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Plumas County probes costs and contract terms of $10.7 million NG energy project after early implementation
Summary
Supervisors directed county counsel and facilities staff to review the NG energy contract after staff and the auditor raised concerns about high financing costs, unbudgeted exclusions and change orders, subcontractor sourcing, and whether guaranteed long‑term savings are realistic.
Plumas County supervisors on March 4 ordered a fast‑track review of the county’s NG energy project after an hour‑long public and staff discussion raised questions about costs, contract exclusions and the financing terms.
Facilities Director Nick Collin told the board ENGIE crews have been installing LED lighting at the annex, submitted solar plans to the building department and replaced two HR HVAC units that cost the county roughly $24,000. Collin said the ENGIE contract lists a far larger price for the same units and that several items in the contract were excluded or designated as change‑order work, creating potential additional unfunded costs.
“You can buy all the generators and all the…
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