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School committee approves 20-year solar power purchase agreement for McGlynn, proposes wider rollout
Summary
The Medford School Committee approved a 20-year power purchase agreement for a 360 kW solar system at McGlynn that is projected to supply about 48% of the school’s electricity at roughly 4.5¢/kWh and save about $64,000 in year one; the committee asked staff to explore expanding the approach to other upcoming roof projects.
The Medford School Committee voted to enter a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 360-kilowatt solar system at McGlynn Middle School, a move the district says would generate roughly 48% of the school’s electricity at a fixed rate of about 4.5 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Brenda Pike, staff planner for city climate policy, told the committee the installation is expected to start in the fall after the district completes HVAC and roof-refurbishment work. Pike said the installer will claim…
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