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Needham committee prioritizes municipal solar sites; wins MAPC grant for parking‑lot solar guide
Summary
The Climate Action Committee discussed prioritizing municipal rooftop and parking‑lot solar and storage, reviewed options for ground‑mounted, pollinator‑friendly arrays, and heard that the town received a MAPC grant to develop a municipal parking‑lot solar guide.
The Climate Action Committee on March 3 prioritized identifying municipal sites for solar and battery storage and briefed members on a newly awarded grant to help evaluate parking‑lot canopy opportunities.
Staff reported that the town received a Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) award to develop a municipal parking‑lot solar guide; the work will review town lots and produce guidance on siting, drainage, ownership and feasibility for solar canopies. The sustainability manager said the MAPC project will produce materials the town can…
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