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JT45242

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4. A lot of malls going with panels as roof for parking
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 06:30 AM
Aug 2024

Reduces the need for snow removal and produces electricity.

Was on a board looking at making a nonprofit more green and we looked into this. Startup costs were prohibitive because no tax breaks for a non profit which is how we currently push solar energy.

But think of a food bank/pantry that could generate enough electricity thru solar panels over the parking lot to not have to pay for refrigeration of the food or climate control for the building. It would put more money into buying food in bulk and could help more people.

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