Summary
Staff estimated a 280-kilowatt solar array would cost about $1.4 million with a 19-20 year payback and only about 5.2 percent ROI — well below the 10-15 percent target — and the RSCVA, not the City, pays the utility bills, so the City wouldn't directly benefit. The committee agreed it wasn't a good deal for now.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $1.4 million cost with a roughly 19-20 year payback.
Potentially the environment and long-term energy costs, but the economics don't currently favor the City.
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