The Milford Daily News reported on the informational meeting on Wednesday writing in part:
The Franklin Department of Planning and Community Development held an informational meeting on Wednesday night to call attention to its "Solar Challenge," a program modeled after the state’s Solarize Massachusetts that aims to boost the use of photovoltaic energy in town.
The more residents who sign on to have solar panels installed, the more the cost for the work drops. People can purchase a solar energy system directly or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement in which the installer will own and maintain the panels while the home or business owner purchases the power generated at a reduced rate.
Planning Director Bryan Taberner said the department will continue marketing the program and eventually hire a solar contractor. Residents seeking more information about the program can call 508-520-4907.
Nearly 80 people attended the meeting, underscoring the level of interest that town officials have seen so far.
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140821/NEWS/140829262/1994/NEWS
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| the solar farm at Mount St Mary's earlier this year |
My reporting on the presentation can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/live-reporting-solar-challenge.html
the Q&A section of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/live-reporting-solar-challenge-q.html
the actual presentation documents used can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/solar-challenge-presentation-copies.html
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