1. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
Solar Proposal
Public Hearing
April 17, 2017
7:30 pm
Town Hall-Meeting Room B

2. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
WHO: Recommendation from the Wilton Energy Commission
WHAT: Installation of solar panels on the roofs of Miller Driscoll and Middlebrook and possibly the High School
HOW: Solar arrays would be owned, installed and maintained by a solar vendor who would sell solar generated electricity to the Town for twenty years at fixed rates which are lower than current and expected electric rates
WHY: Estimated electricity savings of $1.2 million to $2.3 million over the 20 years. Reduces the Town’s carbon footprint.

3. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
WHAT and HOW: Installation of solar panels on the roofs of Miller Driscoll and Middlebrook and possibly the High School
Structural engineering study of the roofs to be performed to determine capacity
Approvals to be obtained to ensure installation of arrays will not void the roofs’ warranties
Solar vendor will be responsible for repairs and maintenance
Installation of the panels and frames will only be performed while students are not in session
Allowances have been made for cloudy days, snow days and night times.
On sunny days the panels act like an umbrella and reduce the air conditioning requirement of the building

4. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
How: Solar arrays would be owned, installed and maintained by a solar vendor
Vendor bids submitted through an RFP process
Nine bids received
Vendor to be selected based on bid price, expertise and financial viability
The Town would have the option to purchase the arrays at the end of the 20 years or have the equipment removed at vendor’s expense
If need be, equipment could be removed and reinstalled allowing for roof replacements

5. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
WHY: Estimated electricity savings of $1.2 million to $2.3 million over the 20 years.
The town has been awarded credits from Eversource which enable us to proceed with installations on Miller Driscoll and Middlebrook. Estimated savings over the 20 years based on two highest ranked bids:
Miller Driscoll: up to $1,000,000
Middlebrook: up to $600,000
The town will be applying for credits for the High School. Savings estimated to range from up to $700,000 depending on award level and vendor selected

6. Public Hearing April 17, 2017 7:30 pm Town Hall-Meeting Room B
TIMELINE
Public Hearing -April 17th
Expected Decision by BOS-May 1st
IF APPROVED:
Miller Discoll and Middlebrook Installation-Summer 2017
Solar Generated Electricity-October 2017
High School-TBD