Belleville has decided to not support an application to the provincial government for solar panels on two local schools, but not without some opposition at Monday night’s city council meeting.
Ameresco Canada had sought the endorsement for its application to the province through the city’s planning committee, but the committee recommended city council not support it.
Councillor Paul Carr, a member of the planning committee, argued they should not support the province’s FIT program for solar panels when hydro prices are too high and not affordable for many people.
CAO Rick Kester pointed out the city is actively pursuing provincial FIT contracts for its own buildings.
Mayor Taso Christopher.
Council decided on a recorded vote of 5 to 4 to not support the application, with the mayor and councillors Garnet Thompson, Egerton Boyce, and Mike Graham voting against.