Solar America Cities
DOE is teaming with 25 cities across the United States that are setting new standards for solar energy markets. This building in New York City features a PV "skin" that replaces traditional building cladding material.
Through the Solar America Cities partnership, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has 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.
- Have a population of 100,000 or more
- Demonstrate a commitment to city-wide adoption of solar power.
The cities that received awards are geographically and demographically diverse, and they represent solar markets at varying levels of maturity.
Solar America Cities accelerate the adoption of solar energy nationwide by helping cities address a wide variety of market issues and build solar power capacity. They also facilitates peer-to-peer networking, so solar cities can benefit from each others' experiences as they develop solar infrastructures within their jurisdictions.
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