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Grow Solar crosses benchmark as Iowa City staff urges more signups
Summary
Staff told the commission the Grow Solar campaign reached 108 contracted kilowatts, triggering the program's first rebate threshold; staff urged residents and businesses to sign up before the next price step at 150 kW and described realtor outreach to help capture the value of rooftop solar.
Sarah Gardner updated the commission on Grow Solar progress, saying the program passed its initial benchmark and is now at 108 contracted kilowatts. "We're actually the most recent update is now at 108 contracted kilowatts," Gardner said, and staff explained that reaching the next threshold (150 kW) would change the pricing band and the size of rebates available to participants.
Commissioners asked whether signups are mostly single‑family homes, multifamily units or businesses; Gardner said most participants are single‑family homeowners but the program also includes farms and businesses, and she noted the housing fellowship will receive panels for a student‑built home. Staff also announced a realtor training on Aug. 27 to help agents market homes with solar.
