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Solar vendor pitches village sites as Ameren phases out net metering; board to research funding
Summary
Jeff Lionberger presented potential solar-panel installations for Village of Stronghurst sites, warning that Ameren is eliminating net metering and state funding declines 4% yearly; the board agreed to investigate site feasibility and funding. Lionberger estimated payback of about 1–4 years where shading is not present.
Presenter Jeff Lionberger told the board that Ameren is moving away from net metering, which "takes away some benefit" for potential solar customers. He recommended the village investigate several sites for solar installations and noted that state funding runs June 1–June 1 and decreases about 4% each year; he estimated a profit return in approximately 1–4 years if panels do not experience shading.
Trustees asked to have further research and analysis completed; Trustee Mike Bohnenkamp said he will research the subject further. No capital commitment or formal resolution was made at the meeting; the board authorized only continued investigation of potential sites and funding sources.
