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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Meara Discusses Solar Energy in Jamestown NY

September 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015.

WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tom Meara, a local resident who recently installed solar panels on his home. Meara and his wife are believed to be the first BPU residential costumers to install solar panels and send the energy that is connected to the local power grid.

Meara walks us through the process of installing solar panels, from hiring a contractor to install them to receiving rebates from New York State once they’ve been purchased and added to the home. He also talks about the BPU metering system, which allows the BPU to track the amount of power he provides to the grid, which is then deducted from his monthly electric bill.

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  1. Christopher Mancari says

    March 20, 2025 at 4:23 pm

    My first clue that tom meara was an asshole was all the shit that comes out of his mouth.

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