Local Governments Collaborating on Energy District
Posted byChris Thompson - 09.22.2010
Local governments can play an important role in making our region's businesses more competitive. For example,
at least 11 communities in Cuyahoga County are forming a special district to help owners of commercial and industrial
properties install solar panesl and other alternative-energy systems.
Mark Gillispie of the Plain Dealer provided an update on the "alternative-energy district" recently. The collaboration
was one of the winners of the EfficientGovNow grant competition earlier this year. The district provides financing assistance
for companies interested in making upgrades to their buildings, such as installing solar panels on their roofs.
The collaboration is being organized by the Northeast Ohio First Suburbs Consortium.
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