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Painesville moves forward on AMI, solar planning; federal funding freeze slows timeline for larger project
Summary
City staff reported a capacity study recommending larger batteries and reduced solar arrays for seasonal benefit; council approved the final AMI amendment and staff said a federal funding freeze has paused some grant-dependent work.
Painesville staff told City Council on Feb. 17 that a recent capacity study suggests the city would get more winter benefit from larger battery installations paired with smaller solar arrays, and that recommended changes would reduce land use and improve system balance. The study's findings will shape any future request for qualifications (RFQ/RFP) if federal funding becomes available.
City Electric Superintendent Paul Price said the capacity report from Courtney and Associates recommended increasing battery size while decreasing solar generation in order to shift…
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