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Comfrey council votes 4–1 to apply for solar and battery grant for wastewater plant
Summary
The City of Comfrey voted 4–1 Sept. 10 to apply for a grant to install solar panels and battery backup at the wastewater treatment plant; the project is estimated at about $150,000 and would require a minimum 10% city match if awarded.
The City Council of Comfrey voted 4–1 on Sept. 10 to proceed with an application for a grant to install solar panels and battery backup at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Mayor Richter presented information on the opportunity and estimated the full project at roughly $150,000, noting the grant would require a minimum 10% local match from the city. Councilor Redman moved to pursue the application, Councilor Evers seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor except Councilor Kastner.
In council discussion members weighed the potential benefits of added resiliency and energy savings against the upfront costs and the requirement for city matching funds. No firm funding source for the local match was adopted at the meeting; the motion authorized staff to move forward with the application process only.
The next step is completing and submitting the grant application. If the grant is awarded, the council will return to consider how to provide the required city match and any project contract approvals.
