Board Of Aldermen - Minutes - 8/6/2019 - P53
Municipal Solar Financing
Challenge: Cities Cannot Access Solar Incentives
* Solar investment tax credit/depreciation only apply to tax liability
* Outright purchase would typically require 15-20 year payback
¢ Many cities cannot afford up-front cost or cash flow impact
Solution: Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
¢ City licenses roof/land to third-party finance partner for solar
¢ Finance partner builds, owns, and operates solar array for 5+ years
« Finance partner sells power from solar to City at a discount