Solar Development at Newport Schools
Summary
Solect Energy pitched rooftop solar at Rogers High and Pell Elementary, with lease, power-purchase and purchase options and a looming July 4 federal tax-credit deadline. Councilors balked at the rushed timeline, murky electricity rates, and the $1.26 million price tag; no decision was made.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rogers alone costs roughly $65,000-$70,000 a month in electricity; purchase savings could reach $1.3M-$2.9M over 20-25 years, but installation would cost about $1.26 million.
Taxpayers and schools if energy savings materialize.
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