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Schneider Electric seeks county approval for solar project audit, flags July tax-credit deadline
Summary
Schneider Electric presented a countywide solar and energy-efficiency audit on March 17 and told commissioners that available Investment Tax Credits could cover up to 50% of a project, but proposals must be prepared ahead of a July 1, 2026 eligibility cutoff.
Representatives from Schneider Electric, Robert Perez and Tracy Huhn, told the Roosevelt County Commission they would like permission to perform a business-case audit for potential solar installations and other energy-efficiency investments at county facilities.
Perez described Schneider Electric’s role in managing projects and said state review by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) would be part of the process. He said Investment Tax Credits (ITC) could apply to projects and that "up to 50% of a project is eligible until July 1, 2026," so the company would need to be onsite a few days before the end of April to prepare a proposal in time.
Commissioners asked about payback timelines and upfront costs. Perez estimated about a 25-year payback for the county under typical assumptions; no formal action was taken at the meeting on the Schneider Electric request—the presentation was introductory and requested approval to proceed with a site audit and proposal.
Commissioner Malin Parker inquired specifically about upfront costs versus payback, and Commissioner Roy Lee Criswell asked about the timetable to qualify for tax credits. Schneider representatives said they would handle project management and work with state reviewers as required.
Next steps: Schneider Electric requested access to county facilities to conduct an audit and to develop a full proposal should commissioners grant authorization at a future meeting.
