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Sustaining Generations: Hattoy's Solar Story

In this short documentary, we spotlight Hattoy’s Nursery and Garden Center in Coventry, Rhode Island — a multigenerational family business that’s embraced clean energy to support its growth. In 2024, Ethan Hattoy led the charge to install a 13.53 kW rooftop solar system on the garden center’s retail building, eliminating the business’s electric bill and opening the door to future energy upgrades. With support from the RI Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Hattoy family turned an initial inquiry about residential solar into a full-scale installation at their nursery. The process took about six months, and Ethan now encourages other businesses to explore similar programs, noting that “there are a lot of people ready to help you.” The solar array has earned praise from customers and even brought Governor Dan McKee to the site in August 2024 to present the family with a Certificate of Special Recognition. Watch to learn how the Hattoys are planning for the future—with solar power as the foundation for even more clean energy improvements. For info about how to lower your energy bills, apply for grants and save money at your farm or business visit: energy.ri.gov