Medway, a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, first took a very subtle approach to the installation of solar energy panels in the town’s high school 2 years ago, the better not to make the school’s neighbours uncomfortable.
That problem, however, doesn’t seem to be an issue today, as the community has now allowed schools in town to proudly install solar-powered LED lighting fixtures, which are located at the entrances of the high school and middle school.
Sign of Commitment to Sustainability
Each of the new, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps is powered by a 135-watt solar panel installed on poles close to the lights, which are used to illuminate welcome signs.
According to David Verdolino, Assistant Superintendent the new LED lamps also serve to highlight Medway’s efforts to be more green and encourage awareness on the importance of adopting more sustainable energy solutions. He notes that the lights are a testament to how Medway is trying to become a Green Community.
Gift
Verdolino stated that the LED lamps were given as a gift courtesy of Broadway Electric Co.—the company handled the task of installing the more than 600 solar panels atop the high school’s roof in 2010, and the more than 1,400 panels atop the middle school in 2011, absolutely free-of-charge.
Green Community
Medway has been given the designation of being a Green Community in 2010. The title is part of a state grant program that pours funds into towns and cities that are able to reduce their energy consumption by at least 20 percent in less than 5 years. The town was able to do this since they began counting their green projects in 2009, with their 5 –year market set in 2014.
No comments:
Post a Comment