State and Local Policy Database

Procurement and Construction Policies

Purchasing and construction policies can be designed to factor energy efficiency into every-day government decisions. Policies that specify energy efficiency requirements help to institutionalize energy efficiency across all local government departments. This sub-category includes information on three topic areas:

  • Fleet Efficiency and Vehicle infrastructure Fuel efficiency or fuel-efficient vehicle type requirements for public fleet vehicles; Fleet right-sizing policies or vehicle culling requirements; anti-idling policies for government vehicles or other programs to encourage efficient vehicle behavior.
  • Public Lighting Efficiency requirements or upgrade programs for outdoor lighting (e.g. streetlights); Use of photo sensors or scheduling for outdoor lighting; Adoption of the Illuminating Engineering Society and the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, participating in DOE’s High Performance Outdoor Lighting Accelerator, or other relevant policy.
  • New Buildings and Equipment Energy efficiency or green buildings requirements for new public buildings or major renovations; Energy efficiency or lifecycle cost considerations integrated into city’s procurement policy.

Fleet Policies and Composition

We were unable to find information on Akron’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 efficiency outdoor lighting, such as International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Akron has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Inclusive Procurement

Akron has a preference program for contracting with MBEs. Akron published a Procurement and Inclusion report in 2020 with analysis, recommendations, and a timeline with next step actions. As a result of the report, Akron hired a contract compliance and supplier diversity officer to lead improvement efforts. The City’s contracting ordinance includes mentions of project labor agreements and collective bargaining agreements.

Last updated: September 2023

Fleet Policies and Composition

Albuquerque's Fleet Vehicle Acquisition Policy and Procedures requires that vehicles purchased must be fuel-efficient with the lowest emissions within the vehicle class/type and alternative fuel vehicle or hybrid when available and cost effective. Mayor Keller has also signed and enacted Executive Instruction 34, which mandates that the City commit to developing and implementing a plan to optimize the fuel mix of the fleet of City vehicles by purchasing and, when appropriate, replacing existing traditional vehicles with electric, alternative fuel, and hybrid vehicles, taking into consideration the intended uses of such vehicles and potential for carbon, ozone, and air pollutant reduction. Albuquerque’s fleet is composed of 6% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting 

Albuquerque had adopted the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The city has hired a lighting consultant to prepare updates for the 2023 IDO Annual Update. The city has converted 100% of streetlights to LED. 

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify whether Albuquerque uses inclusive contracting practices or applies them to energy projects. The City does not currently track city-wide contracts.  

Last updated: October 2023

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

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Arlington’s Equipment Bureau Environmental Fleet Standards outline the county’s fuel efficiency requirements, including a provision stating that hybrid vehicles are the preferred replacements for non-public safety passenger vehicles. Additionally, the county also uses GPS technology to track snow plows and leaf collection trucks for route optimization purposes.  

Public Lighting

The county has a program to replace all existing streetlights with more efficient LED lights and has installed over 6,000 LED streetlights through the program, approximately 85% of all streetlights in the county.  As new LED streetlights are being installed, radio controls are being installed so that the system will be able to use dimming and sensor functions.

New Buildings and Equipment

The Arlington County Infrastructure Design and Construction Standard - Building Design requires energy and water efficient products including lighting, HVAC, and premium-efficient motors.  

Last updated: May 2017

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

We were unable to find information on Augusta’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 Augusta has an outdoor lighting upgrade program.

Onsite renewable systems

We were unable to find information regarding onsite renewable energy systems in Augusta.  

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: June 2021

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

In 2007, Austin City Council set the goal to make all City of Austin fleets carbon neutral by 2020. While that target was not met, Fleet Services currently operates approximately 300 fully electric vehicles, many more hybrid or other low-emission cars, and is piloting new transportation electrification technology solutions. Austin’s Climate Equity Plan outlines strategies to reach carbon neutrality in Austin’s fleet. Austin’s municipal fleet is composed of 9% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, battery electric, and plug-in hybrids vehicles.

Public Lighting

Austin requires all exterior lighting to comply with above-code standards, including the International Dark Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO). Austin Energy has automated all of its 59,000 Austin Energy-owned streetlights and made them Dark-Sky compliant. Austin Energy has converted almost all streetlights to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if Austin has inclusive procurement and contracting processes, they encourage women- and minority-owned businesses to take advantage of business opportunities with Austin Energy.

Last updated: September 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

While Baltimore does not have a formal green fleet procurement strategy, the 2019 Baltimore Sustainability Plan includes among its energy actions to "Set a goal to reduce petroleum consumption and increase use of alternative fuel vehicles and equipment in the city government fleet." In 2021, City Council Bill 21-0159 Procurement - Zero Emission Vehicles was introduced, but it has not been adopted. The City is working to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by lowering the average age of the fleet, by replacing older vehicles with newer and more efficient vehicles. In 2020 and 2021, the City is purchasing 19 battery electric vehicles. In 2020, Baltimore purchased 25 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Ford Escapes and 50 Ford Explore Hybrid Pursuit vehicles. Baltimore's municipal fleet is currently composed of 0.41% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

The Baltimore Complete Streets Manual, adopted in 2021, includes lighting guidelines which specify that figure selection should meet the recommendations of CIE 126-1997, Guidelines for Minimizing Sky Glow, and specify that programmable lighting should be set so that lights are dimmed or completely extinguished when sufficient daylight is available. Baltimore has converted 75% of streetlights to LED. All traffic lights have been changed to LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement

Article 5, Subtitle 28 (Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises; Small Local Business Enterprises) of the Baltimore City code requires that the Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office (WBOO) establish appropriate MBE and WBE participation goals on each specific City contract, including energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. City agencies are responsible for tracking their agency’s contract compliance and submitting those reports to MWBOO. The City’s most recent energy efficiency project to install LED lights at a Filtration plant had a MBWE requirement of 30%. The City’s current RFP for an off-site renewable power purchasing agreement has an MBWE goal of 30%. The Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office released the 2022 Disparity Study, which analyzed whether a disparity exists between the number of available MBEs, WBEs, VBEs, DOBEs, and LGBTQs providing goods or services and the number who are contracting with the City as a prime contractor or subcontractor. The Disparity Study details a growth in overall City spending, specific growth in several contracting areas from the 2014 Report, the majority of spending is with local City businesses, and the positive steps that the City has undertaken to increase M/WBE participation and eliminate disparities. The Report makes several recommendations that serve as a roadmap to ensure that we are eliminating any barriers to entry for M/WBEs.  

Last updated: October 2023

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

Since 2017, the City of Birmingham has tried to ensure its municipal fleet was as fuel-efficient as possible for the task it had to complete. In 2017 and 2018, the City added Derive Technology to Police Vehicles that causes the engine to run with less fuel during idling; this saved on average 5 to 6 miles per gasoline of fuel.  In 2019, the City added ZeroRPM Technology to ambulances to cut down on particulate matter.  

Public Lighting

Birmingham has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. As of 2019, Birmingham and Alabama Power have upgraded the city's streetlights to LED technology with lighting controls to dim and extinguish lighting during the day.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

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

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if these policies have been applied to energy projects, the city has established a goal of inclusive procurement and contracting processes for city projects and encouraging contractors for these projects to utilize disadvantaged business enterprise qualified businesses. The City of Birmingham has adopted the program guidelines set forth in the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program ("BP-CIP"), which is a Minority Business Enterprise Program/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (MBE/DBE) designated to encourage the participation of MBE/DBEs in construction projects of the city.

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

Fleet Policies and Composition

Boston has released a Zero Emission Vehicle Roadmap, adopting new goals and strategies to support vehicle electrification. The Roadmap presents a goal that 100% light-duty vehicles be emissions-free by 2035, 100% of medium-duty vehicles by 2050, and 100% of heavy-duty vehicles by 2060. Boston also has established a motor pool, FleetHub, using car-sharing technology, allowing the city to reduce the fleet size and maximize the use of existing stock. Additionally, Boston Public Schools has made significant efforts to increase school bus routing efficiency and replace the oldest, least efficient diesel school buses with cleaner propane vehicles. Collectively, these efforts have led to 2,650,824 fewer miles driven by Boston Public School diesel buses. Boston’s fleet is composed of 18% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

The Streetlight Division of the Public Works Department maintains streetlights across Boston. Thousands of these streetlights are "dark-sky friendly" meaning that 95% of the light shoots down instead of up in the sky and they have 1,600 control boxes that help adjust the outdoor lighting. In addition, Lights Out Boston is a voluntary program under which participating building owners agree to turn off or dim all architectural lighting between 11 pm and 5 am during the fall migratory bird season. Smart Streetlights is an infrastructure project to increase safety and energy savings by installing technologies capable of reducing carbon emissions and operational costs, heat and pollution sensors, and intelligent and adaptable lighting. There are 70,992 streetlights in Boston; since 2010 the City of Boston has been converting streetlights to LED technology. As of August 2023, 86% of Boston's streetlights are LED.

Inclusive procurement 

The City of Boston has inclusive procurement contract processes. The City of Boston will make it a goal to utilize at least 25% minority- and women-owned businesses across all contracts awarded in any fiscal year, with a goal of 15% utilization for woman-owned businesses and a goal of 10% utilization for minority-owned businesses. Under the Executive Order, all City Departments procuring goods or services must consult with the Certified Business Directory and identify at least one certified business that is minority or women owned that customarily performs or supplies the relevant work to include as part of the solicitation process for each of its procurements. To ensure that departments are complying with the Executive Order, they are required to fill out an Equitable Procurement Form to certify that they consulted with the Directory and to document whether they identified a certified business in the industry from which they are seeking to procure a good or service. Departments must submit one form for every procurement that they intend to issue. They have applied these processes to all projects, including energy projects. In 2020, Boston released a disparity study conducted by BBC Research & Consulting. Companies that are working with the City of Boston must meet certain standards that make sure companies are giving residents with a criminal record a fair chance of getting hired.

Last updated: September 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 fuel efficiency and fleet procurement requirements in Bridgeport, but the City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan include goals and actions to shift the fleet to plug-in electric vehicles. Bridgeport’s municipal fleet is composed of approximately 1% 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. Through a United Illuminating program, 83% of streetlight fixtures in Bridgeport have been upgraded to LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement

While we were unable to verify that the policy has been applied to energy projects, Bridgeport updated their inclusive procurement ordinances in 2018 to include goals for contracting with MBEs. In 2023, they are in the process of launching a disparity study on procurement.  

Last updated: October 2023

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

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Burlington has installed several electric-vehicle charging stations, but we do not know if they are available to the public.  We did not find information regarding fuel efficiency requirements for the municipal vehicle fleet and we did not find information regarding right-sizing policies or anti-idling policies. 

Public Lighting

We did not find information regarding efficiency requirements for public outdoor lighting, but the city does have a goal in its climate action plan to replace all existing streetlights with LEDs.  All streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate from dawn to dusk.

New Buildings and Equipment

We did not find information regarding energy efficiency requirements for new public buildings. Burlington has adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy that requires the city to purchase products that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR certification when possible.

Last updated: October 2015

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

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Carrboro has purchased hybrids vehicles for its fleet in recent years, but we could not confirm if the town has formal fuel efficiency requirements or requirements for fuel-efficient vehicle types.  The town has adopted both a right-sizing policy and anti-idling policy for its fleet.  Carrboro does not have town-operated electric vehicle charging stations.

Public Lighting

Carrboro does not have efficiency requirements for public outdoor lighting, but the town has begun an outdoor replacement program and streetlights are scheduled to operate only when needed.

New Buildings and Equipment

While Carrboro does not have formal energy efficiency requirements for new municipal buildings, the town recently constructed its new fire station to LEED silver standards.  The town has built one new building since the first half of the 20th century, with one potential new building in the next decade; therefore, a broad building policy was not adopted.  Carrboro does not have a procurement policy that has provisions for energy efficiency.

Last updated: April 2014

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

Fleet Policies and Composition

The City of Charlotte passed a Sustainable and Resilient Fleet policy and an Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) policy. The Sustainable and Resilient Fleet policy directs departments to procure the lowest emitting vehicle that meets operational needs. The AVL policy requires all rolling stock to be upfitted with an AVL device to collect data that will be then used to make smart, data-driven decisions about vehicles that could be replaced with EVs, where EV infrastructure would need to be installed to support EVs, fleet right-sizing, idle-reduction, and driver behavior. Additionally, the city aims to replace 100% of light-duty municipal vehicles with electric vehicles by 2030. Charlotte's municipal fleet is currently composed of 4% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Charlotte has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The city estimates that about 25% of streetlights have been converted to LED. Charlotte uses a portion of its Vision Zero funding to proactively upgrade existing lighting to LED. All streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate from dawn to dusk. 

Inclusive procurement 

Charlotte City Council adopted a Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) Policy. The CBI program promotes diversity, inclusion, and local business opportunities in the City’s contracting and procurement process for Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) with a significant business presence in the Charlotte Combined Statistical Area (CSA). One example of this policy’s application to energy projects is recent procurement for Electric vehicle supply equipment and related services. Charlotte put the RFP on Early Bird, the listing active and in development contracting opportunities for the City. They worked with the Charlotte Business Inclusion Team to set a goal for MWSBE participating; the subcontracting goal for this project has been set at 7%. Charlotte conducted a disparity study released in 2022, which details a timeline and plan for implementing the study’s recommendations. The City of Charlotte is limited by state law in that the city cannot set the terms of employment for its vendors/contractors. However, the city screens its contractors through its solicitation process whether it be via bid, RFP, RFQ, etc. to ensure that they contract with high quality employers.

Last updated: February 2024

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

While we were unable to find information on fuel efficiency and fleet procurement requirements in Chattanooga, the City’s Climate Action Plan includes goals to electrify their public transportation system and municipal fleet. 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. We were unable to confirm if Chattanooga has an outdoor lighting upgrade program. 

Inclusive procurement 

Chattanooga released a disparity study of their procurement processes in 2019, which recommended adoption of formal policies and more staff capacity to address inclusive procurement. We were unable to confirm if Chattanooga has adopted inclusive procurement and contracting processes.  

Last Updated: October 2023

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

The City’s Climate Action Plan and 100% Clean Fleet Policy 2008 state that any replacement vehicles must be high efficiency, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles. They are currently updating their City Operations Sustainability Plan in 2023, but the most recent version calls for 40% of the eligible city fleet be alternative fuel vehicles. The City expects the new plan to be approved within the next year. Chula Vista’s fleet is composed of 15% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric.  

Public Lighting

Chula Vista has adopted California’s 2020 energy efficiency requirements for outdoor lighting. The city has upgraded all streetlights to LED and any future development requires new LED streetlights to be installed. 

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: October 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

Cleveland does not have a formal fleet procurement or fuel efficiency policy for its vehicle fleet. However, the City completed a comprehensive fleet analysis to identify opportunities for procurement of energy efficient and alternative fuel vehicles. Cleveland also joined the Climate Mayor’s Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaboration. Through the Purchasing Collaborative, Cleveland purchased its first electric vehicles in 2019. Cleveland’s fleet is composed of 1.3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Cleveland has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The City of Cleveland Public Power (CPP) has begun a comprehensive upgrade of all 61,000 streetlights to LEDs. As of 2023, the city had converted 88% of streetlights to LED. 

Inclusive procurement

The City of Cleveland does have an inclusive procurement policy that also includes projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, or efficient or low-carbon transportation. Targets for participation are dependent upon the procurement type; bid discounts are available for MBEs, FBEs, CSB (Cleveland Small Business), etc. The City of Cleveland's on-site solar RFP met and exceeded robust Office of Equal Opportunity Goals for Cleveland Small Business (CSB), Minority owned (MBE) Female owned businesses (FBE), as well as ensuring that the Equal opportunity clauses are adhered to. Cleveland also screens contractors, ensures returning citizens can be hired by contractors, and engages in CBAs. 

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 

We were unable to find information on the city’s fleet procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements. Columbia's fleet is comprised of 6.6% efficient vehicles, including hybrid 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. Dominion Energy SC, the local utility, is in the process of converting streetlights to LEDs.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

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

Inclusive procurement 

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

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

Dallas adopted a Clean Fleet Policy in 2012 (revised in 2015). The policy includes requirements for purchase of hybrid, plug-in hybrids, and CNG vehicles, as well as fuel efficiency standards for public fleet vehicles. The City of Dallas is an adoptee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NTCOG) Regional Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy. Dallas’ municipal fleet is composed of 5% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Dallas has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but the city uses a lighting control system for some lights. Dallas installs LEDs for all newly constructed streetlights. As of March 31, 2023, 18.48% of the streetlights in Dallas have been converted to LED (breakdown of 18.48%: 10.74% of Oncor-owned lighting, 46.10% of City-owned lighting, and 36.66% of TxDOT lighting have been converted to LED). As this time, all LED conversions are paid for by the City of Dallas, regardless of ownership. 

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if the policy has been applied to energy projects, City of Dallas has a minority business inclusion ordinance mandating all the City contracts have reasonable inclusion of minority and women-owned business participation. All Construction projects have minimum minority- and women-owned business participation goals. Dallas released a disparity study in 2020. Dallas screens contractors, particularly for environmental compliance, and for overall performance. They also have implemented a Fair Hiring Practice Ordinance to allow returning citizens the ability to apply for employment. 

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

Per Executive Order 3 regarding the Motor Vehicle Program for the City and County of Denver, the Acquisition of all Fleet Vehicles is to be done in accordance with Executive Order 123  (EO 123).  EO 123 requires the purchase of hybrids and the most fuel-efficient vehicles available for the light duty fleet wherever cost and reliability are similar. Additionally, Mayor Michael B. Hancock committed the city during the Sustainable Denver Summit on November 14th, 2016 to purchase at least 200 plug-in electric vehicles within the public works and safety departments by the end of 2020. This city monitors the use of its public fleet through the FASTER asset management data base software, which incorporates GPS technology to increase public fleet efficiency. Denver also uses Zonar as a GPS tracking technology within the Public Works, Parks and Facilities fleet. The technology is deployed on about 500 vehicles so far. Denver’s fleet is composed of 7% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Denver has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Streetlights are owned by the electric utility, Xcel Energy. Denver is continuing to work with Xcel to complete a comprehensive LED replacement program for municipal streetlights. The city has completed Cobrahead conversions to LEDs for 27,771 of 44,000 total streetlights in Denver, approximately 63%. 

Inclusive procurement 

Denver has an inclusive contracting ordinance that sets goals for Minority and Women Business Enterprise contracting in city projects. A contract for a $26 million investment in Denver-owned community solar projects established a workforce training program, a target for at least 10% of the workforce of the solar portfolio to be hired from workforce training programs and underserved communities; 10 Solar Futures curriculum presentations at Denver Public Schools classrooms; two Solar Installation Basics trainings for students; community engagement; a solar installation volunteer event; and STEM learning mentorship and internships. Denver releases a disparity study every 5 years, the most recent in 2018. It includes a response to the 2018 study with planned actions for 2019.

Last updated: September 2023

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

Fleet Policies and Composition

Detroit does not have purchasing requirements for alternative fuel vehicles. However, it requires bidders to offer alternative fuel equivalents for any vehicle standard they bid on. The Detroit Sustainability Action Agenda also includes a goal to reduce emissions from City operations as well as an action to reduce emissions from city vehicles. Detroit’s municipal fleet is composed of 3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Detroit is a partner of 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 impost system-wide replacement processes at the municipal level. Detroit has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. In 2014, Detroit converted 100% of their 65,000 streetlights to LED. This upgrade has saved the City nearly $3 million in electric bills and 40,000 tons of carbon a year. 

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Detroit has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. Detroit has an ordinance prohibiting city contractors from inquiring about or considering criminal convictions of their applicants until they have been interviewed or it is determined that they are qualified.  

Last updated: October 2023

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

Durham has a Zero Emission Fleet plan that includes right-sizing the fleet and optimizing fuel efficiency, replacing all light-duty vehicles and trucks with ZEVs by 2040, and developing policies to ensure accountability. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. 

Public Lighting

Durham has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. As of 2020, 95% of streetlights in Durham have been converted to LED. 

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if the policy has been applied to energy projects, Durham has an ordinance that includes some goal-setting for MWDBE participation.  

Last Updated: October 2023

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

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

Public Lighting

Fayetteville had adopted outdoor lighting policies to promote efficient and cost effective lighting and reduce atmospheric light pollution. While Fayetteville has noted in their energy plan that they aim to replace streetlights with LED bulbs, we were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights converted to LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last Updated: October 2023

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

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

Public lighting

Fresno has a lighting ordinance requiring efficient outdoor lighting. Fresno has announced a plan called “Light Up Fresno” to convert streetlight bulbs to LED, but we were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights that have been converted to LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement

We were unable to verify if Fresno has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. Fresno’s municipal code includes that the City Council may require a Project Labor Agreement for any contract for construction projects for the city.  

Last updated: October 2023

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 

Greensboro has adopted a policy requiring the purchase of the most fuel efficient vehicle available. 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro.

Inclusive procurement 

While we were unable to verify if the policy had been applied to energy projects, Greensboro has a minority and women-owned business enterprise program that establishes goals for inclusive procurement. 

Last updated: June 2021

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

We were unable to find information on Henderson’s fuel efficiency requirements or fleet procurement policies. 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 lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. We were unable to confirm if Henderson 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 Henderson.

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 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

Houston uses the following policy in determining the fuel/propulsion type for each vehicle/unit of equipment purchased:  if a battery electric unit is available and is practical/feasible fit for the intended application, purchase the battery electric unit; if not, if a hybrid electric unit is available and is practical/feasible fit for the intended application, purchase the hybrid electric unit; if not, purchase conventional. This policy has been approved by the Mayor. In accordance with City policy, each City vehicle/unit of equipment purchase must be first approved by the City's Fleet Management Department before the requisition can be processed for procurement.  The Fleet Management Department is responsible for ensuring the requested vehicle/unit of equipment has been appropriately selected/sized for the given application and, to ensure that the selection is aligned with the City's Climate Action Plan. The City has a policy that limits vehicle engine idle time to more than 5 minutes in order to minimize GHG emissions. Houston Airport System looks for EV and alternative fuels and if available and economical we will purchase them. Houston’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 6.1% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Houston has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, however the city’s streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate when needed. As of December 2022, Houston and CenterPoint Energy have converted 177,617 streetlights to LEDs, accounting for approximately 99% of the city’s streetlights.  

Inclusive procurement

Houston has an MWDBE (minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises) program to stimulate the growth of MWDBE by encouraging their full participation in procurement activities and by affording fair opportunity to compete in City contracts.  The policy has been applied to the City's electric supply agreement, through which Houston purchases 100% renewable energy. This Houston disparity study includes when and how recommendations will be implemented. Houston 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

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 Infrastructure

Executive Order 2008-3 established a policy that light-duty vehicles in need of replacement be replaced with hybrids or alternative-fuel vehicles, or the most fuel-efficient and least polluting vehicles available, whenever cost and reliability are similar to traditional vehicles. Jacksonville does not have any other fuel efficiency requirements for its vehicle fleet. The executive order also established an anti-idling policy for the city fleet. Jacksonville is currently developing a right-sizing policy for their fleet as well, but it is not yet in place. We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition.

Public Lighting

Jacksonville has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. JEA, the municipal electric and water utility, is in the process of conducting a study to determine the feasibility of LED outdoor lighting for the City of Jacksonville.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

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

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: June 2021

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

Knoxville’s Fleet department has an internal 'Green Fleet' policy that prioritizes electric vehicles, hybrids, and high-MPG vehicles in purchasing processes. Knoxville’s fleet is composed of 1% efficient vehicles and included hybrid vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Knoxville has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The city completed its streetlight retrofit in 2019 and 100% of streetlights have been converted to LED. 

Inclusive procurement

Knoxville sets DBE procurement goals by department, targeting small businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, and more. The City encourages companies that bid for projects to commit to subcontracting goods or services to DBE businesses. When Knoxville requested bids to retrofit streetlights with LEDs, they selected a contractor that partnered with a small, local business with minority owners. Knoxville published a disparity study in 2023. 

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

Lansing’s Green Power Purchasing Policy “mandates that city facilities purchase EPA ENERGY STAR certified appliances and hybrid/renewable fuel vehicles unless an otherwise demonstrable need exists.” We were unable to find data regarding fleet composition. 

Public Lighting

While Lansing has not adopted the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, the City does have an exterior lighting ordinance with requirements to limit light pollution. Approximately 75% of Lansing’s streetlights have been converted to LED. 

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last Updated: October 2023

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

Vehicle Fleets and Infrastructure

Lawrence does not have a vehicle procurement policy that includes energy efficiency requirements, but the city does have installed GPS units in vehicles to improve efficiency in routing.  Lawrence installed one electric-vehicle charging station that can also be used by the public. 

Public Lighting

Lawrence does not have efficiency requirements for public outdoor lighting, but the city has converted all of traffic lights to LEDs and has added LEDs sidewalk lights.  Streetlights are scheduled to operate only when they are needed.

New Buildings and Equipment

Lawrence does not have energy efficiency requirements for new public buildings.  The City Manager’s Office and the Finance Department are in the process of re-writing the city’s environmental procurement policy to incorporate energy-efficiency products.  

Last updated: October 2015

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

The City approved its Battery Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Policy in May 2018. The policy states that conventionally fueled light-duty vehicles will be replaces by battery electric vehicles whenever possible for all departments and offices. City of Long Beach Fleet Services is currently developing a Sustainable Fleet Policy, which will be approved through Long Beach City Council. As part of the effort to develop the Sustainable Fleet Policy, the City will track the entire Fleet's emissions and fuel efficiency. Long Beach’s fleet is composed of 14% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting 

The City of Long Beach has not currently formally adopted the lighting controls provisions of the Model Lighting Ordinance for outdoor and street lighting, or a similar policy requiring lights to be dimmed or completely extinguished when sufficient daylight is available. Sensor installation is ongoing. Long Beach has upgraded all 26,000 streetlights to LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement 

We could not verify if Long Beach has inclusive procurement and contracting processes used in energy projects. 

Last updated: October 2023

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

Louisville does not have a procurement policy that includes a requirement for the purchase of EVs, but tries to replace all of its vehicles with more fuel efficient ones, when possible. We were unable to determine the composition of Louisville’s municipal fleet. 

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. Starting in fall of 2021, Louisville has been working with Xcel Energy to replace cobrahead streetlights with LED fixtures. Louisville aims to have all streetlights dark sky compliant and energy efficient by 2025.   

Inclusive procurement 

Louisville has an ordinance with strategies and requirements to increase MWDBE participation in city contracts. In 2020, the Mayor signed an executive order to create an Equity in Contracting and Procurement Task Force, this task force published an update in May 2022.   

Last updated: October 2023

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

We were unable to find information on McAllen’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 McAllen 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 McAllen.

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: June 2021

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

Fleet Policies and Composition

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

Public Lighting

Mesa has adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting through its Lighting Control Ordinance. Mesa is in the process of converting streetlights to LED and shares publicly available data on the project’s progress. As of August 2023, 67% of streetlights in Mesa are LED. 

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: October 2023

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

Milwaukee has an ordinance directing the City to purchase low- or zero-emission vehicles to the greatest extent practicable. Milwaukee’s fleet is composed of 4% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Milwaukee has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Streetlights are timed to operate only when necessary. Although there is no formal replacement program in place, Milwaukee has replaced 15% of their streetlights with LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement

While we could not verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes, Milwaukee has purchasing requirements such as the Resident Preference Program and the Small Business Enterprise requirement. Milwaukee has an ordinance that prioritizes hiring businesses that work to reduce barriers to employment (such as hiring returning citizens). They also screen contractors to ensure they meet labor requirements.  

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

Montgomery County’s Green Fleet Strategy sets a goal to reduce petroleum consumption 20% by 2020 through management, rightsizing, and use of alternative fuels. The county purchases hybrid vehicles. Montgomery County’s municipal fleet is composed of 5.5% efficient vehicles, including battery electric and hybrid vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Montgomery County Department of Transportation has begun upgrading all 25,600 streetlights to LED. We did not find information regarding the adoption of a policy requirement efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance.

Green Building Requirements

Montgomery County’s Green Building Law of 2006 requires new county buildings to achieve LEED Silver requirements. 

Last updated: December 2019

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

We could not find information on a formal fleet procurement policy or fuel efficiency requirements. However, as a part of the 2021 Community Electrification Resolution, New Haven has committed to fully electrifying city vehicles by 2030. New Haven’s municipal fleet is composed of 2% efficient vehicles, including battery electric vehicles and hybrids.   

Public Lighting

New Haven has a zoning ordinance that addresses excessive light. 100% of New Haven’s streetlights have been converted to LED.  

Inclusive procurement

New Haven has established goals for MBE and WBE utilization in city construction contracts, in which they note that, “the goals are not quotas, but rather a public statement of the city's aspiration for diversity among its contractors and an approximate benchmark to measure the city's progress in overcoming the disparity.” The contract compliance office screens contractors based off of their compliance history. 

Last updated: October 2023

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

New York City has legislated fuel efficiency for public fleet vehicles, Local Law 38 of 2005 requires that the most fuel efficient vehicles in class for light and medium duty units be purchased; Local Law 76 of 2013 requires the City to achieve specific benchmarks in improving the fuel economy of City owned vehicles;  Local Law 73 of 2013 requires that biodiesel be used in City fleet trucks and also that the City retrofit or replace fleet trucks without diesel particulate filters; and Local Law 75 of 2013 requires the City to report on actual fuel economy for City vehicles, as opposed to the manufacturer’s list fuel economy.   Additionally, as part of the NYC Clean Fleet initiative to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2025, this city is planned to operate the largest EV fleet in the country at 2,000+ vehicles. The city has already purchased over 500 EV municipal vehicles. Furthermore, this city implemented a Clean Fleet Transition Policy (CFTP) as part of its published Fleet Management Manual and rules.  The CFTP requires that all vehicle replacements be as or more fuel efficient than the vehicle they will replace and that the Chief Fleet Officer approves any requests to replace any vehicle with a less fuel-efficient version. The City now operates over 1,750 on-road electric vehicles, the largest network for any municipal government. Light-duty fleet vehicles purchased during the most recent fiscal year achieved an average fuel economy equivalent of 100 miles per gallon. Additionally, the city met its goal of having 2,000 electric vehicles in its fleet by 2025 in 2019. The goal has now been adjusted to own 4,000 electric vehicles by 2025. New York City’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 24.99% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

We could not confirm if New York City has adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, the city publishes a Street Design Manual, which includes a Lighting Catalogue, outlining options for both new and replacement street and pedestrian lighting for New York City. Additionally, the City of New York provides significant funding for lighting upgrades, including occupancy sensors, daylighting and other controls at City buildings.  To date over $63 million has been allocated for lighting-related upgrades at municipal buildings. The Department of Transportation is currently retrofitting all of New York's streetlights with LEDs. New York has upgraded almost all of their streetlights to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement 

New York has established a Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise program. The city set a goal of having $25 billion go toward M/WBEs by 2025 and raised the M/WBE discretionary spending limits to $500,000. Current energy efficiency and clean energy projects coordinated through the Division of Energy Management have been assigned M/WBE goals. New York's most recent disparity study was released in 2018. New York City participates in PLAs and screens contracts to ensure they meet labor requirements.

Last updated: September 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

Since 2015, the City of Oakland's fleet runs on renewable diesel and no longer purchases petroleum diesel. As older vehicles are retired, an increasing share are being replaced by hybrid and all-electric vehicles with an environmental preferred purchasing policy. Oakland's ZEV Action Plan is designed to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and e-mobility while addressing equity concerns and prioritizing investment in frontline communities. The plan will address the following sectors: medium and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, including trucks and delivery vehicles; personal vehicle charging infrastructure in multifamily buildings, including affordable buildings; curbside charging; school and transit buses; and coordination with private and public fleet operators. Oakland’s municipal fleet is currently composed of 13% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Oakland’s Outdoor Lighting Standards require good lighting design and energy efficiency. The guidelines are in accordance with the Illumination Engineering Society’s lighting guidelines for all facilities. 95% of Oakland’s streetlights have been converted to LEDs.

Inclusive procurement 

Oakland has inclusive procurement and contracting processes that include preferences for SLBEs and policies for DBEs and social equity. In the 2018 Equity Indicators Report, the City of Oakland reported on disparities in prime contract awards for construction and professional services under $100,000. Oakland has high standards for its contractors, which include Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with organized unions and a variety of other prevailing wage and contracting provisions to protect workers. Anti-discrimination elements are contained in many of the provisions to ensure protections for undocumented laborers and returning citizens.

Updated: September 2023

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

We were unable to find information on Omaha’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 Omaha 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 Omaha.

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

Fleet policies and composition 

The City of Oxnard requires they meet or exceed state targets for zero-emission vehicle miles traveled within the City. The Electric Vehicle Accelerator plan details data and strategies for transitioning the fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Currently, Oxnard's fleet is composed of 7% hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric vehicles. 

Public lighting

We were unable to find information regarding the adoption of a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting in Oxnard, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Oxnard and Southern California Edison (SCE) have a project to replace 9,800 existing SCE owned Cobra Head streetlights with new energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights. We were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights converted to LEDs in Oxnard.  

Inclusive procurement

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

Last updated: October 2023

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

Fleet Policies and Composition

In 2021, Philadelphia released their Municipal Clean Fleet Plan that outlines the municipal fleet transition to EVs and alternative fuel vehicles. This plan includes current fleet procurement processes, fleet data, and strategies to meet their goals. Philadelphia’s fleet is composed of 13.2% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles.

Public Lighting

Philadelphia has not yet adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Philadelphia is in the early stages of a LED streetlight retrofit project. The City currently replaces broken or non-functioning streetlights with LEDs, which account for 2.5% of streetlights. In January 2020, the city released an RFQ for a streetlighting project that will convert HPS fixtures to LED throughout the City. 

Inclusive procurement 

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) in the Department of Commerce ensures that Philadelphia is working with diverse businesses to fulfill its needs for goods and services. Each year, the City aims to reach 35 percent participation from minority, women, and disabled-owned enterprises on its contracts. Philadelphia conducts annual disparity studies.

Last updated: September 2023

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

As part of the Climate Action Plan, the city has a goal of converting to a fossil fuel free fleet by 2030. Pittsburgh’s Fleet Acquisition Agency has a Green Vehicle Purchasing Policy since 2008.  This policy specifies that when purchasing a public fleet vehicle, the Board of Directors of the Equipment Leasing Authority shall require that all new vehicles and accessory equipment purchased for municipal use be the safest, most fuel-efficient and “green” vehicle in the applicable class required for the job. In addition, in 2021, Pittsburgh updated its zoning code § 161.39 - Sustainable and Socially Responsible Procurement, which states that: "the Office of Management and Budget and Equipment Leasing Authority along with appropriate Sustainability staff shall procure electric or sustainably fueled fleet vehicles where the technology exists and where practicable." Pittsburgh’s fleet is composed of 13% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

In 2021, Pittsburgh adopted a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance. Under the ordinance, the City will adhere to Dark Sky principles for its newly installed or retrofitted streetlights, newly constructed and renovated park spaces and playgrounds as well as newly constructed and renovated City-owned buildings. Pittsburgh adopted an ordinance in 2011 that requires efficient outdoor lighting and includes cut-off, uplight, and glare specifications. Additionally, in 2014 changes to the lighting code were made to allow the placement of LEDs in parking garages.  During the first phase of their LED installation program, the city purchased and installed 3,500 new LED streetlights in the business corridor and city operated athletic fields, the second phase of this program has already started and it is planned to finish with the remaining 36,500 lighting replacements in residential corridors. The lighting includes controls to activate and deactivate lighting as needed. Approximately 11% of streetlights have currently been converted to LEDs as of 2022. 

Inclusive procurement

Pittsburgh’s municipal code encourages suggested goals for MWDBE participation in contracts, and has frequent tracking of participation. Pittsburgh’s inclusive procurement policies were implemented in an RFP for Streetlights to convert 35,000 streetlights to LED, which was released in 2021 and began implementation in 2022. Pittsburgh has quarterly reports that show data on where MBE and WBE have engaged with the city. Pittsburgh engages in PLAs and CBAs in contracting.  

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

In accordance with the City Code (Chapter II, Article I, Sec. 2-12), when the city purchases motor vehicles for its municipal operations, each vehicle purchased must be the most fuel-efficient model available that will fulfill the intended municipal function. In 2019, the city included funding in its Master Lease to procure 15 new EVs and install charging infrastructure, with 3 EVs purchased as of mid-2021. In early 2020, the City leveraged incentives and successfully installed six EV charging stations for municipal and public use at the public safety garage. We were unable to find information on the overall composition of Providence’s fleet.  

Public Lighting

The City has not adopted controls provisions of the Model Lighting Ordinance for outdoor and street lighting. Currently, the City’s new LED streetlighting and controls management company remotely dims about half of the City’s streetlighting by 40% late night to early morning. Guidelines enacted by the RI Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) will allow the City to expand that to 50% dimming for six hours (11pm-5am). All streetlights have photo sensors, so they only operate from dawn to dusk. The City of Providence purchased its roadway lighting in February 2016 from the Utility, National Grid and hired a third party to retrofit the entire system, including floodlighting, to LED technology, and incorporate open-portal controls for dimming. As such, 100% of the City's streetlights are now LEDs. 

Inclusive procurement

Providence has a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, with MWDBE targets.

Last updated: February 2024

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

Raleigh has contracted with an external partner ICF to create Raleigh’s Electric Vehicle Implementation Rollout Strategy which will map out the plan to transform the City’s fleet to 100% electric over the next 10 years. This Implementation Strategy will continue to identify opportunities to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated costs based on vehicle fleet replacement cycles, including the needed electric charging infrastructure and software. In 2007, Raleigh City Council established a goal of reducing fossil fuel consumption by 20 percent from 2006 levels for the city fleet. The City of Raleigh’s policy on purchasing energy-efficient vehicles is noted in the City’s Operating Budget Manual. This city considers alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles whenever possible. Raleigh’s fleet is composed of 11% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Raleigh's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not have requirements for automatic lighting controls. However, the city has established light and noise pollution controls that seek to minimize light pollution, glare, light trespass; conserve energy and resources while maintaining nighttime safety, utility, security, and productivity; and curtail the degradation of the night-time visual environment. The City of Raleigh has converted approximately 30,000 of its 35,000 streetlights to LED fixtures. This conversion was completed in 2016 and accounted for approximately 85% of Raleigh's streetlights.

Inclusive procurement

While Raleigh does not have mandatory inclusive procurement and contracting processes, the City has a voluntary MWBE participation goal of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract amount to MWBEs on construction projects of $300,000 or more and building related contracts of $100,000 or more that include any State funding. The Bidder on the subject Contract/Proposal must document good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs in the performance of the Contract. Raleigh released a disparity study in 2023.  

Last updated: February 2024

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

We were unable to find information on a procurement policy or fuel-efficient requirements for Richmond. Richmond’s municipal fleet is composed of 0.1% efficient vehicles, including battery electric vehicles.  

Public Lighting

Richmond does not have a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, all streetlights in Richmond have photo sensors and only operate from dusk to dawn. Richmond’s Streetlight Utility operates and maintains approximately 37,000 city-owned streetlights. The City has begun a project to convert 7,500 streetlights to LEDs. We were unable to confirm the current percentage of streetlights that are LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement 

Richmond City Code Section 21.216 establishes requirements for increasing the number of minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses that participate meaningfully in all contracts.  

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 

We could not confirm if Rochester has a fleet procurement policy or fuel efficiency requirements. 6.31% of the City's fleet is composed of efficient vehicle types.

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 Rochester focused on energy efficient LED lighting upgrades as an opportunity to save energy and improve efficiency across 4.4 million-square feet of its building portfolio. The lighting strategies include interior LED fixture upgrades in many facilities; change-out of 25,000 fluorescent tubes with plug and play LED; and upgrades of 15,000 streetlights to LED, with integrated cloud-based controls. The City has upgraded approximately 50% of streetlights to LED. 

Inclusive procurement 

Rochester has minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goals in multiple departments. They host an annual conference and take a four-pronged approach to inclusive procurement. 

Last updated: February 2024

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

Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan established a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in municipal operations by 2030, which includes a target to reduce fleet emissions by 9% annually during 2019-2030.  The CARP includes key actions to assess the City’s vehicle fleet to identify opportunities for electrifying, right-sizing, and improving overall efficiency of vehicles and to identify opportunities to convert heavy-duty vehicles to alternative fuels that reduce carbon emissions. The city’s fleet is composed of 3% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

Saint Paul has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. However, all streetlights in Saint Paul are controlled by optical sensors that extinguish when sufficient light is available. Through Saint Paul’s outdoor lighting replacement and upgrade program, 38% of streetlights owned by the City have been converted to LEDs. We were unable to confirm the percentage of utility-owned streetlights converted to LED, and therefore, unable to confirm the total percentage of streetlights converted to LED in Saint Paul.  

Inclusive procurement

Saint Paul has an inclusive procurement policy for City contracts and purchasing. The Saint Paul Vendor Outreach Program (VOP) is a business assistance program designed to help woman-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses enterprises (WBE, MBE, SBE).  Under the VOP, the City establishes annual goals and project-specific goals for purchasing from WBEs, MBEs, and SBEs in various product and service categories.  VOP requirements apply to City projects, as well as private projects receiving public funding. Saint Paul screens contractors to ensure they do not have a history of violating workplace laws or other regulatory protections. In 2009, the City Council adopted a resolution that governs PLAs. After the City provides notice to interested parties, the City Council determines whether the PLA applies to a project based on project dollar and scope considerations. 

Last updated: October 2023

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

Effective in 2022, the Sustainable Fleet & Acquisition Policy establishes EVs as the default vehicle for municipal operations. If departments insist on a fossil fuel vehicle, they must apply for an exemption from a committee of City departments. San Antonio’s fleet is composed of 20% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

San Antonio’s Ordinance 2018-02-08-0079 complies with the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but applies only to the City's Military Lighting Overlay District. The City’s standard procedure is to replace any broken light with an LED. San Antonio’s municipal utility has entered into an outdoor lighting replacement contract. 80% of streetlights have been converted to LED.  

Inclusive procurement 

San Antonio has an ordinance governing its small, minority, and women-owned business program. San Antonio released a disparity study in 2023, showing improvements from the last disparity study.  

Last updated: February 2024

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 Francisco's Zero Emissions Vehicle Municipal Fleet Ordinance requires 75% of light duty vehicles parked at city facilities (8500 pounds curb weight or less) must be ZEV by 2022. Of this number, no more than 25% can be PHEV.  Additionally, all trolley busses, historic cable cars, and light rail vehicles are electric – and electricity for the entire electric transit fleet is 100% GHG-free, supplied by San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. San Francisco’s 2017 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness Plan set objectives for transitioning to alternative fueled and fuel-efficient vehicles for public fleets. San Francisco’s fleet is composed of 19% efficient vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric.

Public Lighting

San Francisco follows California Title 24 Party 6 Energy Standards for outdoor lighting. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has completed conversion of all 18,500 city-owned streetlights to LEDs. Both prior and updated LED fixtures use photocell controls.

Inclusive procurement 

Under California law governments cannot give preferential treatment to WMDVLGBTBE suppliers. However, through San Francisco's 14B Local Business Enterprise ordinance the City offers local, certified firms business development and contracting opportunity assistance to help LBEs compete for award of City contracts, enforcement of Bid Discounts/Rating Bonuses, and LBE subcontracting participation requirements. For example, in 2021 CleanPowerSF identified five prime contractors working with nine LBEs. SFPUC operates the Social Impact Partnership (SIP) program where firms voluntarily commit to deliver financial and/or labor support to non-profit organizations and public education. The program is guided by environmental justice, community benefit, and racial justice. Participation in SIP awards bonus points in competitive bidding, as a component of professional services or construction contrract awards of $5M or larger. San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division in the City Administrator's office provides workshops and technical help to bidders, contractors, and City staff; assesses bidder and proposer eligibility for bid discounts and bonus ratings; investigates and mediates disputes; and tracks LBE participation or non-compliance. San Francisco City contractors are subject to the Citywide Project Labor Agreement, adopted via Ordinance 1-19.

Last updated: September 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 

We were unable to find information on San Juan’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 San Juan 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 San Juan.

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 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

While we were unable to find information on fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements, the Transportation and Land Use Priority Action 7.2 of the City of Spokane's Sustainability Action Plan states the goal, “Plan and implement conversion of City fleet vehicles to carbon-negative, carbon-neutral, and low-carbon alternatives; by at least 50% by 2030; 75% by 2040 with a goal of reducing fleet well-to-wheel emissions to zero by 2050.” Spokane’s fleet is composed of 4% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles. 

Public Lighting

We were unable to confirm whether Spokane has adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. 100% of streetlights in Spokane are LED.  

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last Updated: October 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

In Feb. 2021, Executive Order #68, Priority Procurement of Clean Municipal Vehicles, cements the practice of adding more clean vehicles to the City’s fleet and demonstrates the City’s commitment to reducing municipal emissions. The changes to the existing City Vehicle Policy require departments to prioritize electric vehicles when procuring new vehicles for the City fleet, except when there is no electric model to suit the operating needs for the vehicle being replaced, or there is no cost-effective electric alternative. In those cases, departments are be required to prioritize purchase of a clean vehicle pursuant to the following structure: (1) plug-in hybrid vehicle, (2) hybrid-electric vehicle, (3) alternative fuel or other vehicle with demonstrated lowered emissions than the vehicle eligible for replacement. We were unable to find data regarding the city’s fleet composition.  

Public Lighting

The city and county’s lighting regulations require lighting controls and call for automatic extinguishing of streetlights when sufficient day light is available. St. Louis has converted approximately 40-50% of streetlights to LED.  

Inclusive procurement 

St. Louis has set carveouts for minority and women-owned businesses.  

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

Public lighting

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

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

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

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 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 procurement policies or fuel-efficiency requirements for fleet vehicles in Tampa. We were unable to find data on the City's fleet composition.   

Public Lighting

Tampa has not yet adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. Tampa Electric is in the process of converting all outdoor lights to energy efficient, LED technology. This project is planned to be completed at the end of 2023. We were unable to confirm the percentage of streetlights currently converted to LEDs.  

Inclusive procurement 

We were unable to verify if Tampa has inclusive procurement and contracting processes. Tampa has a “ban the box” ordinance that applies to contracts.  

Last updated: October 2023

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 

Tucson's Sustainability Plan and other city policies outline the goals for the purchase and use of newer renewable fuels, as well as highly efficient vehicles and equipment. High-efficiency vehicles and alternative fuels are the preferred selections when operationally feasible. Tucson's municipal vehicle fleet is composed of 0.1% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric.  

Public Lighting

Tucson, with Pima County, passed an Outdoor Lighting Code in 1994, which was updated in 2012 in partnership with the International Dark-Sky Association to reduce light pollution. This resulted in the conversion of outdoor lights to LEDs and dimming in areas of low foot traffic at night. We were unable to confirm the percentage of LED streetlights in Tucson. However, the city of Tucson participated in an experiment using smart city lighting to measure light pollution: a team of scientists conducted an experiment by changing the brightness of streetlights in Tucson and observing how bright the city appeared from space.  

Inclusive procurement

While Tucson does not have inclusive procurement and contracting policies, they have good faith voluntary efforts to work with MWDBEs. Tucson has an ordinance on “Affirmative Action by City Contractors,” requiring that contractors submit annually a copy of the City of Tucson Employment Utilization Report, a completed Tucson Affirmative Action Questionnaire, and an affirmative action plan.  

Last updated: February 2024

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

Virginia Beach does not have formal fuel efficiency requirements for its vehicles or energy-efficient vehicle procurement policies in place. The city has dedicated funding to installing GPS systems in vehicles to optimize fleet use and performance. We were unable to find data on Virginia Beach’s fleet composition. 

Public Lighting

Virginia Beach's Design Standards require LED lights to be used. All city-owned streetlights have been converted to LED and Dominion Energy streetlights are in the process of being upgraded.

Onsite renewable systems 

Virginia Beach has installed 2.2 MW of solar capacity on city facilities.

Inclusive procurement

While we were unable to verify if the policy had been applied to energy projects, the City sets goals for minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled veteran-owned business utilization in contracts.

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 procurement and composition

We were unable to find information on Wichita’s fleet procurement policies or fuel efficiency requirements. 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. There are currently over 28,400 lights currently occupying public street right-of-way. Evergy, the local utility, owns and maintains approximately 92%, while the City owns and maintains the remaining 8%. In collaboration with Evergy, 100% of streetlights have been converted to LED.

Onsite and offsite renewable systems

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

Inclusive procurement

The city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes through its Emerging & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program which were applied to a recent renewable energy contract.

Last updated: June 2021

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

Fleet Policies and Composition 

As part of its Green Community designation commitment, the City committed (via an internal Policy document, signed in 2010) to purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles for municipal use whenever such vehicles are commercially available and practicable. We were unable to find data on Worcester’s fleet composition. 

Public Lighting

Worcester has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance, but the City has followed some provisions and best management practices. The City replaced lights it its public garages, parks and parking lots, and all of its streetlights (13,419) with LEDs. The latter are down-facing fixtures causing less light spill than the replaced high-pressure sodium and metal halide light fixtures. All lighting uses a program-based astrological clock to turn lights on and off within 30 minutes of dusk and dawn. Additionally, lights have photocells to turn the lights on in the event that darkness carries past astrological clock dusk and dawn times in order to maintain appropriate light levels. 

Onsite and offsite renewable systems 

Worcester has installed onsite renewables on city facilities. The current total installed capacity is 10.5 MW. The city has completed preliminary engineering efforts for additional solar arrays. 

Inclusive procurement 

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

Last updated: June 2021