U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Solar Energy Technologies Program
Solar America Cities
Through the Solar America Cities partnership, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded financial and technical assistance to 25 cities pursuing city-wide solar energy initiatives. The 25 Solar America Cities are partnering with more than 180 organizations and have committed $11.9 million in funding to match $11.2 million in DOE assistance, for a combined investment of $23.1 million.
Selection criteria for Solar America Cities included:
- Population of 100,000 or more
- Demonstration of a commitment to city-wide adoption of solar energy.
The cities that received awards are geographically and demographically diverse, and they represent solar markets at varying levels of maturity.
As the nation’s centers of electricity consumption, cities are uniquely positioned to reduce global climate change, strengthen America’s energy independence, and improve air quality by converting to solar energy sources. Solar America Cities demonstrate comprehensive, city-wide approaches that encourage and facilitate solar as a viable energy solution for residents and businesses.
Solar America Cities Goals
Each of the Solar America Cities aims to:
- Integrate solar technology into city energy planning
- Streamline city-level regulations and practices
- Promote solar technology among residents and local businesses.
- Serve as a model for other cities interested in promoting the use of solar energy technologies.
Visit the Solar America Cities Web site to learn more about the program and its activities.
Solar America Cities
These are the 25 Solar America Cities selected by DOE:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Austin, Texas
Berkeley, California
Boston, Massachusetts
Denver, Colorado
Houston, Texas
Knoxville, Tennessee
Madison, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota
New Orleans, Louisiana
New York, New York
Orlando, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Portland, Oregon
Sacramento, California
Salt Lake City, Utah
San Antonio, Texas
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
San Jose, California
Santa Rosa, California
Seattle, Washington
Tucson, Arizona
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