Planning Economic Development Environment District 3

Community Solar Cooperative

A proposed community solar cooperative would let households and small businesses subscribe to locally generated renewable power without rooftop panels.

Community Solar Cooperative project area and community engagement concept.
Project notice: Planning The city will confirm interconnection capacity, refine subscriber pricing, and release the draft site and cooperative structure.
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Project overview

A proposed community solar cooperative would let households and small businesses subscribe to locally generated renewable power without rooftop panels.

What this project delivers

  • A five-megawatt solar array on a remediated public site.
  • Discounted subscription shares for income-qualified households.
  • Pollinator habitat, workforce training, and public energy education.

Community involvement

The feasibility phase includes utility workshops, subscriber-interest surveys, environmental review scoping, and meetings with nearby neighborhoods.

The strongest message was to design for everyday needs while keeping long-term operations affordable and transparent.

Community engagement summary

What happens next

The city will confirm interconnection capacity, refine subscriber pricing, and release the draft site and cooperative structure.

Project team

Sustainability Office leads the work with Procurement, Communications, operations staff, and community partners.

Project timeline

Updated July 17, 2026

  1. Discovery and scope

    June 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027

    Discovery and scope for Community Solar Cooperative, including documented decisions and public updates.

    Current phase · 60% complete
  2. Community review

    February 15, 2027 – October 31, 2027

    Community review for Community Solar Cooperative, including documented decisions and public updates.

  3. Design and approvals

    October 31, 2027 – July 16, 2028

    Design and approvals for Community Solar Cooperative, including documented decisions and public updates.

  4. Delivery and closeout

    July 16, 2028 – March 31, 2029

    Delivery and closeout for Community Solar Cooperative, including documented decisions and public updates.

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