Roofs Complete; Solar Project Advances

Hopatcong schools announced the end of the first step in its route to a over 15 years.

As part of the contract with a solar energy provider and developer, Hopatcong's school and each had their roofs renovated. Solar panels will be placed atop these roofs in the coming months. Panels will also be place behind the , at the

The project is a partnership between the district, solar power company Sun Edison and SP-One, a solar developer.

Director of Grounds Neil Piro said the project will provide the district with reinforced roofs at Durban Avenue School and the Hopatcong Middle School; and energy at .05 cents per kilowatt-hour—almost three times less than its current Jersey Centeral Power & Lights rate of .149. Superintendent Dr. Charles Maranzano has said the district won't pay for anything but energy under the agreement.

The photos show a new covering over the Durban Avenue roof.