Chelsea Considers 30-Year Solar Credit Agreement

Chelsea City Council is considering authorizing an Electricity Bill Credit Purchase Agreement with 978 Solar Development, LLC for up to 30 years. The agreement would allow the City to purchase a percentage of net metering credits generated by solar energy facilities.

Document date · September 14, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Up to 30 years

Renewal date

2056-09-14

Renewal

Agreement term is up to 30 years; no renewal or extension option is stated.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Chelsea City Council Agenda 2026-09-14

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Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Chelsea?

978 Solar Development Llc was awarded this utilities contract by City of Chelsea, as recorded on September 14, 2026.

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This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

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This contract appears in Chelsea City Council Agenda 2026-09-14 (Agenda), dated September 14, 2026 from City of Chelsea. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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