On occasion the MTA has some bright ideas. Adding solar panels to the roof of the Coney Island NYC Transit maintenance barn will not only cut costs in the long term, it cuts back on the amount of fossil fuel needed to help clean and maintain the subway cars.
NYPA President Richard Kessel stated at a press conference recently that this can actually help reduce the need to increase fares and it will keep the MTA’s costs down. That’s great news for NYC residents and everyone in the NY Metro Area that have been affected by rate hikes and unnecessary payroll taxes added to keep the MTA afloat due to poor financial management.
The 50 solar panels are expected to save the MTA $5.5 million annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34,000 tons! Not bad.
In case you’re wondering, the solar panels heat water up to 240 degrees and is used to clean and maintain the ends of the subway cars, called bonnets. Additionally, the heated water is also used by employee facilities in the complex.
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