WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Senator John F. Kerry, and Representative Stephen F. Lynch announced today that the final budget for the Department of Energy contains $800,000 for the expansion of the Brockton Solar Brightfield project. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations bill that is expect to pass both the House and Senate shortly and be signed into law.
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Congressman Stephen F. Lynch said, "This $800,000 is a real shot in the arm for the City ofBrockton Brockton
"The funding for this new solar power project is great news for the City ofBrockton Brockton
Construction on the Brockton Brightfield project,New England ’s largest solar array at a remediated brownfield site, began this summer. Located on the urban Grove Street
Expansion of the project – which will extend the Brightfield to another property across the street -- will be financed mainly through a creative and innovative plan based on the sale of renewable energy credits (RECs) through long-term contracts.
The City ofBrockton has developed this Brightfield project in close collaboration with the State of Massachusetts
"Mayor Yunits and
"During this time of sky rocketing energy prices, it's crucial that we expand
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch said, "This $800,000 is a real shot in the arm for the City of
"The funding for this new solar power project is great news for the City of
Construction on the Brockton Brightfield project,
Expansion of the project – which will extend the Brightfield to another property across the street -- will be financed mainly through a creative and innovative plan based on the sale of renewable energy credits (RECs) through long-term contracts.
The City of
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