Phase 2 of "Morris Model" is expected to generate 9.8 million kilowatts of power for 23 sites and save $7.9 million over 15 years.
Work should begin later this year on solar energy projects at 23 sites across Morris County as the second round of the county improvement authority’s solar energy initiative moves forward. The new project is expected to generate 9.8 million kilowatts of power and save the users $7.9 million in energy costs over 15 years. Participants in the project include the school districts of Chester, Kinnelon, Mine Hill, Montville, Morris Hills Regional, Randolph and Washington Township, as well as the Morris School District, the County College of Morris, the Parsippany public library's main branch and Hanover Township. In 2010 the authority, which uses the financial might of Morris County to borrow money at very low rates, began what is now called …
Since installing solar panels on their roof, the Krinceks of Weston Avenue have seen their electric bills drastically reduced.
When Ron Krincek made a routine trip to the Home Depot, he came away with a lot more than just the items he'd set out to buy. Always curious about how solar energy worked, it wasn't until Krincek heard an announcement at the Vauxhall store, which is the largest Home Depot in the U.S., that he decided it was time to learn more. "I was doing some research at home, reading articles and just trying to understand how it worked and how you can get the return on your investment really quick," he said. "It was interesting and I thought I really need to reach out to somebody. "I was in Home Depot and I heard an announcement that said Home Depot is proud to partner with PSE&G in a solar program and come talk to us to see if you're a candidate for …
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11:45 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
We need a group to attack this irresponsible spending. So, because some school's electric bill goes down we should rejoice? What about all the increased fees and increases in the electric bills that are paying for this out of everyone's other pocket? It is a shel game. It makes NJ a poor place to do business and adds to unemployment. Oil subsidies are the same as every other business in this … more ›