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District says Laurentian solar array is online; projected annual savings about $37,000
Summary
District staff and presenter Michael Holden said the Laurentian solar project came online Oct. 20 and Ideal Energy holds a 20‑year maintenance term; projected production is about 392,000 kWh and projected district utility savings are about $37,000 annually, with staff continuing to review five months of actual data.
Michael Holden updated the board that the Laurentian solar installation is complete and energized as of Oct. 20. He said Ideal Energy (contracted partner) is responsible for maintenance and operations under a 20‑year agreement and that the project has been cleaned up and left clear of obstructions on the roof.
Holden reported projected annual production of roughly 392,000 kilowatt‑hours and estimated utility savings to the district at more than $37,000 per year, but acknowledged the district has only about five months of operational data and staff (including Andrew) are reviewing actual numbers. "We checked out the roof, made sure that everything is good up there," he said, and added that district staff will continue to monitor performance and said they have not yet received a final payment from the contractor.
Board members asked whether the district is evaluating other buildings for solar and whether consultation from the contractor would carry a cost. Holden said Ideal Energy would assess other buildings and provide guidance; he noted differing roof configurations and that other providers and university programs have offered to evaluate district facilities.
Next steps: staff will review incoming production and savings data, explore potential for additional sites, and report back to the board when more months of production have been analyzed.
