West Milford Schools Eye Solar Energy

WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford school officials are considering installing solar panels on as many as four of the district's eight schools by 2016, according to NorthJersey.com.

West Milford is considering installing an array of solar panels on several different schools in the district.
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Joe Jenkins

09/30/2015 4:00 a.m.

Before the district can move forward, a structural review is required to ensure all of the buildings can handle the added weight of the solar panels and ballasts. Voters would also have to approve an $8 million bond to replace the roofs on both the high school and middle school, NorthJersey.com reported.

Schools targeted for the solar project include: West Milford High School, Macopin Middle School, Marshall Hill Elementary and Westbrook Elementary, NorthJersey.com said.

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