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Mayor Reed's 60-Day Solar Challenge. During the 2008 California Clean Tech Open, Mayor Reed surprised the crowd by issuing a challenge, calling on solar companies to develop ways for San Jose residents to install solar energy systems on their homes at no cost. Setting a 60-day deadline, Mayor Reed hopes to help families who are eager to switch to clean, green energy but cannot afford the upfront costs.
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| San Jose Selected as a Solar America City. The U.S. Department of Energy selected San Jose, along with 11 other cities across the country, for its commitment and comprehensive approach to the deployment of solar technologies and the development of sustainable solar infrastructures. The Department of Energy will invest up to $2.4 million in these projects, which further President Bush's Solar America Initiative (SAI) aimed at making electricity from solar photovoltaics cost-competitive with conventional electricity by 2015. Click here to read the Press Release. |
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| 2008-2009 Clean Tech Legislative Agenda |
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Green Building Policy. New capital construction projects for City owned facilities are required to meet a minimum of LEED Silver Certification. The policy also set a goal for projects to reach Gold or Platinum levels of certification. The policy directs staff to examine incentives and encourage green building in the private sector. Click here to read the policy. |
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Office of Mayor Chuck Reed
200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-4800 fax (408) 292-6422
mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov
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