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r2d3x9 t1_izf1b4b wrote

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

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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