Earth Beauty

Powering the Cities of Today

Through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities partnership, 25 major U.S. cities are working to accelerate the adoption of solar energy technologies for a cleaner, more secure energy future. The Solar America Cities program has engaged over 180 organizations, including municipal, county, and state agencies, solar companies, universities, utilities, and non-profit organizations. These partners have made a commitment to power their cities with clean, safe, reliable energy — solar energy.

Cities across the country are realizing the benefits of solar energy:

* Power from secure, domestic energy
* Sustainable, “green” urban development
* Clean energy production that helps meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and climate change goals
* Development of new economic opportunities.

The city solar partnerships have committed to developing a sustainable solar infrastructure that removes market barriers and encourages the adoption of solar energy by residents and businesses. These cities are taking a comprehensive, city-wide approach that lays the foundation for a viable solar market and provides a model for other cities to follow.