Decision - Photovoltaic Solar Panel Implementation Plan for Non-Housing Properties - Update

(1)               That Strategic Director of Resources and Director of Finance be given delegated authority to approve the purchase and installation of PV solar panels for the 3 main council corporate administration buildings (referred to in paragraph 3.11 of the report), to be refurbished in the Workstyles Phase 2 transformation project approved at Cabinet on 8^th December 2011, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Central Services;

(2)               That any approval given under paragraph (1) above shall apply only after:

(i)                 more detailed costs for the business case and a proposed funding model for such purchase and installation are provided by specialist PV solar sub contractors following a tendering exercise to be undertaken by the Strategic Construction Partnership contractor carrying out the building works contract for Workstyles Phase 2 and;

(ii)               the publication of the Government’s decision on the FiT payment consultation document; and

(3)               That with respect to schools sites, it be agreed that the Government FiT changes consultation feedback is needed before the council can discuss the revised business cases, pay back periods and possible funding mechanisms with the list of schools that have shown an interest in the PV solar installations that the council have consulted with previously.