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Board approves Ziegler RFP for CMS solar project, contingent on federal grant
Summary
The East Grand Forks Public School District board approved an RFP from Ziegler to install solar panels at CMS, contingent on successful Round 2 of the Solar for Schools grant; the district will put 10% down to capture tax benefits and expects installation next summer pending permits and rezoning.
The East Grand Forks Public School District board voted to accept an RFP from Ziegler to install solar panels at CMS, contingent on the district receiving Round 2 of the Solar for Schools grant. The motion passed by voice vote after a brief discussion of financing, permitting and timeline.
Speaker 1, a board member, told the board the solicitation drew about "10 companies, with actually I think 13 bids," and said the bids used a 22% loss factor recommended by state guidance to keep proposals comparable. "It's 3.5 or 3.7 years payback," Speaker 1…
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