Termination of Ameresco Energy Project and New Green Energy Ad Hoc
Mendocino County
Summary
After years of trying, the county gave up on the Ameresco solar project because the finances no longer worked — federal tax credit timing was risky and Ukiah's cheap power plus no net metering made savings impossible. A new ad hoc will explore solar on county parcels outside Ukiah and options with Sonoma Clean Power.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county avoids a project that Supervisor Williams said would lose money over its 25-year life.
County taxpayers avoid a money-losing contract; the project's stated goals of cutting the carbon footprint will be pursued through other options.
Environmental advocates expressed frustration that the county has again delayed a carbon-reduction project.
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