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School committee approves moving forward with Select solar projects for two Methuen schools
Summary
The Methuen School Committee voted 6–1 to advance a Select Energy proposal to install rooftop solar at Tenney and the Comprehensive Grammar School, with the Timoney project left conditional on a roof replacement and further city approvals.
The Methuen School Committee on Aug. 11 voted to advance a proposal from Select Energy to install rooftop solar systems at Tenney Elementary School and the Comprehensive Grammar School, with a separate Timoney Elementary project contingent on replacing that building’s roof.
The committee’s 6–1 roll-call vote authorized staff to continue contract discussions and send the projects to the City Council and mayor for the city-level approvals those city-owned buildings require. Member Maxwell cast the lone no vote.
The projects have secured interconnection service agreements from National Grid, a key utility approval Select said clears the way to construct systems “behind the meter” at each building. Select told the committee the Tenney and CGS roofs are new and suitable for a long-term…
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