08/22/2017 Resolutions 2017-224RESOLUTION 2017-224
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2012 Council approved a resolution to direct the Utilities
Department to evaluate potential renewable energy projects and provide recommendations for
participation as needed to maintain a balanced energy portfolio; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the City has entered into Power Purchase Agreements
with two wind developers for a total of 86 megawatts, or about 45 percent of Grand Island's annual
energy requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities also solicited solar projects that could be done on a pilot
program basis; and
WHEREAS, Sol Systems, LLC was chosen as the best respondent to the Request for
Proposal with a proposed one megawatt facility for a Pilot Solar Project to be constructed on Utilities
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Power Purchase Agreement with Sol
Systems, LLC for a Pilot Solar Project is approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign
the agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 22, 2017.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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J emy L. J n en, Mayor
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