Nassau's 911 center gets solar roof from state

The state will donate a solar roof to Nassau County's new 911 command center in New Cassel, officials said Thursday.

The New York Power Authority will pick up the estimated installation cost of $400,000 to $500,000, authority chief executive Richard Kessel said at a news conference with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano.

Some county workers are already using the building, which is still being renovated, and the 911 personnel and fire marshals will likely move in by June, Mangano said.

"This is an exciting beginning to a journey to make Nassau County more efficient and energy-independent," Mangano said. "It will save taxpayers dollars and help lower power plant emissions."

The solar cells will generate 80 kilowatts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 93,548 pounds annually and save the county $1 million in energy costs annually, officials said

By WILLIAM MURPHY
Posted Thursday, March 11, 2010

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