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City reviews $7 million energy‑efficiency package; staff says Inflation Reduction Act credits could reduce cost
Summary
Consultants presented a city facilities energy audit and a prioritized package of projects — including proposed geothermal for City Hall/police/animal shelter — with a guaranteed‑savings contract model and expected federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act that staff say could lower net cost.
City staff and BRG consultants presented an energy audit and a prioritized list of facility improvements intended to reduce utility and maintenance costs across city buildings.
BRG summarized work done since the city advertised for proposals in May 2024: site visits, benchmarking and an initial project list narrowed to higher‑impact measures. The recommended package in staff materials focuses on HVAC replacements and controls, lighting upgrades, building‑envelope improvements and a bore‑field geothermal system proposed for the City Hall/police/animal shelter complex.
Consultants said the total project cost in the current proposal is “a little over $7,000,000.” They estimated…
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