar system, a new micro-hydro plant, an air-to-air ground source heat pump, a ‘power wall’ battery system, a large amount of thermal mass spaces, high R-value insulation, and other energy systems that will make this a low carbon, world-class wilderness retreat center.”