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School Solar Canopies to be Operating by September

The following was submitted by the Wayland Energy Initiatives Advisory Committee Solar canopies currently under construction at the High School and Middle School as well…

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Ready to build solar panels in Wayland

Wayland Town Crier 10/26/15: Ready to build solar panels in Wayland. In July, Town Administrator Nan Balmer signed an agreement with Ameresco Inc. that authorized…

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Energy Initiative Advisory Committee: Why Solar Energy is Right for Wayland

Why Solar Energy is Right for Wayland Wayland voters will be asked to decide at April’s Town Meeting on a proposal to construct four solar…

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Forum on Proposed Town Solar Projects

Forum on Proposed Town Solar Projects When:  Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Where:  Wayland Town Building, Large Hearing Room, 41 Cochituate Road…

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Wayland school board supports solar arrays

Metrowest Daily News 3/9/15: Wayland school board supports solar arrays. The School Committee Monday night unanimously supported a Town Meeting warrant article to build four…

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Wayland’s next Earth Day to spotlight green houses

Wayland Town Crier 2/14/13: Wayland’s next Earth Day to spotlight green houses. Since Oct. 31, 2012, the Lees have 28 operational solar panels on their roof, generating an estimated 7,412 kilowatt hours per year. Last summer they signed up with the Solarize program, a joint project with Lincoln and Sudbury, which allowed them to participate in a growing renewable energy future in an economically advantageous way. They invested about $10,000 and expect a cash payback period of approximately four years. In addition to the practical advantages, they are excited to be on the cutting edge of solar power, and point out they can even track their collection rate online.

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