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Austin's
Starting Point
Austin was designated by the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) on June 20, 2007, as a Solar America
City. The City of Austin has an established and long-
term focus on sustainability. This is evidenced by the
accomplishments of its citywide solar energy program,
which has been in place since the 1980s and is operated
by the municipal utility, Austin Energy. Prior to becoming
a Solar America City, Austin benefited from the following
programs and policies:
" A multifaceted Austin Energy strategic plan with a solar-specific goal
of 100 megawatts (MW) by 2020
" A solar rebate program providing incentives to residential and
commercial customers of Austin Energy
" An award-winning Green Choices renewable energy pricing plan
" Highly visible solar installations on city-owned facilities, including
libraries, recreation centers, parking lots, and garages
" Knowledgeable city permitting staff and inspectors to facilitate the
installation process
" Well-established working relationships between stakeholders, such
as solar contractors, outreach organizations, and the national solar
industry.
Austin not only has an excellent solar resource potential but has a
municipally owned utility with an established solar program and
dedicated staff to focus on increasing the deployment of solar energy
technologies. Combined with a very active and vocal community that
engages in the public planning process, the city of 1.7 million has made
significant strides to promote solar and other clean-energy technologies.
Building Partnerships
and Setting Goals
In 2003, Austin Energy established a Strategic Plan that included a goal
to install 100 MW of solar by 2020. The plan listed activities to achieve
this goal, including a solar-on-schools program, solar installations on
city facilities, and a photovoltaic (PV) rebate program.
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