Workers have begun removing the old black rubber roof over the Community Rooms and replacing that section with a white thermoplastic roofing. The new insulation is also 3 times as thick as the former material. This will result in further energy efficiency. Next they will install the racks that will be used to mount the 50 photovoltaic panels for our new solar array. Some programs were postponed or cancelled during this construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Our 11kw system is expected to save money each month on our electricity bill. In addition, we received a grant of $30,000 as part of the New York State Public Library Construction Aid program. Finally, we are participating in LIPA's Solar Pioneer Program, and expect to receive a rebate of $47,000 once the system is operating.
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