The city recently installed solar
panels on the roofs of Somerville High School and the Capuano School
and plans to install panels on the Argenziano School, the Central
Library and the Winter Hill School in a plan to save energy and money.

"We
are constantly looking for new opportunities to reduce our carbon
footprint and control energy costs," said Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone.
"By reducing the amount of energy used by City computers we are saving
both energy and money. This may seem like a relatively small step, but
$25,000 is real money, and this energy savings will bring us that much
closer to achieving our overall goal of a sustainable Somerville."

"The
implementation of this program not only reduces our energy usage as a
City, but sends an important message to our employees and our
residents. I would encourage all City employees to take additional
steps to reduce energy use both in the workplace and at home," said
David Lutes, director of the city's Office of Sustainability and
Environment.