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Lexington continues strides toward sustainability with Solarize

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No5: In 2024, Lexington, Ky., celebrated its Green Check program award winners. Participants win this award by completing the green check sustainability scorecard with a member of the city’s sustainability team. This helps local businesses work to become more sustainable. (Photo provided by the city of Lexington, Ky.)

Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

San Antonio ‘ambitious’ solar project making good progress

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No3: One of the largest solar parking lot canopies was installed at the Southwest Service Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo provided by the city of San Antonio Office of Sustainability and Big Sun Solar)

In 2023, San Antonio, Texas’s, city council approved the $30 million solar project for 42 sites, reportedly the largest municipal on-site solar project with a completion date of fall 2026. The Municipal checked in to see how the project was … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Wisconsin installs first park solar canopy

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The solar canopy at Groholski Park is the first in a municipal park in the state of Wisconsin. (Photo provided by Stevens Point, Wis.)

Stevens Point, Wis., has won a number of accolades for its charm and amenities. In 2023, The Crazy Tourist Magazine named it one of the 15 best places to live in Wisconsin. It has been called a Top 10 Dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Tampa turns to solar to keep intersections live after power outages

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
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Hurricanes in the southern states located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known to wreak havoc among cities, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricanes will leave municipalities without power for days while they recover from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2023, streets highways & bridges, tampa, The Municipal

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, goes green with solar energy projects

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
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The city of Wauwatosa, Wis., began its first solar energy project years ago with a small solar ray atop its fire station. However, in the last three years, it has made leaps and bounds since that first project. Currently, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2022, solar energy, The Municipal, water & energy

Healdsburg creates the nation’s largest floating solar array

The Municipal Posted on June 9, 2021 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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The city of Healdsburg, Calif.’s, new floating solar array didn’t start out to be a triple threat of environmental responsibility, but since its completion in January, it’s been generating quite a bit of buzz. Not only does the 4.78-megawatt photovoltaic … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2021, solar, The Municipal, water & energy

Danville embraces solar to satisfy energy needs

The Municipal Posted on June 26, 2020 by Janet PattersonAugust 2, 2023
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While tobacco and textiles may have built Danville, Va., into a thriving metropolis in the south central part of the state, solar energy is sparking the city’s revival. Danville, located in Pittsylvania County, was founded in 1793 on the bank … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged danville, june 2020, renewable energy, solar, The Municipal, water & energy

Tour de Solar, combining bicycles and solar energy to connect neighbors

The Municipal Posted on September 29, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023

In May, Fairfax, Va., hosted its first Tour de Solar in May as a part of its National Bike Month celebration. The event highlighted a series of homes throughout the city that are utilizing solar energy. All residents were invited … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged fairfax, parks & environmental services, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal, virginia

Fitchburg, Wis., invests in a brighter future with solar power

The Municipal Posted on June 9, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Fitchburg City Hall in Wisconsin was one of four municipal buildings to have solar photovoltaic panels installed on its roof. The panels have allowed the city to meet about 10 percent of the electricity used by the city’s operations. (Photo provided)

It may not be the sunniest place in the country, but one Wisconsin municipality is harnessing the power of solar for energy and future cost savings. Fitchburg, Wis., installed 362 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the … Continue reading →

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Solar Rating & Certification Corporation joins ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ICC-SRCC customers will receive the same exceptional services with expanded access to ICC-ES staff and resources Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council announced that the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) is joining ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). … Continue reading →

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Solar Power: Leading the way to a brighter future

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
A small complete off-grid solar system was installed at the Buford Greenhouse at Buford Middle School in Charlottesville, Va. The system powers the greenhouse’s ventilation fans and small additional appliances. (Photo provided)

Embracing solar energy is a theme that has been building speed across various states and countries around the world. While green technology is always adapting, the most opportune time to take initiative in creating a green infrastructure is now — … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green, Solar Energy

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