Tucson, Arizona No. 1 Solar City In The United States
Business Facilities magazine declares that Tucson, Arizona is the “friendliest city in the country” for solar developers and solar panel companies. According to editor and chief, Jack Rogers, Tucson ranks head and shoulders above every other city in the Alternative Energy Industry Leaders ranking. The city has policies in place that ensure the maximization of intelligent resources and the University of Arizona.
The universities entire campus community fosters a strong commitment to a culture of innovation and conservation. Tucson having one of the best solar friendly climates in the U.S. doesn’t hurt the cities ranking. The city gets around 350 days of sunshine annually and the fairly flat terrain is the ideal environment for utility scale ground mounted installations.
Tucson strives to encourage the use of solar power in innovative ways. Tucson Electric Power, which serves 400,000 customers in the southern part of Arizona, recently introduced a program that offers rate payers the option of purchasing 150 kilowatt blocks of solar power for a mere $3 each.