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Hampton Bays Woman Sees a Bright Future in Solar Power Investment

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Laurie Anderson of Hampton Bays on the roof of the warehouse her family owns in Farmingdale that she is turning into a community solar farm. COURTESY CHARLES DISTEFANO, LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS

Laurie Anderson of Hampton Bays on the roof of the warehouse her family owns in Farmingdale that she is turning into a community solar farm. COURTESY CHARLES DISTEFANO, LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS

This array of solar panels is expected to provide enough electricity for 50 houses. COURTESY CHARLES DISTEFANO, LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS

This array of solar panels is expected to provide enough electricity for 50 houses. COURTESY CHARLES DISTEFANO, LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jul 30, 2024
Installing solar panels on the roof of a family home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, as well as to provide a portion of a home’s energy in... more

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