U.S. Dept. of Energy Looking for 2008 Solar America Cities

The U.S. Department of Energy is launching the 2008 Solar America Cities program, a funding opportunity for up to twelve cities that demonstrate their commitment to building a sustainable solar infrastructure.

The program could provide up to $2.4M in financial assistance to city-based projects, and up to $3M in assistance on issues ranging from technical integration to regulatory practices and education.

Cities that benefited from the program in 2007 include Ann Arbor, MI; Austin, TX; Berkeley, CA; Boston, MA; Madison, WI; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Tucson, AZ.

For more information on the Solar America Cities program click here.