Austin Energy gets $2 million for Solar Research

Austin has been selected as one of 16 cities to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for solar research. Under the terms of the grant, Austin Energy must spend $2 million of its own money towards solar research and it will receive another $2 million from the federal government. The city must also set aside 30-acres of land for a testing facility.

The money will be used for education and research into how the city can utilize existing residential and commercial roof space for housing solar panels.

For further information, visit www.solaramericacities.energy.gov