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Solar systems at Thomas and Lewis schools energized; district expects SRECs and Ameren rebate in coming months

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education · August 22, 2024
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Summary

District reports solar witness tests completed Aug. 5 and permission to operate for Thomas and Lewis as of Aug. 8; GRP estimates it will take ~90 days to begin receiving SRECs and ~60 days to receive an Ameren rebate; project considered closed out with final payment forthcoming.

Chief School Business Official Janiece Blake reported that witness tests for the district solar projects were completed on Aug. 5 and that the systems at Thomas and Lewis schools received permission to operate and were turned on Aug. 8. Blake said the project is considered closed out and final payment will be made soon.

Per information from GRP included in the board packet, Blake reported it typically takes about 90 days to begin receiving SRECs (solar renewable energy credits) and about 60 days to receive Ameren's rebate. The board did not record any votes specific to the solar closeout during the public portion beyond the business-official update.

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