Solar Energy Project Proposed for Gunning Park Recreation Center
Cleveland officials are considering a plan to install a solar energy and battery storage system at the Gunning Park Recreation Center. The proposal, introduced as Ord. No. 1274-2024, would establish a method for designing and installing a photovoltaic system that is also prepared for battery energy storage.
What's in the file
This emergency ordinance seeks to authorize the Director of Capital Projects, acting on behalf of the Office of Sustainability, to enter into contracts with Ameresco, Inc. The proposed work includes:
- Designing and installing an on-site solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage-ready system.
- Operating and maintaining the system following installation.
- Purchasing the necessary materials, equipment, supplies, and services to implement the improvement.
Who may be affected
- Gunning Park Recreation Center: The site designated for the new energy infrastructure.
- Office of Sustainability: The department overseeing the project.
- Department of Capital Projects: The department authorized to enter into contracts for the work.
- Ameresco, Inc.: The contractor identified to handle design, installation, and maintenance.
Status and timeline
- November 15, 2024: The ordinance was introduced to the City Council.
- Current Status: The matter has been tabled.
Residents can verify these details and monitor the progress of this legislation by visiting the official Cleveland Legistar website to view the full record for Ord. No. 1274-2024.
Source record
- File
- 1274-2024
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Tabled
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- November 14, 2024
Official documents
- 1274-2024-Design build K w Ameresco for photovoltaic and battery energy storage at Gunning Park Rec Center
- Memo to table Ord No. 1274-2024
- FINAL VERSION City Record September 18, 2026 Page 80