Procurement and Construction Policies

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find information on Allentown’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. 

Public Lighting

We were unable to confirm if Allentown has adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Allentown has converted approximately 25% of streetlights to LED, and plans to convert all streetlights to LED by 2023.

Onsite and Offsite Renewable Systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable systems on municipal facilities in Allentown.

Inclusive Procurement

While we were unable to verify that the policy had been applied to energy projects, Allentown's Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Plan includes participation requirements for women-owned and minority-owned businesses. 

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

Atlanta made a commitment to convert 20 percent of its municipal fleet to electric vehicles by 2020. Atlanta’s Alternative Fuel Conversion Plan details their strategies to achieve their goals. While the City has not formally adopted a green fleet procurement policy, Atlanta has informally adopted a green fleet procurement policy to guide departments as they made fleet decisions as the fleet transitions to alternative fuels. This policy will need to be adopted by City Council as a part of the larger Green Procurement Policy. Atlanta’s municipal fleet is composed of 3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Atlanta DOT Street Light Details requires LED and specific light specifications. Georgia Power’s streetlight conversion program has converted 90% of Georgia Power owned and maintained outdoor lights within the City of Atlanta. This includes approximately 11,000 City of Atlanta lights between phase I and III. The city is currently in a pilot project to evaluate technologies to upgrade all city-owned lights to LED and include cameras, spot-shutters, and sensors integrated in a network of intelligent nodes that will collect data for distribution to the City's police department, transportation office, and other end users. City-owned streetlight conversions are tracked in the City's GIS system.  

Inclusive Procurement

The City of Atlanta has an inclusive procurement process and an equal business opportunity and small business opportunity program outlined in the procurement code; this is managed by the Office of Contract Compliance. Each competitive procurement is assigned an EBO/SBO goal/target based on the type of procurement being worked on so there isn't a standard baseline across the city. The SBE goal for the Solar Energy procurement executed in 2017 was 35%, and the City achieved 48% small business participation across 4 certified small businesses. Atlanta has conducted a procurement disparity study; however, the report is not publicly released. Contractors must disclose any violations of law at the local, state, and federal level, which would include workplace and other regulatory protections, as part of their submittal to a procurement. 

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet Policies and Composition 

Aurora’s SmartFleet Action Plan establishes a plan to set goals for replacing convention vehicles with “clean and green vehicles,” but we were unable to find information regarding vehicle type or fuel efficiency requirements in the city. Aurora’s municipal fleet is composed of 0.75% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and plug-in hybrids vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Aurora has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Aurora has an outdoor lighting upgrade program. 

Inclusive procurement

Aurora does not have inclusive procurement and contracting processes. However, Aurora does screen contractors to ensure they do not have a history of violating workplace laws or other regulatory protections. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find information on Bakersfield’s fuel efficiency requirements for the public fleet. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public Lighting

Bakersfield has a lighting ordinance requiring efficient outdoor lighting. We were unable to confirm if Bakersfield has an outdoor lighting upgrade program, but Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City upgraded all 12,865 outdoor lights to LEDs.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

Bakersfield has installed onsite renewable energy systems with a capacity of 2.3 MW.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition

We were unable to find information on Baton Rouge’s fleet procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Baton Rouge has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Baton Rouge.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition 

Boise prioritizes the purchase of alternative fuel or high fuel mileage vehicles. Regulations also set a goal of having at least 25% of vehicles purchased be high efficiency or alternative fuel vehicles. The City is in the process of developing an updated fleet procurement policy that prioritizes vehicle types based on their level of emissions. This policy should become active in 2023. Boise’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 11% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric. 

Public lighting 

Boise has adopted a Street Light Policy but does not require provisions similar to the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. 99% of city-owned streetlights have been converted to LEDs. Idaho Power continues to convert their 2500 streetlights, that the city rents, to LEDs as well. Boise received $160,393 incentive from Idaho Power to complete conversion. 

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to find information indicating that Boise has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

We did not find information on fleet fuel efficiency requirements or implemented anti-idling or right-sizing policies.  Boulder has installed 11 Level electric-vehicle charging stations with four that are available for public use. 

Public Lighting

In 2003, the Boulder City Council approved an outdoor lighting ordinance requiring non-compliant lighting fixtures to be replaced by August 15, 2018.  In its 2016 Capital Improvement Program, the city has allocated funding to replace its outdoor lights with compliant lights..  A new city-owned streetlight system currently under construction will turn on lights at a programmed time and dim them during period of low traffic. 

New Buildings and Equipment

Municipal construction follows local building code requirements which mandate a 30% increase in energy efficiency above the IECC 2006 at minimum.  Also, there is a goal in Boulder’s Master Plan calling for the city's new construction and major reconstruction to achieve at least LEED Silver Certification, but we do not know if this has been implemented.  The city has had an Environmental Purchasing Policy in place since 2002 that requires certain products, such as copy paper and business cards, to be purchased from recycled content.

Last updated: October 2015

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find information on fleet procurement or fuel efficiency requirements policies adopted by the City. However, Buffalo’s Energy Master Plan includes actions to replace vehicles with high-efficiency and hybrid vehicles, but does not enact such a requirement. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public Lighting

We did not find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Buffalo is converting all (approximately 32,000) streetlights to LED. The city has converted 2.5% of streetlights so far though an improvement program that aligns outdoor lighting upgrades with ongoing street redesign and streetscape projects. 

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

Buffalo has installed renewable systems on 17 city-owned facilities. These facilities have solar PV arrays with a combined 255kW capacity. 

Inclusive procurement

While we were unable to verify that this policy has been applied to energy projects, Buffalo’s procurement policy requires a demonstrated good faith effort for all service contracts to realize 25% of total dollar value to Minority Owned Business Enterprises and 5% to Woman Owned Business Enterprises.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Cape Coral’s fleet procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting 

Cape Coral has an ordinance that requires the use of efficient outdoor lighting. We were unable to confirm if Cape Coral has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Cape Coral.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition

While we were unable to find information on Charleston’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements, the Mayor has issued a directive to actively pursue the purchase of EV's for the fleet. Charleston’s municipal fleet is composed of approximately 1% efficient vehicles, including hybrid vehicles. 

Public lighting 

Charleston has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights converted to LEDs in Charleston. Through an agreement with Dominion Energy South Carolina in 2022, Charleston has committed to converting close to 7,000 cobrahead-style streetlights to LED. 

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Charleston has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

While the fleet manager reviews vehicle purchase requests for vehicle fuel efficiency, we could not confirm if Charlottesville had enacted formal efficiency requirements for the city fleet.  In 2007, the city enacted an anti-idling policy for the municipal vehicle fleet.  Charlottesville has installed electric vehicle charging stations, but they are only for government vehicles.  

Public Lighting

An energy efficiency standard for public lighting is not in place, but Charlottesville has begun an outdoor lighting replacement program for publicly-owned lighting.  The city converted the majority of its traffic signals and streetlights to LEDs and is committed to continuing to do so going forward.  All streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate from dawn to dusk.

New Buildings and Equipment

In September 2008, the Charlottesville City Council adopted a resolution requiring city construction projects to meet LEED standards, but we could not confirm if the requirement includes any additional specific standards for energy efficiency.  We also could not confirm if the city has energy efficiency provisions in its procurement policy.  

Last updated: October 2015

Fleet Policies and Composition

According to the 2015 Sustainable Chicago Action Plan, the city aims to reduce municipal fossil fuel consumption by 10%, replace 3% of on-road fleet vehicles with cleaner vehicles annually, and reduce the energy intensity of Chicago Transit Authority rail service by 12% from 2011 levels. Additionally, the City’s Fleet and Facilities Management (2FM) Department has a policy to increase the number of non-CPD (Chicago Police Department) leased light-duty vehicles to 366. This policy has reduced the size of the City’s light-duty fleet; lowered the average age of light-duty vehicles being used by the City; and reduced fuel use and maintenance expenses. This city monitors the use of its public fleet through the Fleet Center System, which incorporates GPS technology to increase public fleet efficiency. Additionally, the City has committed to electrifying 25% of its eligible passenger vehicle fleet by 2023 and has obtained a $15M Federal grant to assist in achieving this goal. As part of the City’s fleet electrification grant, it has federal funds to install 20 DC Fast Chargers and 80 Level 2 chargers at the airports. The Chicago Transit Authority has piloted 2 electric buses and awarded a contract for 20 new electric buses in June 2018. In addition, Chicago has committed to electrifying the entire municipal fleet by 2035, beginning with a $42m investment that procures 180+ EVs and installs 190+ EV chargers. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public Lighting

The City of Chicago owns and operates all of the public outdoor lighting. In early 2022, Chicago completed their Chicago Smart Lighting Streetlight Modernization Program, which updated 85% of Chicago’s outdoor lights to high-efficiency LED lights. The luminaire specification for all LED fixtures included in the Chicago Smart Lighting Program requires dimmable drivers and receptacles for 7-pin light control devices. The combination of a lighting management system and “smart luminaires” is projected to reduce lighting electric consumption by at least 60%.

Inclusive procurements 

Chicago has goals for diverse contracting as it relates to minority businesses, women-owned businesses, veterans and persons with disabilities. The City also has a number of other programs designed to provide incentives or support to disadvantaged communities as it relates to City procurements. The City focused on inclusive procurement opportunities in developing, negotiating and signing a new electricity supply contract which will supply all municipal operations with 100% renewable energy, 70% of which will be sourced from new, in-state solar, starting in 2025. This contract includes workforce development efforts. Chicago released a disparity study for construction contracts in 2021. They also have an Executive Order requiring report on contracting processes. Chicago has re-entry initiatives and a bid incentive program In the Department of Procurement to incentivize hiring and training returning citizens.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Cincinnati has a sustainable fleet procurement policy that includes data collection, purchase of ZEVs, procedures for vehicle replacement, and other carbon reduction strategies. Cincinnati committed to 100% clean and renewable fleet by 2035. Cincinnati's fleet is currently composed of 6% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric.  

Public Lighting

Cincinnati has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Streetlights are scheduled for operation only when needed. 23% of the 30,000 total streetlights in Cincinnati have been converted to LEDs. Of the 10,000 owned by the city, approximately 6,500 have been converted. Duke Energy owns the remaining 20,000 lights. Cincinnati signed a rate case agreement with Duke in 2022 which committed both parties to develop a plan to upgrade the remaining lights to LED over a multi-year period. 

Inclusive procurement

Cincinnati’s City Manager sets annual goals for Minority Owned Business Enterprise and Woman Owned Business Enterprise inclusion, and each contract has specific MWDBE requirements set corresponding to the scope of work. Inclusion goals are based on the project funding, the scope of the project, and the number of MBE/WBE vendors registered with the City in that area. The City’s Director of Economic Inclusion established a participation goal of 6% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and a participation goal of 6% for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) for a $9.5 million LED lighting and solar project that was started in 2022 and will be completed in 2023. The City requires PLAs for certain types of projects. The City checks to ensure that any vendors that it signs a contract with have not been debarred. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet policies and composition 

PlanCOS outlines the city's support of the transition to a zero-emissions vehicle fleet as a part of reaching renewable electricity and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Colorado Springs has an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy that includes requirements for alternative fuel vehicle procurement and the city is developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which will include plans converting the city fleet to electric and establishing public EV adoption. We were unable to determine the current composition of the city's fleet. 

Public lighting 

Colorado Springs has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but the city is currently conducting a pilot to determine the feasibility of dimming streetlights during low-traffic overnight hours. Approximately 10% of streetlights have been converted to LED. 

Onsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Colorado Springs.

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if these policies had been applied to energy projects, Colorado Springs promotes municipal procurement and contracting from small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The city established a Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program to ensure the utilization of such businesses. All contracts over $50,000 are reviewed by the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to set minimum contracting goals for minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises,

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

Columbus has an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing policy that Fleet Management references for all purchases. Fleet Management ensures that energy efficient vehicles and equipment is purchased when available. The City has adopted its Green Fleet Action Plan and provides annual progress reports. The plan includes targets to reduce overall fuel use of the city fleet by 2% by 2014, reduce petroleum use by 5% by 2014, and purchase at least 50% "green" light-duty vehicles. It also integrates right-sizing of the fleet and promotion of the anti-idling policy. The plan tracks the City’s reduction in petroleum use. Columbus’ fleet is composed of 22% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Columbus has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but the city has published streetlight design guidelines. Columbus is in the process of converting all existing streetlights to LED. As of 2023, the City of Columbus has approximately 3,770 LED streetlights which represents about 6.5% of the City's 58,000 streetlight system. Columbus expects the full conversion from High Pressure Sodium to LED street lighting to be complete by 2040. 

Inclusive procurement

In Columbus, each procurement must go through a goal-setting process with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion for minority/women-owned business participation. This implementation update details how Columbus has worked to implement recommendations from the disparity study released in 2019. The City of Columbus creates PLA and CBA with unions representing contracted workers to determine fair wages, benefits, and encourage hiring of workers from the disadvantaged neighborhood where work will take place.  

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Dayton’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting 

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Dayton has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Dayton.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition 

The City of Des Moines has a fleet electrification plan. The City has identified 290 vehicles suitable for electrification given current conditions. The City has deemed 176 vehicles suitable for electrification in the proposed five-year replacement plan. As of  October  2023, the City of Des Moines fleet is composed of 5.5% efficient vehicle types (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell vehicles).

Public lighting

We did not find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights converted to LEDs in Des Moines. 

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Des Moines has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: February 2024

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Dubuque has an anti-idling policy for municipal vehicles (Administrative Policy 7.02) and other policies to consolidate travel (Administrative Policy 7.07).  We did not find information regarding fuel efficiency requirements for the public fleet and we did not identify any city-operated electric vehicle charging stations.

Public Lighting

Current traffic lights standards require the use of LEDs at new or reconstructed intersections.  Streetlights are scheduled to operate only when they are needed.

New Buildings and Equipment

Dubuque does not have energy efficiency requirements for new public buildings and we did not find information regarding energy efficiency procurement policies.

Last updated: October 2013

Fleet Policies and Composition

The General Services Department (GSD) adopted a policy to purchase hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles whenever those options are available for a given class of vehicles. As a vehicle is phased out or repaired, GSD reassesses the vehicle to make sure that it is the right size for the purpose. The city has also drafted an anti-idling policy for fleet vehicles and is educating new employees about anti-idling, right-sizing, carpooling, and driving efficiently. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public Lighting

El Paso is a partner in the DOE High Performance Outdoor Lighting Accelerator whose aim is to demonstrate practical and effective best practices to accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency outdoor lighting and impose system-wide replacement processes at the municipal level. El Paso adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting in February 2005. El Paso has converted 60% of streetlights to LED. Outdoor lighting is scheduled so it operates only when needed.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

El Paso has installed multiple onsite renewable energy systems in El Paso. The current total installed capacity is 200kW.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

While Fort Worth does not currently have a procurement policy for efficient fleet vehicles, the City has taken steps to address greenhouse gas emissions associated with its fleet by purchasing hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles, including tier 4-equipped off-road equipment. The City continues to participate actively in North Central Texas Council of Governments’ transportation programming, including the adoption of a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy and partnering with Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities. Fort Worth’s fleet is composed of 1.2% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Fort Worth has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, the City required all LED fixtures to have a standard 7-pin receptacle so that light output can be adjusted. Fort Worth has adopted facility design standards that require high-efficiency LED lights in new City facilities, both interior, and exterior.  Exterior lights must have timers, light sensors, or a building management system to automate the light schedule. The City’s streetlight maintenance program replaces burned-out streetlight fixtures with new LEDs. Fort Worth has converted 30% of streetlights to LED and continues to plan for future LED upgrade projects. 

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite and offsite renewable energy systems installed by Fort Worth.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: March 2020

Fleet Policies and Composition

Grand Rapids does not have a formal fleet procurement policy, but the city makes efforts to purchase hybrid and electric vehicles for its light duty fleet. Grand Rapids’ municipal fleet is currently composed of 10.6% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric. 

Public Lighting

Grand Rapids Outdoor Lighting Ordinance includes provisions of the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance and requires LEDs to use intelligent lighting controls. The City is currently replacing all street lighting fixtures to LED. This upgrade is expected to reduce electricity consumption from street lighting by 35% and provide annual savings of $350,000. Currently approximately 70% of streetlights are LED. 

Inclusive procurement

Grand Rapids has strategies outlined in their code to increase MLBE participation in contracts such as: outreach efforts, mentor-mentee programs, and joint proposals. They also have an MLBE program that includes bid discounts for MLBEs. Contractors cannot discriminate based on arrest records.  

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet Policies and Composition

Hartford’s Climate Action Plan lists converting municipal fleet passenger cars to more efficient vehicles as a goal. Hartford’s updated Plan of Conservation and Development has a goal to convert 100% of municipal fleet passenger cars to more efficient vehicles by 2035. Hartford’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 5.4% efficient vehicles, including hybrid vehicles. 

Public Lighting

City of Hartford received a $5 million state grant to replace local streetlights, park lights, and other exterior lighting with high-efficiency LED models. Both city and utility-owned lights are composed of 100% LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement 

The City of Hartford has a certification program that permits small contractors, minority and women-owned businesses to participate in the city's set-aside programs. The City of Hartford Energy Improvement District also issued a Supplier Diversity Policy to support local energy innovation and green jobs. Hartford screens contractors to ensure they do not have a history of violating workplace laws or other regulatory protections prior to the awarding of a contract. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

The City and County of Honolulu adopted a Fleet Procurement Policy, which prioritizes the purchase of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles. Honolulu does not have a fuel efficiency requirement for public fleet, but it plans to shift its entire fleet to renewable resources by 2035 and procure only zero emission buses after 2025. Honolulu’s fleet is composed of 2% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Honolulu has a lighting ordinance to minimize light pollution from streetlights. In 2019, the City completed conversion of all 53,000 street lights to LEDs. This was completed in conjunction with Hawaii Energy who implements the public benefits charge-funded energy efficiency programs in Hawaii. The upgrades are expected to use 60% less energy, equivalent to eliminating 14,400 tons of greenhouse gases each year and save $5 million annually. 

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Honolulu has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. In 2019 Honolulu City Council passed an ordinance that requires the city to negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement with unions for certain public works projects.  

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Executive Order 6 of 2012, which is still in effect, calls for all new city vehicles to be electric/hybrid, with the exception of police vehicles, and for the entire fleet to be converted by 2025. The Division of Fleet services has recently conducted an enterprise-wide fleet analysis to begin to prioritize electrification of specific divisions and departments. Indianapolis’ fleet is composed of 9.2% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Indianapolis has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, under the 2015 City of Indianapolis Consolidated Zone/Subdivision Ordinance, Section 744 Article VI provides updated lighting standards including cutoff fixtures, photoelectric switch, motion sensor control, or astronomic time switch. Indianapolis is partnering with IPL on a street light conversion program. Approximately 99.9% of city-operated streetlights have been upgraded to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement

Indianapolis’ Office of Minority and Women Business Development has utilization goals for Minority-, Women-, Veteran-, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises. Indianapolis published a disparity study in 2022 with a plan for implementing changes based on the results.  

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

In Kansas City, an administrative regulation was approved to prioritize the purchase of Zero Emission Vehicles and Low Emission Vehicles when included in Municipal Fleet replacement. The policy states that all new municipal fleet vehicles shall be zero emission battery electric vehicles where available and if a suitable option exists. Kansas City's fleet is made up of 1.5% efficient vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Kansas City has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, there are outdoor lighting standards in place intended to protect the public health and general welfare by controlling the adverse impacts of glare and light trespass associated with poorly shielded or inappropriately directed lighting fixtures. Kansas City has converted 100% of traffic signals to LED. The City is now working on street light conversion to LED, and approximately 45% of streetlights have currently been converted. Streetlights are scheduled, so they only operate when needed. 

Inclusive procurement 

Kansas City has city-wide goals for participation of MBE and WBE in city contracts. The City through the Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (CREO) Department has policies and procedures to be inclusive of Minority, Women Owned Enterprises along with Small Local Business Enterprises when awarding projects. This can include Prime contractors/suppliers, however, the vast majority of our diverse business communities are subcontractors. The CREO Dept uses the Annual Goal Manual to communicate the details of the programs and how the participation goals are set. There are MWBE goal requirements for Non-Construction contracts when the estimated annual cost shall exceed $160,000; and the MWDBE goal requirements for construction contracts when the estimated cost shall exceed $300,000. Kansas City has a disparity study focused on the construction workforce released in 2019. Kansas City participates in CBAs.  

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet policies and composition

We were unable to find information on Lakeland’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Lakeland has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Lakeland.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition 

Las Vegas does not currently have an efficiency or fleet procurement policy, but this is a recommendation as a part of the City’s 2050 Master Plan. The City’s fleet is composed of 12% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

We could not confirm if Las Vegas as adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, the city has adopted regional standards set forth by the Regional Transportation Commission, which mirror the industry American National Standards Institute/Illuminating Engineering Society of North American (ANSI/IESNA). Currently, 95% of city streetlights are LED.  

Inclusive procurement

While Las Vegas does not have inclusive procurement and contracting processes, in August of 2020, Las Vegas adopted a resolution for technical assistance to MWBE to improve supplier diversity efforts.  

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Little Rock’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Little Rock has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Little Rock.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

Los Angeles has a policy, started in 2007, to replace fleet vehicles with the most efficient vehicles available at the time of purchase. As of 2014, 87% of the light duty fleet was hybrid or EV. As part of the Los Angeles Clean Cities Program, the city committed to increasing its fleet of alternative fuel vehicles by an average of 15% each year. Under Mayor Garcetti's Executive Directive #25, the municipal fleet is required to follow a zero-emission first procurement policy by 2021. The city is also requiring the bus fleet to be all electric by 2028. Los Angeles’ fleet is composed of 19.3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Los Angeles has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, the City’s Bureau of Street Lighting has been replacing streetlights with LEDs and light sensors since 2008 through the LED Streetlight Replacement Program. Currently, 98% of streetlights have been converted in the city.

Inclusive procurement

While Los Angeles does not have inclusive procurement and contracting policies, the City does have programs for outreach to MWDBE businesses. The Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration administers the City's Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Emerging Business Enterprises (EBEs), Disabled Veteran-Business Enterprises (DVBEs), and all Other Business Enterprises (OBEs) Subcontractor Outreach Program for Public Work contracts, established by Mayor’s Executive Directive 14. Through the City's Bureau of Contract Administration, the City requires PLAs on all Department of Public Works construction projects and other City contracts.

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet policies and composition 

City of Madison Fleet has set the goal of converting all gasoline vehicles to EV and all diesel vehicles to 100% biodiesel (B100) by 2030. These goals are outlined in Fleet’s latest public Biennial Report. Madison’s municipal fleet composition is made up of 19% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric. 

Public lighting

Madison updated their ordinance requiring efficient outdoor lighting in 2022. Madison is pursuing streetlight upgrades, and 49% of streetlights have been upgraded to LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement

The City of Madison has inclusive procurement and contracting processes, including: The City of Madison's three-year (2022-2024) annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for distribution of Unites States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds is 5.66%, Madison's Public Works program has a goal of 10% of funding going to small business enterprises (SBE), and established the Small Business Enterprise Program to reach that goal, and contracting with Small Business Enterprises (SBE's) is also written into Madison General Ordinance (MGO) – 39.02, codifying the goal of 10% of City public works funding going to those entities. They have applied their inclusive contracting processes to contracts for Madison Metro EV bus charging. Additionally, as part of the City’s Efficiency Navigator Program, the City’s Department of Civil rights as been working with partners to help identify diverse, minority, and women owned businesses to implement energy efficiency upgrades to affordable housing. One recent project is upgrades to Zapata cohousing. Their processes included significant communications and advertising, negotiation with MWDBEs, and best-value contracting. While Madison’s most recent disparity study was completed in 2015, they track contracting processes through the duration of the projects. Madison has a “ban the box” requirement that contractors cannot ask prospective employees about past convictions. In pre-qualification, they ask if contractors have ever been debarred, failed to complete work, has all necessary licenses and permits, had any license revoked. 

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet Policies and Composition

Memphis is considering policies and strategies for transitioning to a more efficient, cleaner fleet with an increased number of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. The City’s fleet is composed of 3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Memphis has not yet adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance.  Streetlights are operated by the local electricity utility, MLGW, and are scheduled to operate only during the hours when they are needed. The Memphis LED Upgrade Program is underway with publicly available data tracking the project’s progress. 42% of the streetlights in Memphis have been converted to LEDs as of August, 2023.  

Inclusive procurement

The City of Memphis has an Equal Business Opportunity Program, codified by ordinance in November 2017. Shelby County has a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program, which was codified into an ordinance at the end of June 2023. The policies set forward in that program apply to all County contracts and purchasing, including energy efficiency and transportation projects. Shelby County completed their Disparity Study in 2022. The Shelby County Disparity Study helped lead to some revisions of the MWBE program to make it more robust. As the city and county work in close partnership, much of the disparity study and recommendations impact the city as well. 

Last updated: February 2024

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Miami’s Green Fleet Ordinance (City Code Section 22.5) requires fuel efficiency to be considered during city vehicle purchases. The policy also calls for optimizing fleet size by eliminating unnecessary vehicles. As part of the Electrification Coalition, the city will consider electric vehicles for future fleet purchases. and plans to adopt an EV infrastructure and procurement policy to electrify 100% of the public vehicle fleet excluding emergency vehicles. Miami’s fleet is composed of 10% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Miami has not adopted a lighting ordinance that conforms with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. In coordination with Florida Power & Light, the City has implemented an ongoing LED Street Light Conversion Program. In 2018, the Department of Resilience and Public Works selected specific boundaries within each District to begin the conversion from high-pressure sodium to LED lights. As of March 2023, approximately 97% of lights have been converted to LED. 

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Miami has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. The City of Miami screens contractors to ensure they do not have a history of violating workplace laws or other regulatory protections. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Minneapolis does not have formal fuel efficiency requirements for its vehicles or energy-efficient vehicle procurement policies in place. However, the Green Fleet Policy requires the city to make every effort to reduce GHG emissions from the fleet by 1.5% annually, purchase vehicles with highest available emissions reduction, and inventory fleet GHG emissions. The City’s fleet is composed of 8% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Minneapolis has adopted a Street Light Policy standard that requires full cutoff fixtures and complies with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. As of 2021, 78% of streetlights have been replaced with LEDs. Most streetlights operate on photo sensors.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Minneapolis has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Nashville recently passed new legislation to electrify the municipal fleet. According to the legislation, the Department of General Services shall establish a fleet electrification program that will require all vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by 2050. The program will take place in phases. The city plans to have 25% of the municipal fleet be low or zero-emission vehicles by 2025, 50% by 2035, and 75% by 2040, and 90% by 2045. Nashville's WeGo transit fleet is currently developing a zero-emissions fleet transition plan and our MNPS school bus fleet is preparing to take part in the TVA Fleet Advisor program which will provide technical assistance for fleet transition and installation of charging infrastructure. Currently, Nashville municipal fleet is composed of 17% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

In 2021, Nashville adopted an outdoor lighting policy consistent with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The City is currently negotiating a retrofit of over 55,000 streetlights from high pressure sodium to LED. The retrofit will occur over a 5-year period and is anticipated to begin in late 2023.  

Inclusive procurement

Metro Nashville has an Equal Business Opportunity Program. For Metro contracts, percentage targets for MBE/WBE subcontractor participation are set and prime contractors are required to meet these targets or otherwise demonstrate good faith effort. Metro curates a certified directory of MBE/WBE. Metro also has a Small Business Reserve and a Mentor-Protege Program which seek to build capacity and increase government spending with small businesses. Nashville's recently adopted C-PACER program encourages developers to use and report out on MWDBEs used to perform the work. The City frequently uses a woman-owned sustainability consulting firm, Wilmot, Inc., for planning and assessing many sustainability projects, including a recently completed solar cost benefit analysis across all Metro properties. They frequently use Fairpointe Planning, a MBE/WBE, for transportation and mobility planning, including the Connect Downtown study looking about mobility in the urban core.

 Last updated: February 2024

Fleet Policies and Composition 

In 2022, the City Council passed an ordinance to require the phase-out of purchasing of ICE vehicles by 2025 and only purchase fuel-efficient vehicles starting in 2023. were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. In 2023, New Orleans purchased their first 10 battery electric vehicles. Efficient vehicles currently make up less than 1% of the fleet.  

Public Lighting

New Orleans has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. New Orleans has begun an outdoor lighting replacement program for publicly owned lighting and has replaced 75% of its streetlights. All streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate from dawn to dusk. 

Inclusive procurement 

New Orleans has set a goal of 35% DEB participation required in contracts. New Orleans’ most recent disparity study was released in 2018, and they have since published annual implementation reports. The City requires every vendor to sign an affidavit of compliance with hiring standards 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find a current procurement policy or fuel-efficiency requirements. However, in the Sustainability Action Plan, the City highlights the prioritization of GHG emissions reduction in fleet management as possible policy changes, as well as an increased focus on fuel efficiency and electric vehicle use. We were unable to find data on the City's fleet composition.

Public Lighting 

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Newark has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite and offsite renewable energy systems in Newark.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

Oklahoma City does not have formal fuel efficiency requirements for its vehicles or energy-efficient vehicle procurement policies in place. However, the City has vehicle purchasing guidelines that promote cost-effectiveness, fuel efficiency, and low emissions. The City's sustainability plan includes actions related to fleet efficiency. Oklahoma City’s fleet is composed of 0.9% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Oklahoma City has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The City is currently working with its investor-owned utility, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. (OG&E) to upgrade streetlights.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Oklahoma City.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

While Orlando does not have fleet procurement policies, as part of the Energy Secure Cities Coalition (ESCC), the City of Orlando has made a commitment to transition 100% of city fleet vehicles to alternative fuels by 2030. Currently, Orlando's fleet is composed of 7% hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Orlando passed a lighting ordinance in 2014 for public outdoor lighting. As an alternative to the development standard, lighting that conforms to the Joint International Dark-Sky Association and Illuminating Engineering Society Model Lighting Ordinance is also acceptable. In collaboration with Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando has converted 100% of their streetlights to LEDS.  

Inclusive procurement 

Orlando has set goals for MBE and WBE participation for all municipal projects.  

Last updated: February 2024

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Park City has a policy to review fleet vehicle purchases with the following categories in mind: fuel efficiency, emissions, upfront and lifecycle costs, safety, and operational need.  City staff has developed a tool that uses data from fueleconomy.gov to determine the most appropriate choice in each vehicle class.  Park City also has an anti-idling policy for the municipal vehicle fleet and the same policy dictates that managers are responsible for ensuring efficient driving practices are used by employees.  We did not identify any city-operated electric vehicle charging stations.

Public Lighting

Park City does not have efficiency requirements for public outdoor lighting, but city staff incorporates energy efficient lighting (including LEDs) into lighting replacement and new fixture projects.  Outdoor public lighting in main corridors is operated via a photo sensor so it only operates when needed.

New Buildings and Equipment

Municipal buildings as well as city-funded and managed projects must meet the requirements of the city’s green building policy, but we could not find information indicating that any additional specific standards for energy efficiency are included in the policy.  Park City’s internal purchasing policy requires the city to purchase products and equipment that meet ENERGY STAR certification when possible.

Last updated: October 2015

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Phoenix adopted a Transportation Electrification Action Plan that committed to 500 EVs on City property by 2030 and 200 electric vehicles. In addition, the City adopted the green transit procurement strategy and committed to not purchase and natural gas vehicles after 2024, purchase 96 Hydrogen electric vehicles in the next five years and have carbon neutral transit by 2040.  Phoenix’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 2% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric. 

Public Lighting

Phoenix has adopted streetlighting guidelines and policies to limit intensity and hours of operation of outdoor lighting. Maricopa County has adopted the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The city has converted 100% of its streetlights to LED.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to find information indicating that Phoenix has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Portland has enacted several policies to encourage efficient vehicle procurement and operation. The city’s fleet service has a policy of purchasing the most efficient vehicle that meets work requirements. The city has also set a goal to convert 20% of the city’s fleet to electric vehicles by 2030. Their overall goal is to reach net-zero fleet by 2050, with steppingstones along the way including compliance with the State’s new ICE registration restrictions effective 2035. Portland’s fleet is composed of 15% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Portland’s Street Lighting Standards were originally devised for the City of Portland by Industrial Testing Laboratories of Berkeley, California, and recommended acceptable street light illumination on public-rights-of-way within the City of Portland. Portland’s Green Building Policy for city-owned facilities includes bird-friendly practices such as reducing exterior lighting, prohibiting up-lighting or light beams, installing full cut off, shielded, or directional lighting, installing time switch control devices, and more. Portland is a founding member of the DOE-sponsored Municipal Solid State Lighting Consortium to exchange technical data, design, product research, and pricing of LEDs among city owned streetlight systems. 100% of Portland’s streetlights have been converted to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement

Portland’s office of Procurement Services has programs focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion in contracting. These include Community Opportunities and Enhancement Program, Prime Contractor Development Program, Construction Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Workforce Training & Hiring Program, and the City's Fair Contracting forum, which is an advisory group.  These programs and policies apply to all procurement including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation projects. Portland’s Procurement Annual Report 2020-2021 shows use of social equity in contracting processes and gives examples of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects these were applied to. Their processes include apprenticeships, community engagement, and outreach.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Provo’s fleet procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting 

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Provo has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Provo.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find information on a procurement policy or fuel-efficient requirements. However, the Master Plan noted that the city would consider the adoption of sustainable procurement guidelines, including City fleet vehicles. In addition, the city's Climate Action Plan includes a goal to reduce carbon emissions from the city's fleet by 28% by 2025. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.  

Public Lighting 

The Exterior Lighting Ordinance in Reno’s Land Development Code aims to increase energy efficiency and minimize light pollution, however, it does not apply to streetlights. Streetlights are designed in accordance with the Public Works Design Manual, which does not include standards requiring efficient outdoor lighting similar to those in the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. 100% of city-owned streetlights and about 30% of utility-owned streetlights have been converted to LEDs. This accounts for approximately 45% of all streetlights in Reno.  

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Reno has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition 

Riverside’s Green Action Plan targets a 5% reduction in mobile source pollution by 2020 and increase the number of clean fleet vehicles to at least 60%. Riverside regularly purchases alternative fuel vehicles. The City of Riverside fleet is also subject to state regulations, which shape the purchasing model to include alternative fuels such as CNG, EV, and LPG. The Advanced Clean Fleet Regulations from the California Air Resources Board require that starting January 1, 2024, 50% of new medium to heavy duty vehicles purchased must be Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). Beginning January 1, 2027, 100% of new medium to heavy duty vehicles purchased must be ZEV. 100% of new light duty vehicles sold in California must be ZEV by 2035 by Governor’s Executive Order issued September 23, 2020. Riverside’s fleet is composed of 9% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Riverside’s City Council adopted an Outdoor Lighting Ordinance that complies with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The ordinance became effective in December 2018. Riverside has converted 100% of their streetlights to LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to find information indicating that Riverside has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Sacramento has a "ZEV First" policy for fleet procurement. 14.7% of the City's fleet is made up of BEV, Plug-in hybrids, and hybrids.

Public Lighting

We did not find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, California has adopted lighting standards. 38% of Sacramento's streetlights are LED.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Sacramento has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. Sacramento has a “ban the box” policy prohibiting city contractors from asking applicants to disclose information regarding criminal convictions until employer has determined applicant meets qualifications for the position.  

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet Policies and Composition 

Salt Lake City’s Fleet Procurement Policy states that the city will procure electric and hybrid vehicles when practical. The city also has fuel efficiency requirements and tail pipe emissions reduction plans. Salt Lake City’s fleet is currently composed of 7.4% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles.   

Public Lighting

Salt Lake City’s Streetlighting Master Plan incorporates Dark Sky strategies consistent with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Salt Lake City has begun a project to convert all streetlights to LEDs to make them energy efficient and dark sky compliant. As of 2018, the city had converted 60% of streetlights; we were unable to confirm the current percentage converted.  

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Salt Lake City has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Current policy (Administrative Regulation 90.73) calls for all new vehicles to be 50% better than CAFE standards by 2020 and for a 5% reduction in vehicle miles traveled compared to the previous year. The policy also calls for operating all vehicles in a manner that ensures maximum fuel conservation including keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure, using air conditioning selectively, and minimizing public vehicle idling. Additionally, this policy commits the city to investigate the benefit, availability and use of lower carbon fuels, low emission & zero emission vehicles, including but not limited to Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, Partial Zero Emission Vehicles, and Zero Emission Vehicles such as electric vehicles. The City will implement a Fleet Electrification Plan to establish requirements for the purchase of Zero-Emissions Vehicles. San Diego’s Climate Action Plan includes goals to convert 100% of light-duty vehicles and 75% of mid-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. San Diego’s municipal fleet is composed of 12% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

San Diego’s Ordinance 20186 requires efficient outdoor lighting. Approximately 38,000 inefficient fixtures were retrofitted to LEDs in 2012-2013. Phase 1 of the Outdoor Lighting Upgrade and Smart Sensor Installation Project took place from Fall 2018 to Summer 2019 and included 4,792 light fixture retrofits to LED. As such, 63% of the City’s outdoor lighting has been upgraded to LEDs. Phase 2 of the Outdoor Lighting Upgrade and Smart Sensor Installation Project is planned to include another 3,800 outdoor fixture upgrades, bringing the total to 69%.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to find information regarding inclusive procurement and contracting processes in San Diego. San Diego published a disparity study from 2020.  

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

San Jose’s Green Fleet Policy guides staff through vehicle procurement and requires consideration of alternative fuel options to reduce carbon emissions.  The City’s current plan is to replace internal combustion engine vehicles in the light duty fleet (except PD & Fire) with EVs as they become due for retirement, if a suitable EV solution exists. The Electric Mobility Roadmap proposes that the City replace all 89 of its non-police sedans that are more than 10 years old with EVs in the next two years. Doing so would make 98% of the non-police sedans plug-in electric, and 69% fully electric. In support of this strategy, the City Council directed the Fleet Division to perform a life-cycle cost analysis of replacing all non-electric fleet vehicles with electric vehicles within the next five years where technologically feasible. San Jose’s municipal fleet is composed of 25% efficient vehicles hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

San José’s Department of Transportation follows and references IES’ roadway guide for practice but there is no formal adoption of this or the Model Lighting Ordinance for streetlights or outdoor lighting. The Public Streetlight Design Guide, adopted in February 2011, has a goal to replace 100% of streetlights with zero-emission lighting. Voter approval of Measure T (The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond) in November 2018 is allowing the Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Public Works (DPW) to implement a complete conversion of the City’s remaining outdoor lighting inventory to LEDs. In partnership with PG&E, the City’s streetlight and outdoor park/facility lights will be converted to LEDs. LED lighting and controls upgrades will capture additional energy savings and GHG reductions. As of 2023, approximately 95% of the City's streetlights have been converted to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the San Jose has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

The City of Seattle’s Green Fleet Action Plan requires 50% reduction in greenhouse gas pollution from a 2013 baseline across the municipal fleet by 2025. This action plan prioritizes electric vehicles where possible in addition to biofuels, advanced technology pilots, fleet right-sizing, driver behavior, and anti-idling efforts. Seattle updated the plan in 2019. Additionally, the city is currently reviewing their fleet procurement policies to develop a new Green Fleet Standard. Seattle’s fleet is composed of 28% efficient vehicles, including battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

We did not find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The City of Seattle was one of the first cities in the nation to embark on a massive city-wide streetlight conversion project that that was part of the DOE LED street lighting consortium project. In 2014 residential conversions were completed and the utility has expanded conversion in other parts of the city including the downtown center. Controls are managed at site and not from a central control center. Fixtures have the ability to extinguish when sufficient daylight is available with photocell sensor. 86% of streetlights in Seattle have been converted to LED.

Inclusive procurement

The city has a socially responsible policy for procuring, purchasing, and contracting for all projects, including energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Seattle City Light, the city's utility, and the Office of Sustainability, have plans and goals for utilization of women- and minority-owned businesses. The City actively supports utilization of WMBE on City contracts as both primes and subcontractors, and each City department establishes plans and annual voluntary goals for WMBE inclusion in consulting and purchasing contracts. 47% of the Office of Sustainability & Environment's purchases were made from WMBE contractors. Seattle engages in PLA and CBAs.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Springfield’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. 

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. In 2023, Springfield launched a project to convert all 14,000 streetlights to LED. This is expected to be a five-year project. As of April 2023, 450 streetlights have been converted, accounting for 3% of the total streetlights in Springfield.  

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Springfield has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. 

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition 

St. Petersburg has a Green Fleet Policy aiming to acquire the lowest emission vehicles available and reduce fleet GHG emissions through a number of strategies. St. Petersburg’s fleet is composed of 7% efficient vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles.  

Public Lighting 

St. Petersburg does not have a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting similar to the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Working with Duke Energy, the city has upgraded all city-leased streetlights to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the City has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. St. Petersburg published a 2021 disparity study, which informed next steps and a proposed ordinance that St. Petersburg aims to adopt in 2023.   

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Syracuse’s fleet procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public lighting 

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Syracuse is in the process of upgrading streetlights to LEDs.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Syracuse.

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet policies and composition 

We were unable to find information on Toledo’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. 

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Toledo has converted 100% of their streetlights to LED.  

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Toledo has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. Toledo published a disparity study in 2022, which has informed their plans to improve procurement and contracting processes.  

Last updated: October 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition 

Tulsa's procurement policy states that all replacement vehicles must have a higher fuel efficiency rating than the vehicle it is replacing. Code of Ordinances Title 12 Internal Policies requires the City to promote energy conservation and implement cost-efficient energy savings in all of its activities and operations. The City's policy objectives include goals for the municipal fleet, including emphasizing fuel economy and reducing the number of fleet vehicles. Tulsa's fleet received recognition as a green fleet in 2020. 

Public Lighting 

Tulsa has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but most streetlights automatically turn off in daylight conditions. Tulsa's streetlights are owned and maintained by the electric utility. Streetlight conversion is in progress, but we were unable to determine the percentage converted to LED. All new and replacement lights will be LEDs throughout the ity.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Tulsa.

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.

Last updated: June 2021

Fleet Policies and Composition

The Climate Commitment Act of 2022 requires only zero-emission vehicle purchases and leases for District Government vehicles starting 1/1/2026. The Department of Public Works' procurement policy is to require all new sedans be all-electric or PHEV. For other vehicle types, the District has standardized the vehicle makes and models for alternative fuels and requires the most fuel efficiency standards for other ICE engines. The Department of Energy & Environment is leading the development of a Transportation Electrification Roadmap, to meet the goals outlined in the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act. The Fleet Management Administration recently launched a multi-year effort to install 20 dual-port charging stations to support electrification of the fleet. The District’s Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act (section 502) requires all public buses to be zero-emission vehicles by 2045. Furthermore, it requires the District’s Department of Transportation to submit a plan for achieving 100% replacement of public buses, including school buses, with electric buses upon the end of their useful life, by calendar year 2021. Washington’s fleet is composed of 13.7% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Washington has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The District is launching a Streetlight Upgrade and Modernization Project which proposes to convert the street light network of more than 75,000 assets to light-emitting diode (LED) technology with remote monitoring and control capabilities. In addition to conversion, poles will be brought up to a “state of good repair,” meaning that arms, bases, and poles that are in disrepair (i.e., chipped paint, leaning, or broken) will be repaired to and maintained at fair condition. The proposed improvements would occur primarily within the existing right-of-way. The District of Columbia Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OP3) is providing procurement support as the selected bidder is expected to use private financing to develop the project. As of October 2023, approximately 48.5% of public lighting has been upgraded to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement

The District has contracting and procurement policies that require spending benefit local and small businesses. District agencies are required to spend at least 50% of expendable budgets with such businesses, although these do not specifically give preference to minority-owned or women-owned businesses. DC released a 2022 Disparity Study, and has outlined a timeline for and begun to implement next steps.

Last updated: February 2024

Fleet policies and composition 

Winston-Salem does not have a formal fleet procurement policy for efficient vehicles. Winston-Salem’s municipal fleet is currently made up of 0.18% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public lighting 

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. All of the city-owned streetlights have been converted to LED, and Duke Energy is upgrading their portion of streetlights.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Winston-Salem.

Inclusive procurement 

Although the city hasn't undertaken recent energy projects, Winston-Salem has a minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise certification program through its Business Inclusion and Advancement Department.

Last updated: June 2021