Clean Energy Solutions for the City's Electricity Load

• Goal: 100 % clean‑energy for all city operations by 2035 with no increase in electricity spend. • Options: Center Hill Landfill (≤ 5 MW AC), any on‑site/off‑site site in Cincinnati, or regional off‑site sites (no size cap). • Contract model: Turn‑key design‑build‑finance‑operate; PPAs or leases; City purchases electricity only; RECs transferred to City. • Financial structure: No upfront City capital (unless needed for financing); use of IRA, state, and federal incentives; revenue sharing on ancillary services. • Requirements: Proven clean‑energy project‑development experience, Ohio/PJM regulatory knowledge, SBE/MBE/WBE certification, workforce/apprenticeship plan, real‑time monitoring, and ability to meet COD deadlines.