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oneMadRssn t1_izenttv wrote

Reply to comment by potentpotables in Residents ‘Horrified’ Over Proposed Solar Farm Near Waltham/Lexington Line by ak47workaccnt

And there are some subsidies available for doing it. I've seen Churches and Temples get subsidized panels put up covering parking lots. The Stone Zoo is currently getting their parking lot covered in solar panels too.

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AverageJoe-707 t1_izewo07 wrote

Didn't know about the Stone Zoo, I'll have to drive over and check it out

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oneMadRssn t1_izez27w wrote

They're still in the early phase of it, so not much to see. Unfortunately they had to cut down all the trees they had in the parking lot at step 1. But they said the whole system should be done around spring time, and will provide 80% of the electricity the zoo uses.

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AverageJoe-707 t1_izf8u73 wrote

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I've lived in this area my entire life and I remember when the Stone Zoo had Elephants, Giraffes and Polar Bears etc. My grandchildren have season passes now but it's so much less than it used to be. Glad to see it still open and updating its carbon footprint.

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r2d3x9 t1_izf1b4b wrote

The problem is the subsidies are too large. They should be installing solar panels because the cost is lower, not to capture the subsidy.

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oneMadRssn t1_izf4yxf wrote

First, how is the subsidy being too large a problem?

Second, the cost of solar is lower long-term, but requires a very large up-front expense. Many organizations, especially non-profits, don't have enough cash on hand to pay all of it up front. That's the point of the subsidy - to make the upfront cost hurt less.

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