Description: Solar collector panels on roof of house in Wellesley for hot water system. Mr. Falconi explains how system works: components, cost and savings, efficiency variables depending on climate conditions. Close-ups of hot water tank, thermostat, copper pipes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/12/1977
Description: Three solar houses in Lincoln. Bare trees, snow on ground. Two men splitting downed tree trunk on Audubon grounds. Collector panels on roof. Sound of power saw. Frozen pond. Long-haired white cat.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/28/1978
Description: Interview with Solar Power Corp. president John Wurmser about Exxon owned local solar power company. As startup business in new industry, not yet profitable or cost-effective, but investment in future. Solar array, volt meter, silicon disk, propeller. Photovoltaics.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/03/1979
Description: Michael Dukakis and John DeVillars announce state plan for solid waste disposal: eliminate landfills, reduce incineration, increase recycling; and provide funding to municipalities for implementation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/13/1990
Description: Somerville Hospital offers the only pediatric services in city. It is losing money because of many outpatient services. Doctor examines boy with stethoscope. Crowded reception area, admitting desk.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/28/1991
Description: Tenants at Clarendon Hill Towers in Somerville will buy the complex to keep it affordable, once the HUD-financed mortgage is up. Elderly residents meet. Eugene Brune.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/10/1989
Description: Snowy exterior Somerville municipal complex with library, city hall, high school. Building under construction next to library. Robbins Library in Arlington. Arlington High School and Lowe Memorial Auditorium.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1977
Description: Profiles of two mayoral candidates Michael Capuano and John Buonomo.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/03/1989
Description: Mormon English teacher Sonia Johnson makes appearance in church as Citizens Party candidate for president. Demure woman in white ruffled blouse describes self as radical feminist focused on passage of ERA. Discusses imperative of third party to challenge the rich white male status quo.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/23/1984
Description: Huge array of audio and video equipment is on display at Sony products show. Children's graphics toys called My First Sony, many Walkman headsets, televisions.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/08/1991