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Council reopens discussion, then approves joining Illinois Shines community-solar credits for city accounts
Summary
Following a motion to reconsider, the City Council approved participation in Illinois Shines community-solar bill-credit program for city utility accounts after staff clarified scope and accounting.
Freeport — After voting to reconsider a prior denial, the City Council voted to participate in the Illinois Shines community-solar bill-credit program for certain city utility accounts, with the mayor casting the deciding vote to reach the required majority.
Councilmembers moved to reconsider the previously defeated measure so the city could have a fuller discussion and possibly hear additional information from program presenters. A motion to reconsider passed 5–4, enabling renewed debate and staff explanation of the program.
City Manager Boyer summarized the program, saying developers who build solar arrays in the region are required to offer…
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