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Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Action Statements	Status
Develop energy conservation education and energy efficiency retrofit programs and identify appropriate new financing opportunities for energy efficiency and solar energy installations for commercial, residential, and civic buildings.
Create a marketing campaign that increases awareness and participation with the city’s Smart Energy Loan Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and Great Update Rebate Program to provide homeowners and renters assistance in upgrading their homes to be more energy and water efficient.
Explore public/private partnerships for the development of energy efficiency programs with private utility companies.
Increase renewable energy participation with homeowners and business owners by supporting private initiatives such as Solarize Plano.
Evaluate the feasibility of using rooftops of public facilities and parking garages for renewable micro-power generation, such as solar.
Evaluate the feasibility of geothermal energy as an alternative energy source for public and private buildings.
Negotiate higher renewable energy minimums with the city’s electric providers at the time of contract expiration.
Establish a cost-effective program for replacing city vehicles operating on fossil fuels with those that operate on alternative fuels or electricity.
Review the Zoning Ordinance and amend as necessary to facilitate the development of alternative fuel distribution facilities.
Seek grants to assist with the funding for alternative fueling stations and electric charging stations.

Renewable Energy Partners
Solarize Plano
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
North Central Texas Council of Governments