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Mayor’s office pivots away from rooftop solar; Pensacola staff weigh smaller solar options
Summary
City staff said rooftop solar for Bayview is no longer being pursued by the mayor’s office; the $122,770 federal grant remains available but must be used for solar in 2026, prompting staff to explore smaller solar lighting, portable generators, and canopy installations that meet grant and federal labor rules.
City staff told the Environmental Advisory Board that a planned rooftop solar installation tied to a federal grant is being shelved by the mayor's office and that the city is exploring alternative solar uses that fit the grant’s rules and timeline.
"The rooftop solar was not of interest anymore to proceed with that project," Speaker 2 said, adding the funds remain available but must be used within the grant’s performance…
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