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Moorhead council authorizes phase‑1 energy-efficiency project with McKinstry
Summary
The Moorhead City Council authorized phase 1 of a self‑funding energy‑efficiency and solar package with McKinstry on April 27, 2026. McKinstry estimates a $4–$6 million project that could cut city utility costs by roughly 16–23% and pay for itself through savings and incentives.
The Moorhead City Council voted April 27 to authorize phase 1 of a citywide energy‑efficiency and solar project with McKinstry, a national energy‑services firm. The council approved the authorization after a presentation describing a package of lighting, building‑envelope upgrades, commissioning, water efficiencies and rooftop solar prioritized for the new library.
McKinstry regional director John Neville told the council the city spends “a little over $1,000,000 a year in energy costs,” and that a base project could reduce utility spending by roughly 16–23%, saving the city about $165,000 to $240,000 annually. The firm presented a self‑funding…
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