[MassHistPres] Solar panels in historic districts

[Sarah White]

Somerville's HPC takes a similar position to Duxbury. Though solar panels currently still require full commission review and approval, Somerville does as well. Note that there is a statement in Chapter 40C about the need for commissions to be particularly mindful of alternative energy solutions. Our HPC typically negotiates alternative locations for related equipment boxes so that they are not located on the street-facing facade.


Sarah White

Senior Planner

Zoning & Preservation

City of Somerville.

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Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Solar panels in historic districts

Our town, Duxbury, allows them on historic houses, some going back to the late 1600s,because they are not permanent fixtures on the building…and could always be removed.
Jamet Ritch,   Duxbury Historic District Commission

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On Oct 9, 2021, at 1:13 PM, George Shaw <georgeshawartist at gmail.com> wrote:


I'd be curious to hear what thoughts folks have on photovoltaic shingles such as those manufactured by Tesla? They are less visible than traditional panels, but look different than more traditional  asphalt shingles.  Would they be an acceptable alternative in a historic district?
George Shaw
Harmony Woodworking
(Retired)

On Sat, Oct 9, 2021, 10:43 AM Gretchen Schuler <ggschuler126 at gmail.com<mailto:ggschuler126 at gmail.com>> wrote:
I know that there have been discussions about solar panels. If there is a way to search topics in this  listserve I would love to know

My question is: how have other LHDCs dealt with applications for an array of solar panels on roofs of 18th and 19th century buildings (so many of which were built to optimize a south exposure). It sure is a major visible change for which there certainly is no historic precedent.
Many thanks in advance
Gretchen Schuler
Wayland Historic District Commission
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