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Subcommittee refers power-purchase agreement for two solar systems for further review
Summary
Committee voted to refer a proposed 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for solar arrays at two schools for more information; staff said the PPA would cost the district nothing up front and should halve electricity rates for produced power.
The Facilities and Operations Subcommittee voted on July 14 to refer a proposed power purchase agreement for two solar energy systems — described by staff as a canopy at one school and a roof-mounted array at another — to the full committee for more information.
Why this matters: facilities staff said the PPA imposes no upfront cost on the district, guarantees a discounted electricity rate for 20 years and could create a small taxable payment to the city. Committee members asked for a short, one-page comparison of PPA vs. direct purchase and a district-wide inventory of which buildings might qualify.
What staff told the committee
Facilities staff explained the proposal targets two sites (identified in the materials as the canopy…
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