To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Acting Director, Facilities and Fleet Management
Prepared By:
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Cedar Blazek, Energy Program Manager, Facilities and Fleet Management
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Presenter: Cedar Blazek, Energy Program Manager, Facilities and Fleet Management
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2:30 PM *On-Site Solar PV Project Proposal
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this study session is to present the evaluation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) opportunity across six County facilities including the Administration Building, ACJC Courthouse facilities, Centrepoint Plaza, Sheriff/Coroner Building, and Fairgrounds. Staff are requesting Board direction to continue advancing project feasibility and approval to authorize an initial material procurement payment of $393,674 by July 3, 2026, to preserve eligibility for a time-sensitive federal Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) opportunity with a potential direct payment value of approximately $2 million.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Support environmentally responsible development and energy efficiency in county operations.
Background and Discussion: Facilities Management is evaluating an opportunity to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on up to six County facilities: Administration Building, ACJC Courthouse facilities, Centrepoint Plaza, Sheriff/Coroner Building, and Fairgrounds. The proposed project would serve as a potential Phase 1 of the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) initiative focused on reducing utility costs, improving long-term operational sustainability, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from County operations. The proposed solar systems would total approximately 1.33 MWdc of installed capacity and are projected to generate approximately 1.97 million kWh of electricity annually.
Estimated impacts include:
* Approximately 16% of total County facility elect...
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