Item 7 — Thursday, April 23, 2026
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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.
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.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 10-0
Member records (11)
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes