Solar and tree-planting grants
Summary
The city accepted $108,080 in state grant money to install solar panels at Hayden Heights Library, trimming energy costs at a well-used public building.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
$108,080 in grant funds covers the installation, reducing future utility costs.
Library users and taxpayers, through cleaner energy and lower operating costs.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — October 7, 2026
The city accepted $108,080 in state grant money to install solar panels at Hayden Heights Library, trimming energy costs at a well-used public building.
City Council — July 15, 2026
The city will pursue state and federal solar grants, including $69,300 for solar at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and an Xcel interconnection agreement for Frogtown Community Center.
City Council — June 3, 2026
The city accepted $146,301.16 in state DNR grant money to plant trees at Como Zoo, adding no local cost beyond a budget line in the Grant Fund.
City Council — May 13, 2026
An extra $43,745 from the state DNR will boost Saint Paul's tree planting program.
City Council — February 11, 2026
Parks and Recreation accepted a $275,000 state DNR grant to fund forestry planning and management of Saint Paul's tree canopy.
City Council — January 21, 2026
The city accepted state grants for solar panels at Dayton's Bluff and Frogtown rec centers ($85,709 and $72,000) and $203,680 from the DNR for tree planting.
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