NCFPD approves low-interest loan, bid authorization for solar energy facilities

The North County Fire Protection District approved a low-interest loan and the bid process to convert several NCFPD facilities to solar energy generation.

A 4-0 NCFPD board vote Dec. 10, with Paul Schaden absent, authorized staff to apply for a California Energy Commission loan charging one percent interest, authorized an $8,750 expenditure to reserve an estimated $129,174 in California Solar Initiative rebates, and authorized NCFPD staff to develop a request for proposals for the solar facilities.

“We’re real excited that we have the support of the board on this initiative. It makes not only...