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Ridgewood to Manhattan: How NJ/NY Border Communities Are Embracing Solar Energy

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In the classic tale of suburban ingenuity meeting urban necessity, communities along the New Jersey-New York border are discovering that commercial solar solutions services and comprehensive commercial solar solutions services offer far more than just environmental virtue signaling—they’re delivering hard-dollar returns that would make any Ridgewood entrepreneur smile. Like watching your property taxes actually decrease for once, the financial benefits of advanced commercial solar solutions and strategic commercial solar solutions services have transformed from feel-good luxury into practical business sense, creating a renewable energy corridor that stretches from Bergen County office parks to Manhattan high-rises where commuting residents finally found something that saves them money without requiring a move to Pennsylvania.

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Why Solar Panels Are Key to a Greener World

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In recent years, the global conversation around climate change and sustainability has reached a fever pitch. As we grapple with the urgent need to reduce our carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy sources, solar panels have emerged as a key player in the quest for a greener world. This blog post delves into the myriad reasons why solar panels are essential to achieving a sustainable future.

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Solar Leases or Solar Loans: Which Is the Brighter Idea?

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Do you want to save on your electricity costs while helping the planet? Or, are you wondering whether you should get solar panels with solar leases or solar loans?

Solar panels are a great way to cut your electricity costs and green your home. You can even get a tax credit for your upfront costs. You can also see an immediate return on investment with the lower electricity bill.

Solar leases and loans have made it much easier for homeowners to install solar panels. But which one is the better option? Keep reading as we compare them to help you decide.

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Ridgewood’s Benjamin Franklin Middle School Goes Solar

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August 19,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The solar panels were approved by the Board of Education in 2015, and were supposed to be erected last summer, but were pushed back for various reason to this summer.

According to the Ridgewood Board of Education ,Eight Ridgewood schools have been receiving a portion of their electricity from solar power since late 2012/early 2013 ; • Ridgewood High • BF Middle • Glen • Hawes • Orchard • Ridge • Somerville • Travell •

Total installed solar capacity of 841 kW • 2014 solar energy production of ~875,000 kWh • 2014 savings from using solar energy ~$70,000

BF Middle School will add • 329.4 kW Carport Mounted System • $0.125/kWh year 1 PPA Price with a 3% Escalator • Year 1 Savings ~$18,000 • 15-Year Savings Potential >$275,000

Information was pulled from March 25,2015 presentation from Verterra :https://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/923620/File/solar/Verterra%20Solar%20-%20Phase%20II%20Presentation.pdf?7fcb75&d7f070&d7f070

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New solar panels may add to savings for Ridgewood school district

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APRIL 1, 2015    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015, 10:19 AM
BY MALCOLM HERBERT
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THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood school district saved about $70,000 last year by installing solar panels at eight schools, and could be looking to increase those revenues by adding more solar energy units at the two middle schools.

Jim Wavle, president of Verterra Renewable Energy Group and a village resident, oversaw the installation of solar panels at all but two of Ridgewood’s public schools nearly three years ago. He was brought back by the Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) to discuss possibly adding some more.

The potential new units would be set up at George Washington (GW) Middle School, which currently does not have any solar panels, and Benjamin Franklin (BF) Middle School, Wavle said at a BOE meeting last month.

Superintendent of Schools Daniel Fishbein reported that the district is exploring this possibility at this time because “the pricing point for us to expand our solar has come to a better point now.”

The district is considering a small solar project at GW and a larger, carport-based system at BF.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/education/new-solar-panels-may-add-to-savings-1.1299905

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Ridgewood Schools Phase II Solar Proposal

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Ridgewood Schools Phase II Solar Proposal

March 30,2015

Phase II Solar Proposal is Presented at the March 23 BOE Meeting

Click here to view the Verterra Phase II Solar Presentation presented at the March 23, 2015 Regular Public Meeting.

• Eight Ridgewood schools have been receiving a portion of their electricity from solar power since late 2012/early 2013 • Ridgewood High • BF Middle • Glen • Hawes • Orchard • Ridge • Somerville • Travell • Total installed solar capacity of 841 kW • 2014 solar energy production of ~875,000 kWh • 2014 savings from using solar energy ~$70,000

Additional Solar Potential :

GW Middle School • 34.77 kW Rooftop Mounted System • $0.117/kWh year 1 PPA Price with a 3% Escalator • Year 1 Savings ~$3,500 • 15-Year Savings Potential >$50,000 BF Middle School • 329.4 kW Carport Mounted System • $0.125/kWh year 1 PPA Price with a 3% Escalator • Year 1 Savings ~$18,000 • 15-Year Savings Potential >$275,000

Click here to view pictures of BFMS with the proposed solar panels