Presenter urges board to consider joining virtual solar net‑metering group

Ralph Maimo, a Brattleboro‑based developer with Sun Ventures, presented a proposal for the district to join existing virtual group net‑metering projects that would deliver monthly utility bill credits to participating off‑takers. He said net‑metering credits are set by the Public Utility Commission and estimated that a single 500‑kilowatt array could generate about $99,500 worth of credits annually; the developer estimated Addison Central’s participation could translate to roughly $19,000–$20,000 in electric‑bill savings in early years. “There’s no upfront fee, no ownership and no liability for the off‑taker,” Maimo said during his presentation.