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September 29, 2011

Solar Isn't as Green as It Used to Be

Nicole Radzievich, The Morning Call


The Morning Call

Neville Gardner's quest to debut some solar power on Bethlehem's historic Main Street could slow down because the project needs a little more green.

After he got the city's OK this month to put 80 panels on the roof of Donegal Square, his Celtic gift shop, Gardner learned the financial incentives he was relying on to pay for the $140,000 venture aren't what they used to be.

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TAGGED: Pennsylvania, government subsidies, Solar energy

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