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Approval for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Projects
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider awarding a contract to Eagle Solar and Light, LLC to install Solar PV on Town buildings including Fire Station 1, Public Works, and the 203 S. Greensboro St. Project.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Finance, Planning
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ben Schmadeke, Capital Projects Manager, 919-918-7424; Arche McAdoo, Finance Director, 919-918-7439; Laura Janway, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, 919-918-7326
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
These solar installations will address climate action and result in a direct reduction in the Town's Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Solar installations on municipal buildings is a recommendation in the Town's Energy and Climate Protection Plan (Section 2.B.ii: Facility Energy Efficiency). The plan outlines a long-term goal to reduce 2010 levels of municipal greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2030. The solar installations will reduce the Town's GHG emissions by 16%. Climate action is also one of the foundational themes of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Information
INFORMATION: On March 10, 2022, the Town received two responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for town-wide solar development. Proposals were received from Southern Energy Management and Eagle Solar & Light. Both firms' proposals were responsive and complete. A staff evaluation committee was formed across multiple departments and included Jon Hartman-Brown, Economic Development Director; Laura Janway, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator; Max Randall, Engineer I; and Cary McNallan, Deputy Finance Director. A subsequent interview was held with each firm. A summary of each firm's response is included in Attachment A: Solar RFP Results Memo.
Staff ultimately recommended contracting with ...
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