Solar power may once again be considered for Iola’s energy portfolio.
City Council members will hear a presentation by consultant Scott Shreve about a potential solar energy project in Iola.
Council members rejected in 2019 overtures from Westar to build a solar farm on the west edge of town, which would eventually have cost the city $3.7 million, and perhaps more when factoring in premiums tacked on to energy produced by the solar panels.
In other utility business, Council members also will discuss a proposed sewer lining project.
City Administrator Matt Rehder has noted the $800,000 in federal COVID relief funds Iola is receiving would pay for much of an estimated $1 million the city said would be necessary to re-line more than 30,000 feet worth of sewer lines in the city. Iola already has budgeted the remaining $200,000 for such a project.
The discussion will be part of a larger overview of Iola’s sewer system for the Council, particularly new members unfamiliar with specifics of Iola’s utility services.
The 6 p.m. meeting will be in Iola’s New Community Building at Riverside Park.
