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Harris Township authorizes 60% share of regional solar PPA after prolonged debate over economics and RECs
Summary
After a multi‑hour presentation and public debate about costs, green‑attribute ownership and contract length, the board authorized township staff to execute PPA documents committing Harris Township to purchase 60% of its electricity from a 15‑year solar power purchase agreement (Prospect 14) with Direct Energy servicing and GreenSky managing RECs.
The Harris Township Board of Supervisors authorized township staff to prepare and execute Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) documents committing the township to a 15‑year contract for a portion of electricity from a regional solar array (identified in materials as Prospect 14). The board authorized documents to pursue a 60% purchase commitment as presented by the PPA working group.
Staff described the PPA package as a tri‑party arrangement: Prospect 14 (solar developer) will build a roughly 18‑megawatt array; Direct Energy will act as the retail servicer; and GreenSky (the broker) will monitor invoices and compliance. The PPA contains a fixed PPA price with a small annual escalator and assumes any portion not covered by the PPA is supplied at market rates under a five‑year retail…
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