Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Renewable Energy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board member describes National Grid solar outreach as sales pitch; raises structural-load concerns
Summary
A board member said National Grid's solar outreach felt like a sales pitch, requiring multiple steps and detailed roof information; they raised concerns about structural-loading and economics for town buildings.
A board member described contact from National Grid about potential solar installations and said the process felt like a multi-step sales pitch asking whether the property was business or private, the size of the roof and personal contact information. "It almost seems like a bait and switch type thing," the board member said after walking through multiple stages of requests.
The member said they did not pursue the proposal further and noted that any rooftop solar for public buildings would require a structural-load assessment and an economic analysis before the town could consider installation. The board asked staff to investigate further if there is community interest, but no commitment or procurement decision was made at the meeting.
