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Commission approves rooftop solar at 425 Basin Street, citing minimal right‑of‑way visibility
Summary
Princeton HPC approved a rooftop solar array for 425 Basin Street after staff found panels would be mostly hidden; the installer said the array should offset about half the homeowner’s electric costs and panels are reversible, and commissioners asked staff to confirm exact array placement as needed.
The Princeton Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 24 approved a proposal to install rooftop solar panels at 425 Basin Street in the Princeton Basin Historic District.
Michael Emmons, chief operating officer for Public Service Solar, told commissioners the proposed system (including panels on the northeast roof slope) would likely cover roughly 50% of the homeowner’s electric expenses and sit about 4 inches off the roof with black…
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