Walnut Creek CA
Designation Level: SolSmart Gold
“We are thrilled to receive SolSmart’s highest Gold designation. Increasing the use of renewable energy is a key strategy in the City’s efforts to address climate change. Installing solar also helps residents reduce their utility bills and creates local jobs.”
- Mayor Cindy Silva
“We see solar development as economic development; it makes our City more attractive for residents and employers. One of our goals is to have the City model renewable energy use, while also making solar more attainable for our residents and businesses. Our participation in SolSmart has helped our streamlining efforts, making it easier for residents and businesses to go solar.”- Sustainability Coordinator Cara Bautista-Rao