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Experts: Solar Westport Schools Could Save Town $2.1M

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport's Green Task Force told school officials at a recent Board of Education meeting that solar panels on the roofs of the schools could create a savings of $2.1 million over 20 years, according to the Westport News. 

Experts say a solar panel installation at Staples High School could save the town nearly $47,000 in utility expenses annually.

Experts say a solar panel installation at Staples High School could save the town nearly $47,000 in utility expenses annually.

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At Staples High School alone, solar panels could realize a savings of about $46,900 annually. In addition, the solar installations would help insulate the town from the volatility associated with utility prices, the Westport News reported. 

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