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Abilene council approves Schneider Energy Services contract after debate over savings and financing
Summary
Council approved a Phase 5 energy and equipment replacement contract with Schneider Electric despite questions about how projected savings were calculated and whether the city should finance $10.6 million now or replace equipment more slowly to avoid added debt.
Abilene City Council voted to approve a performance contract with Schneider Electric to replace aging HVAC and building systems across city facilities, approving the measure despite a divided discussion on whether to take on debt for a citywide, single‑vendor project.
The measure authorizes Phase 5 work costing $10,627,520 and contemplates issuing certificates of obligation. Council Member Reagan recorded the lone “no” vote; the motion carried with other members voting yes.
Council critics focused on how Schneider’s projected savings were calculated, and on the financing choice. Schneider representatives and city staff told the council that the contract’s biggest financial benefit is avoiding a string of…
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