Decision details

To consider a range of recommendations designed to reduce carbon emissions and generate savings through the use of photovoltaic technology.

DECISION MADE:

1)  That the purchase, installation and operation of photovoltaic technology  be approved on the following buildings with the Council’s estate:-

  (a)  Lockmeadow Market Hall – 50kw Array
  (b)  Vinters Park Crematorium – 10kw and 4kw Array
  (c)  Magnolia House – 24kw Array

2)  That the purchase of renewably generated electricity from a third party at Maidstone House be approved;

3)  That a budget of £125,000 to implement the recommendations be 
 approved;

4)  That delegated authority be given to the Commercial Projects Manager to spend the budget and enter into the appropriate contracts to implement the recommendations;

5)  That delegated authority be given to the Commercial Projects Manager to obtain the necessary permissions and licences to implement the recommendations including the registration for Feed in Tariff; sale, export or purchase of electricity; and appropriate agreements with the District Network Operator; and to assign those permissions and licences as appropriate;

6)  That the progression of the work towards entering into an assignable power purchase agreement with a generator of renewable energy be approved and the trial for Maidstone House and the Gateway be agreed.