AEC Subcommittee advances solar array plan without town funding
Alternative Energy Sources Committee · Meeting of March 5, 2026
Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee shifts solar plans to a private developer model. Facing budget constraints, the group directed staff to pursue a power purchase agreement with a developer instead of town funding, with the Town providing internal volunteer and staff support. The July 4th federal investment tax credit deadline is critical to the timeline, and the Subcommittee suggested the School Committee will identify the optimal location, likely carports rather than roof installation due to potential concerns.
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Source: the Alternative Energy Sources Committee meeting of March 5, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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