To the editor:
After reading the solar energy article on the front page, Feb. 29, I felt a need to respond to the “controversy” aspect of it.
We are being officered $1.5 million to build two arrays of solar cells which are projected to save between $900,000 and $1.2 million in the next 25 years. Did I mention this comes with zero financial obligation. By doing this we are being smart, progressive and make a small contribution to slowing climate change.
The Republicans in the room mostly led by Melinda Lautner with Mike Borkovich weighing in, wanting to derail the project. Please don’t be afraid of progress while standing in front of the people trying to move the ball forward.
Climate change is not a liberal conspiracy. We need to do what we need to burn less fossil fuels to produce electricity.
Mark Oberschmidt Empire
