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Farmers Branch staff report on solar installs, water rebates, EV grant hunt and greenhouse gas inventory progress
Summary
Sustainability staff told the committee they have recorded 36 solar installs via city programs, are awaiting a state electric-vehicle grant decision, progressed through preliminary TxDOT trail-funding screening (the state could cover about 80% of a proposed Inwood trail), and are about 90% finished with a 2023 greenhouse gas inventory.
City sustainability staff updated the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee on ongoing programs and grant applications, reporting progress on solar programs, water-rebate activity, electric-vehicle grant applications, trail grant preliminaries, anti-idling outreach and a near-complete greenhouse gas inventory.
Staff reported 36 solar installations completed through city-related programs to date and described an upcoming solar auction: the solar-switch program auction was scheduled for April 16, and residents who receive offers have until July 2 to accept; staff said residents may still join later but earlier signups improve chances for bulk discounts. The staff presenter said the current auction includes battery options and that some incentives require a battery to qualify.
On transportation and trails, staff said a preliminary…
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