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Commissioners approve GRP Wegman solar project for Stephens County jail with net cost around $791,107
Summary
The board approved a GRP Wegman proposal for solar upgrades at the county jail with an estimated upfront cost of about $1,100,000 and an expected tax-credit rebate of roughly $340,000, producing a reported net project cost of $791,107; staff said the panels will offset utility costs over time.
Stephens County commissioners approved a GRP Wegman proposal to install solar upgrades at the county jail. Staff reported an estimated upfront project cost of about $1,100,000, a projected cash rebate of roughly $340,000 tied to an investment tax credit and an overall net project cost reported as $791,107. The presentation emphasized near-term reductions in utility costs at the jail and longer-term savings over the life of the panels.
Staff said the county tested the proposal and coordinated with Hart EMC and other partners. Commissioners thanked GRP Wegman and the sheriff’s office for participating in the project review and approved authorization for the chairman to sign contracting documents. Staff stated the project will lower utility costs at the jail and may generate net revenue over time once installed.
