Summary
Working Power's proposed floating solar array at the Lindbergh Place reservoir moves to Planning Commission environmental review. One resident raised drinking-water and health concerns; the public hearing happens before the Planning Commission.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would get about $26,000 a year in lease payments over 25 years, while opponents argue monitoring and potential cleanup costs could exceed that.
The city and residents through community benefits from the solar project.
Residents using the reservoir drinking water, per public testimony, fear contamination.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Work Session Meeting - Aug 17, 2026
A resident presented a petition with more than 700 signatures raising concerns about the solar panel project's effect on drinking water.
Planning Commission Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
A proposed 1.4-megawatt floating solar project at the city's drinking water reservoir has split the community. Supporters point to bill savings for about 400 households and climate goals; opponents fear contamination, cleanup costs, and a lease payment they say is too small to cover the city's monitoring burden.
Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
A nonprofit-backed floating solar project promises electric bill savings and a food fund, but it would sit on the city's only drinking water reservoir. Engineers say catastrophic failure is unlikely, yet the commission wants backup plans — new valves, piping and insurance — costed into the project before deciding.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Mar 23, 2026
Working Power's proposed floating solar array at the Lindbergh Place reservoir moves to Planning Commission environmental review. One resident raised drinking-water and health concerns; the public hearing happens before the Planning Commission.
Related development
Floating solar array, Campfield Reservoir
Promises lower electric bills and a food fund for residents, but hinges on whether backup-water-supply safeguards can be affordably added.
Floating solar array — 1000 Lindbergh Place
Would supply community solar to about 400 households but has drawn a 600-signature petition and public testimony opposing placement on the drinking water supply.
Floating solar array at City reservoir
Would provide community energy benefits; residents raised drinking-water safety concerns to be addressed in the SEQR review.
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