Energy & Climate
Final Hurdles for Solar Contract Approval
Town works to finalize contract details and secure a 40% tax credit before the August 26 deadline.
At the Select Board meeting, the Energy Committee reported a $120,000 under-budget solar project cost and the Acting Town Manager reported progress on contract negotiations with Solect. Legal teams are finalizing terms before the August 26 contract deadline to secure a 40% federal investment tax credit. A new online “solar dashboard” will track project updates and be available on the Energy Committee web page.
Truro’s Solar Sprint: Beating the Clock for Almost $2 Million in Savings
Tax Credit Rules Drive Urgent Procurement
Truro aims to secure a 40% federal tax credit by late August for its landfill solar project. Partnering with PowerOptions and Solect Energy is offering speed, savings, and safe harbor credit compliance.
Landfill Solar FinCom Recommendation
Landfill Solar Initiative
FinCom Recommendation
Landfill Solar Select Board Recommendation
Select Board recommends a warrant article for the Landfill Solar borrowing authorization
Amy & Ian's 9 Minute Podcast Discuss the Select Board's Recommendation
Discussion and due diligence ended in a unanious recommendation.
Select Board Recommendation
Amy & Ian Explore Truro's Decarbonization Roadmap
This podcast-style exploration is segmented into 3 short audio segments.
Select Board Approves the Decarbonization Roadmap
Unanimous approval of the plan by the Energy and Climate Action Committees and Town staff.
"This is an amazing amount of work and it's really important that our community move forward in this vein."