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Maidstone Leisure Centre solar microgeneration
Meeting: 21/10/2015 - Policy and Resources Committee (Item 85)
Decision:
1)
That the installation of a solar microgeneration system (solar
panels) at Maidstone Leisure Centre be approved;
2)
That a budget of up to £270,000 is made available for the
delivery of the project;
3)
That Officers be instructed to obtain the necessary permissions and
licences to implement the recommendations, including registration
for Feed in Tariff; sale or export of electricity; and appropriate
agreements with the District Network Operator; and to assign those
permissions and licences as appropriate; and
4) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development, in consultation with the Head of Legal Partnership, to enter into and conclude negotiations with Maidstone Leisure Trust and Serco regarding their purpose of the electricity generated.
Minutes:
Councillor Mrs Wilson
left the meeting temporarily and Councillor Mrs Blackmore took the
chair for this item.
The Committee considered the report of the Director of Environment
and Shared Services which related to the installation of a solar
microgeneration system at Maidstone Leisure Centre.
RESOLVED:
1)
That the installation of a solar microgeneration system (solar
panels) at Maidstone Leisure Centre be approved;
2)
That a budget of up to £270,000 is made available for the
delivery of the project;
3)
That Officers be instructed to obtain the necessary permissions and
licences to implement the recommendations, including registration
for Feed in Tariff; sale or export of electricity; and appropriate
agreements with the District Network Operator; and to assign those
permissions and licences as appropriate; and
4)
That delegated authority be given to the
Head of Commercial and Economic Development, in consultation with
the Head of Legal Partnership, to enter into and conclude
negotiations with Maidstone Leisure Trust and Serco regarding their
purpose of the electricity generated.
Voting: 14 Against: 0 Abstentions: 0