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Columbia County authorizes application for Oregon renewable-energy grant to add courthouse backup power
Summary
The board approved submission of a renewable-energy reimbursement grant (Oregon Department of Energy) to fund solar panels and backup batteries that would provide critical emergency lighting and partial power to the courthouse and annex; staff were authorized to sign and Riley Baker was designated as the county’s representative.
Columbia County staff told the Board of Commissioners they intend to apply for an Oregon Department of Energy reimbursement grant to install solar panels and battery backup systems for critical courthouse and annex functions.
County staff said the program is similar to a prior award and would be…
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