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Indian Valley Record Wednesday, June 29, 2011 3A SOLAR, from page 1A purchasing its power from Pacific Gas and Electric, for a 25-year term. Chris Bristow, a mechani- cal engineer and facility solu- tions specialist with IES, explained to the board why this model works for school districts. Because public entities, like school districts, do not pay taxes, they cannot take advantage of current incentives for installing solar-energy systems, such as tax credits. This makes in- stallation of such systems cost prohibitive for many public entities. By forming an LLC, a tax- paying entity, IES can take advantage of those tax incen- tives. IES will also make money when PUSD pur- chases power. Bristow said the district's rate might go up slightly, from 17 cents per kilowatt-hour (about what it pays PG&E now) to 18 cents. But during the summer when most of PUSD's facili- ties are closed and solar generation is at its highest, the system would generate far more electricity than PUSD could use. Since energy is at a premium during those months, and if PUSD went to a time-of-use rate, PG&E might be buying energy at a rate of 40 cents per kwh. The arrangement would yield a net gain for PUSD over the whole year. PG&E "trues up" its accounts at the end of the year, said Bristow, at which time PUSD would get a check for the excess energy produced. As part of the deal, IES would also install energy- efficient lighting and make other conservation recom- mendations. Bristow said 60 percent of the school district's sites are powered by PG&E. Plumas- Sierra Rural Electric Cooper- ative powers the others, which would not be affected by the proposed solar deal. Based on a preliminary analysis, Bristow said, the arrangement could yield a 12 manager takes over at SPI Chris Skinner has been named manager at Sierra Pacific Industries' Quincy plant. Skinner has been with the company for a little more than eight years. For the last six years he was manager of the com- pany's small-log mill in Burney. Prior to that, he was a shift supervisor at the mill in Sonora. Skinner, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering from Montana State, said he looks forward to the challenges associate d with this promotion -- the Quincy plant is a much larger operation, with approximately 215 employees, compared to the mill in Burney, which has approximately 140 employees. "Chris will be a real asset to our Quincy opera- tion and the community. Since he has been with SPI we've seen his steady im- provement and increased productivity," said SPI's regional manager Matt Taborski. "We think Chris has lots of potential." Photo by Bill Chesley Pacific ries Bristow: "Right." Chris Russell: "What if you encounter problems with our gear?" Bristow: "We're geared to deal with that up front. We take on the risks up front. We're used to identify- ing potential and unforeseen problems. Some things we can 'tuck in.'" Sonja Anderson: "Can the panels support 100-pound snowload? That's what we have in Chester." Bristow: "Yeah." Mouths fell open when he said the Division of the State Architect (DSA), the notoriously sluggish state department in charge of Over- seeing construction projects at schools and colleges, approves the projects "over the counter." He assured board members that both the angle of the panels and their heat reten- tion would shed snow "like a metal roof." Bristow's presentation was an information item on the June agenda. Superintendent Glenn Harris indicated he would bring the matter back to the board for possible action at the July 12 meeting. Bristow said he would bring an IEC representative with him next month. Division percent annual savings for PUSD. IEC would guarantee no more than a 2.5 percent escalation in rates, about 2 percent less than PG&E's escalation rate over the past 10 years. He called the 12 percent a "minimum or conservative" estimate. IES is recommending the PUSD project be 50 percent ground and 50 percent carport installations. Bristow said the ground mounts provide the most benefit, carports are second best and roof installations are the least desirable. Bristow acknowledged one caveat to the deal: The project would have to start this year and be 15 percent complete by the end of the year to qualify for the tax breaks, which may not be continued into the future. So, the board would have to act this summer to get the project underway. He said the district's only exposure would be de- velopment fees if it backed out after a certain point, and promised if the cash-flow projections did not pencil out, "you can walk." Board members had many questions for Bristow. Bret Cook: "We have no capital outlay?" y Schwartz Coed Softball Tournament July 9, 2011 ~ Gansner Park One Day Double Elimination Tournament Limited to 6 teams Entry fee ~ $175 (tax deductible) Call Ron Schwartz for information 530-258-6363 Snack Bar • First Place T-Shirts • Raffle Drawing Fundraiser for Scott Schwartz Memorial Scholarshi Need help CONSTRUCTION SINCE 1984 i General Building Contractor Calif. Lic. #453927 (530) 283-2035 Hours of center updat¢.00c The Greenville Information and Work Center of the Plumas National Forest will be open for business Thurs- days and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning the week of July 4. "Two days a week repre- sents a balance between the current volume of business and a reduced budget," said Mike Donald, Mt. Hough dis- trict ranger. He indicated future budgets were expected to continue to decline. The public can purchase maps and firewood permits and obtain campfire or burn permits at the office, located at 128 Hot Springs Road in Greenville. The office phone number is 284-7126. Firewood permits may also be pur- chased by mail. Maps and permits may also be obtained at the Mt. Hough : Ranger District in Quincy, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information: call the Mt.-Hough Ranger District at 283-0555. INDEPENDENCE DAY ******JULY 4*********** Although most of us are patriotic all year 'round, this long July 4th weekend gives us all time to pause and remember what makes our country great. Whether watching a parade .or a fireworks display, it's our chance to truly celebrate our country and salute the brave men and women who afford us all our cherished freedom. Happy Ju y 4 n! www.fridenoptometry.com -., FRIDEN OPTOMETRY Jonathan Friden, O.D. 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