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Parent and scientist urges Wayzata to adopt school solar program
Summary
A parent and environmental scientist urged the board to pursue rooftop and school-site solar, citing state and federal incentives and neighboring districts’ solar projects.
Dr. Greg Leighton, identified as a parent, academic and volunteer on environmental issues, urged the board to pursue solar installations on district buildings and to use state programs that support “solar in schools.” Leighton told the board Wayzata lags nearby districts on school-based solar and said cost, weight and return‑on‑investment objections he’s heard are surmountable given state and federal programs.
Leighton said solar projects can also be educational: students can learn from on‑site systems and the installations provide community leadership on energy transition. He noted Representative Carroll — who serves on the state energy committee — was in the audience and encouraged the board to investigate state solar programs that help schools pay for installations.
Ending: The board did not act at the meeting; Leighton’s comment was entered into the record for staff follow-up.
