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Trotwood‑Madison board hears 6,000‑panel solar proposal, warned of July 1 tax‑credit deadline
Summary
A vendor told the Trotwood‑Madison City Board of Education that a district‑wide solar project (roofs plus ground arrays) could require roughly 6,000 panels and about $10.2 million in upfront cost, with current federal investment tax credits and PACE financing cited as paths to long‑term savings; the board did not take a vote but set follow‑up discussion.
The Trotwood‑Madison City Board of Education on Tuesday heard a detailed presentation from Superior Energy Solutions on a large solar installation that the company said could cover most of the district’s electric load while pairing roof replacement with photovoltaic arrays.
Terry Nielsen, a company representative, told the board the full system as envisioned would include panels on all three high‑school buildings plus a large ground‑mounted field, totaling as many as 6,000 panels. Nielsen described a cash scenario and multiple financed options, and repeatedly warned the board that to capture the current 40 percent federal investment tax credit (ITC) the district would need to start the project and secure a payment or contract before July 1.
Why it matters: The proposal pairs roof replacement with solar to capture a larger tax and financing benefit, and company figures presented to the board show long‑term energy‑cost savings if the district pursues ownership or certain…
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