(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials are seeking federal funding to install solar panels on the south-facing portion of the city building in order to save on energy costs. City Finance Director Mike Langston addressed the city council at this week’s meeting, saying the $125,000 project has already been approved through federal stimulus funds. Langston said the city would not have to provide any funds to complete the project. He said if the council approves the project, the city would need $2-3,000 to replace shingles on the south-facing of the building before the solar panels are installed because it would cost more if the panels would have to be removed and re-installed to re-shingle the roof. The council determined that the city needs several bid estimates for the project and information on power savings for the next meeting before a decision can be made.