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City accepts DOE award, authorizes rooftop solar GMP for Countryside and North Greenwood

City of Clearwater (Downtown Development Board; Pension Trustees; City Council Work Session) · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted a U.S. Department of Energy award of $949,500 to fund solar arrays at four city facilities and authorized a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $1,093,414.20 for rooftop solar work at Countryside Library and North Greenwood Recreation Center, with staff estimating 4–7 year paybacks after incentives.

City staff asked the City Council on Nov. 3 to accept a federal Department of Energy award of $949,500 for the Clearwater Solar Panel Project and to authorize a guaranteed maximum price to procure rooftop installations at two city facilities.

Cassie Cordova, sustainability and environmental manager, said the DOE award requires a 50% local…

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