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District 207 hires consultant to study solar feasibility, will evaluate payback and sites

5832069 · September 4, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a discovery and feasibility contract with a commercial solar consultant for roughly $54,450 to analyze district rooftop and site suitability and potential offsets to electricity use.

District 207 approved a contract to pay a commercial firm to perform discovery and a feasibility study for solar energy across district facilities. The contract for discovery and feasibility work, presented to the board after the buildings and grounds committee reviewed proposals, is for $54,450 and is limited to the feasibility phase; the administration said it will present a later procurement proposal only if the study shows a viable financial payback.

Committee members reported the district issued a request for proposals and received three responsible responses, interviewing two firms. The recommended consultant will evaluate rooftop and site conditions, roof‑replacement timing and the district’s likely electrical offset, and whether a project should advance to procurement. Staff noted feasibility will include roof‑replacement risk — installing panels on roofs nearing replacement can require panel removal and reinstallation and reduce value.

Board members asked whether the district has a fixed target for generation; staff said the study will identify feasible offset percentages and options, including potential for selling credits if generating in excess of usage. No procurement decision was made at the meeting; the feasibility study was authorized to inform subsequent decisions.

The motion to award the feasibility contract passed by roll call.