SALINE–First Presbyterian Church of Saline is now using solar energy to pay for a large portion of its utility expenses.
In early August, a 15 kilowatt, 56-panel system was installed at the church at 143 E. Michigan Ave. Officials recently received their first utility bill from DTE, which showed more than a 70 percent savings, said Chip Manchester, founding member of the church’s Environmental Stewardship group. Keep reading…