Community Renewable Energy Waterloo was at Kitchener City Council last night to drum up support for what their calling an innovative solar project.
The group is asking for $275,000 to help about 12 faith-based buildings like churches, mosques and private schools in and around the city, put up 10% of the initial cost through its Local Environment Action Fund. Those organizations would then be responsible for paying the additional 90%, but they could recoup some of those funds by selling power back to the utility companies.
The project is now on hold while …