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Town of Front Royal Council Work Session Agenda March 2026

Town Weighs 25-Year Bright Mountain Solar PPA

3 MW (3% of energy supply), Estimated first 5-year price $44.84/MWh; $73.19/MWh energy charge less creditsTown of Front RoyalBRIGHT MOUNTAIN SOLARMarch 9, 2026

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Description

The Town of Front Royal is considering a 25‑year power purchase agreement with Bright Mountain Solar for 3 MW of solar energy starting in 2028. The agreement, arranged through American Municipal Power, would provide energy, capacity, and renewable energy credits at an estimated effective rate of about $45–50 per MWh over the initial period.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

3 MW (3% of energy supply), Estimated first 5-year price $44.84/MWh; $73.19/MWh energy charge less credits

Vendor

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN SOLAR

Agency

Town of Front Royal, VA

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

March 9, 2026

Contract Term

January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2052 (25 years)

Renewal Date

2052-12-31

Renewal Info

Long-term fixed-term solar PPA via AMP; term is 25 years with no renewals mentioned. Participation limited to about 3 MW (approximately 3% of the Town’s energy supply).