Turning Brownfields Into Brightfields

An environmentally remediated parcel of land in a hard-knock New England town finds new life as the nation's largest solar energy field.

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November 6, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Over the years, Brockton, Mass., has had a few claims to fame, including being the birthplace of boxer Rocky Marciano and ... um, we're sure there's something else. But these days, it's a rundown town better known as a destination for other cities' trash. Seeking to recover some faded glory, organizers have turned a local brownfield into a "brightfield" -- a vast array of photovoltaic panels that's the region's largest solar installation, and a symbol of bright hopes for the future.

Thanks to Holly Richmond

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