2026-2027 Sustainability Work Plan
Summary
New solar arrays at the library and water reclamation facility will cut city electricity use, and a new DC fast charger supports the city EV fleet. The utility's demand charges are expensive, and staff wants a time-of-use rate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The solar projects captured federal investment tax credits, but the EV charger's $1,440-per-kilowatt demand charge raises operating costs.
City ratepayers benefit from lower municipal energy costs and reduced emissions.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Sustainability Board - Sep 9, 2026
New solar arrays at the library and water reclamation facility will cut city electricity use, and a new DC fast charger supports the city EV fleet. The utility's demand charges are expensive, and staff wants a time-of-use rate.
Sustainability Board - May 13, 2026
This is the board's two-year to-do list, covering the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, the Integrated Water Resources Plan, urban forest management, Bozeman Creek, electric mobility, a Green Power Program, energy and housing affordability strategies, and municipal solar and EV charging. It now includes a new item on energy efficiency, resilience, and housing affordability, and it can be amended as the City Commission adds priorities.
Community Development Board - May 4, 2026
The board's two-year work plan covers zone map amendments, UDC updates, impact fee review, and several major planning efforts including the Gooch Hill sub-area plan (a roughly $16 million sewer infrastructure investment area) and the 2027 transportation plan update. Members want to weigh in early on big-picture planning rather than just reacting to applications.
Transportation Board - Mar 25, 2026
A resident urged the city and state to publish maps of EV charging stations so drivers aren't worried about being stranded — helping more people switch from fossil fuels.
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