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Solect estimates $31,000 to remove old Middle School panels; town discusses replacement timing and ITC window
Summary
Solect estimated $31,000 to remove existing Middle School rooftop PV equipment and proposed bundling removal with a new system; the committee discussed structural evaluations, MassCEC grants and the ITC completion window of Dec. 31, 2027 for projects not commenced by July 4, 2026.
Solect provided a preliminary removal estimate of about $31,000 to take down the existing Middle School rooftop solar equipment. Allen Giles said Solect could bundle removal into a full proposal for a new rooftop PV system, potentially using panels the company already owns. The transcript records that Solect indicated projects that had not commenced by July 4, 2026 would have until Dec. 31, 2027 to complete and still qualify for the federal investment tax credit (ITC).
Committee members noted the Middle School roof is roughly 30 years old and would need a structural evaluation to determine if it can support a new system; Rob Maidman pointed out the East Elementary roof is next in line for replacement. Chris Pimentel said he would contact MassCEC to investigate school roof replacement grant details. The committee discussed Town Meeting approvals, Letters of Intent and engineering assessments as prerequisites for procurement and installation steps extending into 2028–2029 if grant and procurement timelines apply.
