Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.       That installation of solar panels and batteries to a Council tenants’ home will be conditional upon the tenant agreeing to a ‘use and maintenance’ payment for the solar panel and battery.   2.       That the use and maintenance payment will be a 50% share of the savings the household can expect from using energy from the solar panel and battery.   3.       That the use and maintenance charge will commence after twelve months of usage and be based on monitored savings.   4.       That the Strategic Director with responsibility for Housing be authorised to instruct the procuring and purchasing of energy monitors to install in properties receiving solar, funded from the existing retrofit budget.