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County staff previews photovoltaic study for Lakeland School; recommends waiting until roof replacement
Summary
An engineering study identified photovoltaic (PV) as the most viable renewable option for Lakeland School, with estimated payback in 7–10 years, but staff recommended not installing panels before an upcoming roof replacement and suggested right-sizing a future project to incentives at that time.
Walworth County staff summarized a Harwood Engineering renewable-energy study July 16 that evaluated multiple options for Lakeland School and concluded photovoltaic panels are the most practical approach, but recommended delaying installation until after scheduled roof replacement work.
Study findings Staff said Harwood’s analysis considered solar photovoltaic systems, solar water heating and other technologies; most options outside PV had high operations/maintenance costs or poor return-on-investment…
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