Murphy school a step closer to switching to solar power
MURPHY–An elementary and middle school in the Murphy area could be the first in the region to implement an extensive solar power array if the Cherokee County school board gives the green light.
The 4,300 panel array would cut power costs at St. Martins Elementary and Middle School by 85% over 20 years, with a total cost avoidance of over $1 million, according to school superintendent Stephen Lane.
The system would be paid for by green energy tax credits issued by Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp.
Read a story about the project from Lizz Harold at Murphy’s Cherokee Scout here.
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The School is Martins Creek Elementary. The project seems to be a done deal-however there are a few last minute hurdles too cross according to the paper. I just hope it all works out like they say it will-seems it’s almost to good to be true. No cost to the county-but saves tons of money-I hope so.