[MassHistPres] Solar Pannels on Church

[William Moonan]

The Bedford HDC is being asked to consider placing solar panels on the
Southeast facing roofs of our 1720 wedding cake style Unitarian church.
This show piece is in the center of town on the town common.  The church is
framing the argument to do so as being

 

.         The moral thing to do as it reduces the need for fossil fuels

.         Part of a program to take the church off the grid which includes
new storm windows and other insulation

.         Provides money (that would have been spent on power) to invest in
the preservation of the church 

.         And, if the solar panels ever become impractical, they always can
be removed.

 

This is one of the oldest buildings in Bedford and it has become almost a
signature symbol for the Town.  The Church has presented examples of other
churches (some in historic districts, some not) where solar panels have been
installed.

 

We would appreciate any comments from HDCs that have approved solar panels
or from those that have not.  Your reasoning for doing so would particularly
be appreciated.

 

Bill Moonan

Chair

Bedford Historic District Commission

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