Commissioners revisit idea of community or floating solar as a potential revenue source

During discussion of alternatives, several commissioners recalled a prior presentation about a city‑scale or floating solar installation and urged staff to model that option.

One commissioner said the earlier proposal had been modeled to generate substantial revenue and suggested it could be revisited as part of a broader potential strategy to lower rates and create municipal income. "That was a great option," a commissioner said, referencing a past presenter and the company that pitched floating panels.

Staff and commissioners agreed that a community‑scale solar option could change the financial math by generating utility revenue directly, but they also asked staff to compare projected income against capital and operational costs and any contractual limits tied to GRDA. The commission directed staff to include such options in the requested report.