Solar co-op for residents and small businesses
Summary
The city is installing solar at 17 facilities through an interlocal agreement with the water utility, saving over $500,000 a year. The $6.5 million project should be largely offset by federal tax credits and paid back in six years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves the city over half a million dollars annually, with net project cost of $2.6-3.3 million after tax credits.
Taxpayers, through lower city energy bills for decades.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Evansville Climate Collaborative Board - Jul 21, 2026
The city is installing solar at 17 facilities through an interlocal agreement with the water utility, saving over $500,000 a year. The $6.5 million project should be largely offset by federal tax credits and paid back in six years.
Evansville Climate Collaborative Board - May 19, 2026
Evansville is the first Indiana city to partner with Solar United Neighbors on a solar co-op. Membership is free, and once 30 members join, they solicit bids and pick a contractor together for bulk-rate pricing.
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