Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: March 17, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Daniel P. Banks, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Martis Mack, Division Chief
CONTACT: Martis Mack, Division Chief
PHONE: 407-836-9851
DIVISION: Fire Logistics Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Interconnection of Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Systems to Duke Energy Florida, Inc. Electric Grid Application and Compliance Form for Tier 3 Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Systems (>100kw, <=2mw) by and between Orange County, FL and Duke Energy Florida, Inc. and Duke Energy Florida, Inc. Standard Interconnection Agreement for Tier 3 Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Systems (>100kw, <=2mw) for the Orange County Fire Rescue Training Center CPAT Building and authorization for the County Administrator to sign application documents incidental to the project. (Fire Logistics Division)
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PROJECT: Interconnection Agreement between Duke Energy Florida, Inc. and Orange County, Florida for the Orange County Fire Rescue Training Center CPAT Building
PURPOSE: Duke Energy Florida, Inc. requires execution of the Interconnection Agreement to initiate the process of evaluating the energy systems connection to the Duke Energy Florida, Inc. grid. Orange County Fire Rescue is requesting approval of this agreement in reference to the Fire Rescue Training Facility Solar Energy System project, which proposes an interconnection to the Duke Energy electric grid. This agreement serves as a pre-application to initiate the evaluation of the recommended interconnection. The Fire Rescue Training Center Solar Energy System project requires the installation of photovoltaic panels capable of producing up to 170kw of power, which is expected to offset the facility’s annual power consumption. The County Attorney’s Office and Orange County Fire Rescue have reviewed the agreement and application and recommend approval.
BUDGET: N/A