Council approves $745,275 DPW solar array; staff projects roughly 10‑year payback

Sep 23, 2026

Council authorized a $677,523 contract plus contingency and a $245,002.75 budget amendment to build a ground‑mounted solar array at the DPW State Road facility; staff said annualized production could exceed usage and federal direct‑pay credits make ownership feasible.

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The East Lansing City Council voted to authorize construction of a ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic array at the DPW State Road facility on Tuesday, approving a $677,523 contract with Absolute Solar plus a $67,752 contingency for a total authorization of $745,275 and a related budget amendment.

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