The former Snap On Tools property on Oak Street could soon become the site of a solar farm. At a special City Council meeting yesterday, city clerk Ryan Turner said a local group, Tick Tock Energy headed by developer Dean Kieffer, is looking to lease the approximately 11 acre site for a period of 40 years. Tick Tock would be responsible to maintain the property saving the city money and manpower. Turner said Tick Tock plans to spend about $5 million on turning the land into a solar farm, energy from which would be targeted to low income households, city entities, and non profits in Mt. Carmel. Energy savings for those opting into the program could approach 40% according to Turner. The city council Monday greenlit the proposal to the next step. For its’ part, Tick Tock will pay the city $100 a year and pay the property taxes on the site. The $100 annual fee is the same amount the city charges West Berwick for use of the clubhouse at the golf course. Turner and Mayor Joe Judge will now continue discussions with Tick Tock before the deal is finalized.
Turner told the council where the energy generated from the solar farm would be targeted…
Turner explained how the process would work for low income households to take advantage of the reported 40% energy savings….
The approval on Monday from the City Council was just the first step in the process as the developer, Tick Tock Energy headed by Dean Kieffer, will now apply for grant funding.