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Dallas council authorizes option for potential solar array on James Howe Road
Summary
The Dallas City Council authorized the city manager to sign an amended two-year option-to-lease allowing Oregon Clean Power Cooperative to pursue Pacific Power’s local renewable energy procurement for a possible solar array on about 7 acres of city-owned land. Council emphasized protecting future water‑system plans and neighborhood impacts.
The Dallas City Council on Nov. 3 unanimously authorized the city manager to sign an amended option-to-lease giving Oregon Clean Power Cooperative two years to complete due diligence and pursue Pacific Power’s local renewable procurement for a potential solar array on city-owned property off James Howe Road.
City manager Emily told the council the cooperative requested site access for surveys and environmental work and that the agreement is limited to an option period; any lease or development would require a separate council approval. Dan Wojciech, general manager of the cooperative, said Pacific Power’s procurement timetable — with a…
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