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Monona committee: lost rooftop arrays pushed city below near‑term renewable target; Public Works asked to seek installer estimates

Monona Sustainability Committee · September 5, 2025
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Committee members said removal of solar panels from the Public Works garage and the library reduced Monona’s reported renewable generation; members recommended Public Works obtain estimates from solar installers to evaluate installing new systems, ideally to capture expiring tax credits.

Members of the Monona Sustainability Committee reviewed the city’s renewable energy goals and recent generation figures and concluded the removal of several rooftop solar arrays reduced the city’s reported share of renewable electricity.

Thor reported that the city had reached a "25 by '25" goal in previous reporting, and committee members cited a 2024 figure of 28.4 percent renewable generation. Members then noted that if…

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