City of Gainesville - File #: 210243.

• File #: 210243.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 7/28/2021
• In control: General Manager for Utilities
• On agenda: 8/5/2021
• Title: Update on the Status of the Solar PPA (NB)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/5/2021	1	City Commission	Discussed

Title

Update on the Status of the Solar PPA (NB)

Explanation

As the commission is aware, GRU staff entered into a contract with the company Origis for the building and operation of a solar farm.  GRU is to purchase the power generated by this operation.  Origis had planned to site the solar farm on property located in Archer, Florida, and required a special exception permit from Alachua County to do so.  On July 6, 2021, the Alachua County Commission denied Origis' application and GRU staff has since met with Origis executives to discuss next steps.  Staff is now prepared to provide an update to the Gainesville City Commission on the status of the project.

Fiscal Note

None at this time.

Recommendation:

Hear an update from staff on the status of the solar project.