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The state’s Green Bank program is helping four local governments install solar at more than a dozen public buildings.

The solar array at the Valley Shore YMCA (VSYMCA), a project designed to save money on electricity as well as further the organization’s energy conservation efforts, is performing even better than expected, according to VSYMCA Executive Director Chris Pallatto.

Several projects before the state’s siting board propose integrating sheep grazing with photovoltaic installations.

Montclair is one step closer to being able to create solar energy at its schools. The school district has awarded a solar panel contract to two companies, Eznergy, based in Toms River, and Greenskies Renewable Energy, based in North Haven, Conn.

The Connecticut Siting Council has approved a controversial 75-acre Solar Farm for the town of Waterford, despite rejecting it just two years ago.

Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developer Greenskies Clean Energy became the first company to hit Premier Partner status in the Stem Partner Program with a required minimum 5 MWh of fulfilled projects.

Greenskies Becomes First Solar Developer to Achieve Stem’s Premier Partner Status with Stem University

The Oak Bluffs planning board completed a site plan review last week for a large-scale solar array planned for the capped landfill behind the transfer station.

The Town Council on Monday unanimously approved agreements with Greenskies Clear Energy to install solar panels on Wapping, Philip R. Smith, and Orchard Hill elementary schools and, depending on the bid, at the high school and Eli Terry Elementary School as well.

Motorists along Route 17 in North Haven have likely noticed a new development underway: a substantial solar-electric project that the developer said will help provide clean energy in the region.