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Saugus — The Board of Selectmen authorized Town Manager Scott Crabtree to negotiate with a company that wants to put solar panels in town.
Tangent Energy Solutions has approached the town about placing solar panels on a flat surfaces, such as the capped Main Street landfill or rooftops. Crabtree said the next step is to discuss the feasibility of partnering with the company on the initiative.
At the Dec. 4 selectmen meeting Crabtree asked board members for permission to move forward with negotiations. The board voted 4-0 to support the request.
Crabtree said solar panels could benefit the town in several ways, including purchasing energy at a lower rate and by generating revenue through the rental of property.
“I think it fits nicely as something we should explore further for the potential to be accepted as a green community,” Crabtree said.
By reducing the carbon footprint communities can earn green community status and be eligible to receive substantial grants, Crabtree noted.
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