GROTON - Dianne Saunders, 72, of Litchfield, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Groton. Born Dianne Marie Buck on July 6, 1951, she was known for her energetic and lively personality, coupled with a deep love and compassion for both people and animals. Dianne's passion for horses and dressage riding,
LITCHFIELD â As of last week, all Litchfield school buildings now have solar panels in an effort that will save the town nearly $6 million, according to Selectman Jeff Zullo.
Zullo said financially, the solar panels are âa fantastic thing for the town. Weâve reduced our energy costs to the tune of a couple hundred thousand dollars a year for over 30 years.â
Zullo, who is a member of the townâs Sustainable Energy Task Force, said the town will lease the solar panels at a 13.1 cent per kilowatt-hour rate â a flat-fixed rate for 30 years, at a $62,000 annual fee.
âSo if you average the lease fee and the rate, itâs about 7.8 cents over kilowatt-hour over 30 years,â Zullo said.