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Morris City Council approves state grant to buy electric truck for community‑center backup power
Summary
The council approved a state‑facilitated microgrid lifeline grant to acquire a Ford F‑150 Lightning, charger and equipment so the vehicle can supply backup power to Morris City’s community center in emergencies; the project is a Department of Energy demonstration funded via Minnesota.
The Morris City Council voted to approve a microgrid lifeline facilities grant contract with the state of Minnesota to buy a Ford F‑150 Lightning and the necessary charging and backup equipment to support the city’s community center during emergencies. Titha, who presented the proposal, said the vehicle’s battery (about 130 kWh) could power the center for roughly eight to 10 hours depending on…
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