{"id":7669,"date":"2025-08-28T15:36:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olysol.org\/?post_type=project&p=7669"},"modified":"2025-10-06T12:17:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T19:17:13","slug":"canterbury-manor","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/olysol.org\/es\/project\/canterbury-manor\/","title":{"rendered":"Canterbury Manor"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Canterbury Manor<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Canterbury Manor is an independent senior community and a resource for Bremerton and surrounding Kitsap County. Owned and operated by Episcopal Retirement Communities, Canterbury Manor is designed for the independent seniors who prefer to live a care-free, maintenance-free lifestyle that provides time for socializing with friends, staying active, and time to pursue their heart\u2019s desire.<\/strong>

Episcopal Retirement Communities began pursuing solar energy for the site in 2023. Olympia Community supported project development by soliciting and selecting contractor proposals, with Solterra Solar ultimately serving as the installation partner. We secured funding for the project through PSE\u2019s Solar Grants and WSU Community Solar Program.<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The solar installation was completed in July of 2025, consisting of 276 Washington-made SilFab Solar panels. The system is projected to produce 153,600 KWh yearly, saving Canterbury Manor an estimated $24,000 saved in the first year, and roughly $1,037,000.00\u00a0<\/strong>over the next 30 years<\/span>. Savings from the solar array will directly benefit Canterbury residents and support Episcopal Retirement Communities\u2019 mission.<\/strong><\/h4>

The solar energy produced each year will reduce their carbon footprint by 144,691 lb of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 1,119 trees or not driving 172,106 miles each year.<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The project partners came together on September 18th, 2025 to celebrate the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. A crowd of residents, utility staff, and solar professionals gathered in Bainbridge for the event.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>

The speakers included:<\/strong><\/h4>