Summary
The city is borrowing $111.8 million over 25 years to electrify 23 buildings, install solar and battery storage at 17 sites, and convert 39,000 streetlights to LED — with guaranteed energy savings designed to fully cover the loan payments.
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Designed to be cost-neutral — energy savings cover the 25-year loan payments, with an $8 million federal tax credit helping pay down principal.
Library, recreation center and pool users get better-maintained, all-electric facilities; the city advances climate goals.
Taxpayers bear risk if energy savings fall short after the three-year guarantee ends.
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