Board tables proposal to seek municipal solar RFP amid questions on savings and commitment
A proposal to issue an RFP for a ground‑mounted solar array under a power purchase agreement was tabled on a 3–2 vote after supervisors raised concerns about long‑term commitments and speculative savings; proponents pointed to potential savings of $100,000–$180,000 over 25 years and federal incentives.
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At the June 24 meeting, Supervisor Lorna Yearwood presented a proposal to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a ground‑mounted solar array to supply 100% of the township's electricity under a power purchase agreement (PPA). Yearwood framed the RFP as a no‑upfront‑cost option that could deliver immediate savings, saying potential savings were estimated at "$100,000–180,000 over 25 years," and stressed urgency tied to expiring federal incentives.
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