The Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors reviewed – and approved – six items of business during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.

The items included a contract with Silicon Ranch to provide solar power under an agreement that would allow JEA to purchase renewable energy as outlined in the recently signed TVA agreement guidelines.

“JEA approved Silicon Ranch from a Request for Proposal which was managed by a third-party consultant,” Monte Jones said, “Also, the board authorized several equipment purchases as well as replacement of the Training Center roof.

“An extension of an agreement to provide insurance brokerage services was also approved.”

Monte Jones serves as the chairman of the board of directors for Jackson Energy Authority.

“CEO Jim Ferrell gave updates on fuel cost and purchase gas adjustments for the month as well as an update on the status of a gas beltline project in eastern Madison County,” Monte said, “The gas project is on schedule to be completed soon.”

(PHOTO: Jim Ferrell, CEO, Jackson Energy Authority, left, and Monte Jones, chairman of the board of directors, Jackson Energy Authority)