Press Mention WBIR.COM March 27, 2008
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Knoxville named one of 12 solar cities
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Knoxville has been selected as one of 12 Solar America Cities by the Department of Energy, receiving a $200,000 grant plus technical assistance to boost solar power adoption. The Tennessee Valley Authority will contribute an additional $100,000 over two years. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is listed as a key partner in the project alongside TVA, Knoxville Utilities Board, and other local organizations.
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Knoxville named one of 12 solar cities
By: Jake Jost, Investigative Producer
Date created: 3/28/2008 9:54:14 PM
Last updated: 3/28/2008 9:54:41 PM
The city of Knoxville is one of a dozen cities nationwide receiving federal money to boost solar power use.
It was selected as a Solar America City by the Department of Energy.
The designation means a $200,000 grant plus technical assistance.
The Tennessee Valley authority plans to chip in an additional $100,000 over the course of the two-year project.
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, TVA, the Knoxville Utilities Board, the Public Building Authority, Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville Area Transit and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development are all partners in the project.
The grant came about as a result of the work of the Energy and Sustainability Task Force, chaired by Policy and Communications Deputy Director Madeleine Weil.
Knoxville plans to use the grant to reduce barriers to solar deployment in informational, technical, financial, and business development areas.