Add 138 solar systems for low-income homes with $1.75 million contract amendment
In Plain English
Richmond has already installed free solar systems on 487 low-income homes since 2015 through this program. The amendment funds 138 additional installations over 3 years using Chevron settlement money, not city taxes. If approved, participating families save an average of $16,500 each in electricity costs over the system's lifetime.
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