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Town proposes moving remote net‑metering credits to schools and to formalize arrangement in an MOU
Summary
Manager Ralph Mullis proposed revising the town’s remote net‑metering agreement so the school department receives roughly $219,113 in annual energy credits; he said the town intends to formalize the change in an MOU/MOA and that the shift will reduce the town’s energy savings accordingly.
Town Manager Ralph Mullis told the council he plans to revise the remote net‑metering arrangement so the school department will receive net‑metering credits that had previously reduced municipal energy costs. Mullis described the recommended change as returning about "$219,113" in energy savings to the school and said that while that will create a corresponding shortfall on the town side, it is the correct allocation because the schools should benefit from energy credits tied to town buildings.
When asked by school committee member Megan Riley whether the allocation would be placed in writing, Mullis replied: "The goal is to put an MOU and MOA together ... so the purpose is to not make this one time. It will be every single year." He and school staff indicated this reallocation is expected to recur annually but the precise amount will vary with energy prices and usage.
Mullis and school presenters also described how remote net‑metering operates: the town contracted with third parties (named during the presentation as Green Energy and Reveny) that provide solar energy produced off‑site; the town receives negotiated savings from those arrangements rather than hosting the solar arrays on town property at this time. The council directed staff to draft written terms to document the annual credit allocation for future council review.
