Springfield supervisors table municipal solar RFP after 3–2 split
On June 24 the Springfield Township Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 to table a proposed RFP for a ground‑mounted solar array that would cover 100% of township electricity under a PPA, citing concerns about long‑term commitment and uncertain savings; supporters cited potential federal incentives and projected savings of $100,000–$180,000 over 25 years.
The full story
Supervisor Lorna Yearwood urged the Springfield Township Board of Supervisors to issue a Request for Proposal for a ground‑mounted solar array under a power purchase agreement that would supply the township’s electricity with no upfront cost. Yearwood said the proposal could yield estimated savings of $100,000–$180,000 over 25 years and called for prompt action because federal incentives could expire.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in