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Council directs $1,500 Watts Smart payment toward solar installation for Cultural and Community Center
Summary
The council unanimously approved directing a $1,500 check received through Rocky Mountain Power's Watts Smart program to a fund for solar installation at the Cultural and Community Center (CCC).
The Town of Bluff council on July 15 voted unanimously to direct a $1,500 check received through Rocky Mountain Power's Watts Smart program into a town account earmarked for solar-panel installation at the Cultural and Community Center (CCC).
Why it matters: The funds are the first of multiple incentive payments Bluff expects while Watts Smart performs energy audits and steps of the energy-efficiency process. Setting aside the money for the CCC's solar installation helps the town build a local match or seed funds for a larger solar grant or project.
Details and motion: Staff said Watts Smart disburses checks to entities that participate in energy-audit phases; this $1,500 check was an early phase payment. A council member moved to create and seed a revenue stream for the CCC solar installation with the payment; another council member seconded the motion. The council approved the motion unanimously.
Outcome: The $1,500 will be placed in a fund for the CCC solar installation while staff and council pursue additional grants and project planning. Staff said further Watts Smart payments will be received as the project advances and that the incentives will be used to support the building's energy work.
Ending: Council members said Watts Smart had been helpful and asked staff to continue coordinating with the CCC project team as design and grant work continues.
