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On this page, you can find the most recent Solar America Cities news: news from the 25 Solar America Cities, news about the Solar America Cities program, and relevant news from the solar industry. You also may view all news by category: City News
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City News November 16, 2009. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Given our climate, Wisconsin would never be mistaken for the best solar state in the country. But among non-Sun Belt states, the state is staking a claim in providing power from the sun. Except for California and Texas, Wisconsin is the only state with two cities - Milwaukee and Madison - in the national Solar America Cities program.
November 12, 2009. Renewable Energy World
Springside School, a Pre-K-12 school for girls committed to educating enlightened leaders for the 21st century, will unveil the largest solar array in Philadelphia on Friday, November 20th. The "Flip the Switch" ceremony will take place at 12 Noon in the Vare Field House on Springside's Chestnut Hill campus.
"By extending the Energy Harvest...November 10, 2009. Marquette Tribune
Department of Energy money to improve “green” capabilities
All across campus and the city of Milwaukee, changes are being implemented to improve the environmental sustainability of buildings through the use of solar power and rooftop gardens that generate energy and improve air quality.
Milwaukee Shines, a local branch of a federally...
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Program News November 9, 2009. National Cities Weekly (National League of Cities)
Local governments looking to adopt solar energy technologies in their cities now have a new resource from the Department of Energy (DOE) that assists community leaders and local stakeholders in building sustainable local solar markets.
Designed as a comprehensive resource, “Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments” was...June 29, 2009. American City & County
The Solar America Cities (SAC) program, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative that promotes the adoption of solar power into city energy planning, zoning and city facilities, is intended only for municipalities. However, some of the 25 SAC-designated cities are working with counties and other smaller cities to apply the initiative's grants and technical assistance to support local and regional solar planning.April 7, 2009. Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Last year, some 125 attended the first Solar America Cities Annual Meeting in Tucson to share their experiences solarizing their cities. This year, some 165+ met in San Antonio for Solar America Cities 2.0.
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Industry News October 25, 2009. South Coast Today
Jillian Lung says she's no environmentalist. Still, she couldn't pass up a chance to install a carpet of solar panels atop her co-op in Queens. "At these prices, why not?" Lung said. The government has plowed so much cash into the solar industry that it's effectively pulled the luxury tag off of home solar systems.
October 15, 2009. The Christian Science Monitor
If faced with a $700-a-month electric bill, one might be inclined to cast one’s eyes heavenward. So it wasn’t surprising that Lisa Max took a good hard look at rooftop solar panels as a possible solution to her soaring energy costs.September 9, 2009. The Mercury News
Hoping to add "green" jobs to a beleaguered state economy, California lawmakers are poised to take up new rules dramatically increasing the amount of renewable power used in the state over the next 10 years.
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