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County seeks bids for solar rooftop projects at three government sites to capture federal tax credits
Summary
Delaware County staff asked council to approve advertising an RFP to install solar arrays at three county facilities to secure federal Investment Tax Credit incentives before upcoming deadlines and to seek both direct‑purchase and power‑purchase financing options.
Director Yerkovich asked council to approve advertising an RFP to design, procure and install rooftop solar at three identified county locations — the Delaware County Government Center, the Boating Machine Warehouse and the Redwood Community Center — citing a limited timeline to lock in federal clean‑energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
"The timing of this project is imperative…ITC credits were created to credit property owners…with up to 30% of a reimbursement on the cost of solar," Yerkovich said, and noted the projects would be advertised on PEMBID and completed by 12/31/2027 if awarded and financed. Council members thanked staff and emphasized the projects as "low‑hanging fruit" to test a broader county program; the item was moved to the consent agenda.
