District-wide LED lighting contract approved with Excel
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Description
Hamilton County Schools approved an energy agreement with Excel Energy Group Inc. for a $6.2 million district-wide LED lighting upgrade financed primarily through the Energy Efficient Schools Initiative. The 10.5-year, low-interest project includes a performance guarantee that energy and maintenance savings will offset the district’s payments and incorporates TVA incentives and bond-funded capital contributions.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$6,208,288 (project cost); $5,000,000 financed through EESI; $667,828 projected TVA incentives; $540,460 district capital contribution
Vendor
EXCEL ENERGY GROUP INC
Agency
Hamilton County School District, TN
Contract Type
CONSTRUCTION
Document Date
May 21, 2026
Contract Term
10.5 years financing term at interest rate not to exceed 1.5%, with semi-annual payments commencing six months after funding
Renewal Info
Financed portion of the purchase price is to be repaid over 10.5 years at an interest rate not exceeding 1.5% with semi-annual payments; any future amendments may add additional energy conservation measures by mutual agreement.
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