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Napa council directs staff to refine facilities energy-efficiency and solar proposal ahead of federal tax-credit deadline
Summary
Council heard a multi-agency presentation on a potential facilities energy-efficiency and solar project that could upgrade equipment at up to 11 city-owned sites, use tax-exempt lease-purchase financing and target federal investment tax credits with a July deadline; staff will return with detailed site, warranty and financing recommendations.
Mayor Scott Sedgley and city staff on Tuesday discussed a proposed Facilities Energy Efficiency and Solar Project aimed at reducing the city’s utility costs and greenhouse-gas emissions across municipal buildings.
Deborah Elliott, a city staff member leading the effort, said staff have worked with Aptera Energy Services and other consultants to assess opportunities at roughly 11 city sites, including lighting, HVAC and water-heater upgrades and potential rooftop and ground-mounted solar. "We are still working to finalize the project scope and financing options, and we'll return to council with a full proposal if there is one that makes sense," Elliott said.
Consultant Louise Lavey of Aptera summarized…
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