1. Major Energy Infrastructure Investment Approved - $16.9M Linear Generator Project
The Board approved a significant capital investment with Mainspring Energy to construct a 4-megawatt linear generator facility at North Plant, replacing aging natural gas generators from 1994. This system offers a remarkably short payback period of approximately 4 years, with projected savings of $3.8 million in year one rising to $5 million by year five. The new generators will produce power at roughly 14 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to the district's current average of 26 cents, operating nearly emission-free and requiring minimal maintenance. The modular system consists of 16 individual 250kW units that are exceptionally quiet and can automatically scale production based on actual demand.
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