Item 7 Passed 10-0

Item 7 — Thursday, April 23, 2026

In plain language — from agenda source text

This greenlights Austin Energy to ink a deal with UPower Energy LLC for up to eight megawatts of electricity from a new utility-scale solar facility built on the closed FM 812 Landfill. It's a way to put a retired dump to work generating clean power for the city. The agreement runs up to 25 years, at an estimated $1,500,000 per year for a total of up to $37,500,000, with the first year's funding contingent on approval of Austin Energy's proposed operating budget.

How it affects me: If you use Austin Energy, this item lists $1,500,000 per year.

Current official agenda wording

Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with UPower Energy LLC, for up to eight megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale solar facility to be located at the closed City of Austin FM 812 Landfill, in an estimated amount up to $1,500,000 per year, for a term up to 25 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $37,500,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is contingent upon approval of the Proposed Operating Budget of Austin Energy.

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The roll call

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Approved on Consent 10-0

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