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Houston, TX
The City of Houston is committed to achieving a sustainable solar infrastructure through strategic partnerships that address market barriers for solar energy. The “Houston Solar Initiative” (the name of Houston’s Solar America Cities project) is dedicated to this long-term goal while focusing on near- and mid-term results that go beyond experimental solar projects.
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6.6 kW solar-electric system on Houston’s Code Enforcement Building. Panels donated by BP Solar as part of DOE Solar America City program.
6.6 kW solar-electric system on the rooftop of City Hall Annex in downtown Houston. Panels donated by BP Solar as part of DOE Solar America City program.
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Activities
The Houston Solar Initiative will leverage the expertise of diverse and experienced project partners to achieve a sustainable solar infrastructure in the city. Project partners will develop a plan to make solar energy cost-competitive by 2015 through the following:- The advancement of current and new technologies
- Public outreach
- Education programs.
- Develop and implement significant market-changing activities including:
- Houston-specific solar energy advancement policies
- Regulations and legislation that promote cost-effective solar energy utilization
- Identify high visibility locations for demonstration sites and install solar energy systems
- Implement solar programs in focused neighborhoods such as affordable housing areas
- Work with schools to integrate solar education into the curriculum
Partners
- BP America
- CenterPoint
- City of Houston (Project Lead)
- Clinton Climate Initiative
- Discovery Green Conservancy
- Greater Houston Builders Association
- Houston Advanced Research Center
- Houston Community College Association
- Houston Endowment
- Houston Habitat for Humanity
- Houston Independent School District
- NASA
- Texas State Energy Conservation Office
- U.S. Green Building Council
- University of Houston
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