Birch House, a rental community in Jersey City, recently activated a 154-kilowatt rooftop solar system. The eco-friendly addition complements the property’s focus on wellness and luxury living. With over 300 panels, the new solar system offsets 30% of Birch House’s energy consumption, primarily powering its communal spaces.
Halpern Real Estate Ventures, a New York City- and Denver-based real estate investment, operating and advisory firm, acquired the Birch House land in December 2019. Seeing the potential of Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood, HREV wanted to emphasize outdoor green spaces and incorporate innovative sustainability features. That goal was achieved through its partnership with SolarKal, a leading commercial solar advisory and procurement firm, and Evergreen Energy, an expert in solar energy solutions.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of this landmark project and to be…


