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Walnut Creek approves $404,000 LED lighting upgrades using PG&E on‑bill financing

Walnut Creek City Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized sole‑source contracts with EcoGreen Solutions and PG&E on‑bill financing to retrofit three city facilities with LED lighting. Estimated project cost ~$404,000, annual utility savings ~$41,500, and projected 10‑year savings of about $415,000; project expected to start within weeks.

Public Works Director Rich Payne presented a proposal to retrofit three city facilities (Lesher Center, Clay Arts building, Walnut Creek Library) with energy‑efficient LED lighting using PG&E’s on‑bill financing and sole‑source contracts with EcoGreen Solutions.

Payne described on‑bill financing as a PG&E program that provides financing for energy‑efficiency improvements with repayment through utility bills using the projected savings; the city has used on‑bill financing for street‑light…

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