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Decatur adopts Community Energy Fund policy to launch homeowner rebate program and municipal projects

City Commission (Decatur)
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Summary

Commission adopted a Community Energy Fund utilization policy to direct about 10% of annual energy‑related franchise fees (approximately $150,000/year) to local clean‑energy rebates, municipal projects (capped at 20% annually), and program administration, intended to complement GIFA state rebates.

The Decatur City Commission on April 21 adopted a Community Energy Fund (CEF) utilization policy to guide spending of funds set aside under the city’s Clean Energy Plan.

Staff explained the fund is seeded by 10% of annual energy‑related franchise‑fee revenue (estimated at roughly $150,000 per year) plus any state or federal grants directed to the fund. The policy…

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