Detroit Neighborhood Solar

What the community is saying:

  • "I've been waiting for this because I've been on this adventure for years. We're looking for these contractors to bring us on so our workforce development teams can not only help the city, but also help their families and bring this city to where it should be environmentally."

    Tammy Black, CEO of Community Powers

  • “I am excited about the solar idea. I like that we are trying to get Detroit clean. For so many years it has been a dumping ground in this area and an area that everyone had forgotten about. I thought it would never happen, but I really like the idea of the solar to come to the state fair with that investment it will bring our beautiful City of Detroit back it's been too long.”

    - Gloria McHenry, State Fair Resident and Homeowner

  • "The solar project is a great opportunity for the revitalization and stabilization of Penrose, combining the community benefit investment into homes along with the establishment of home values while occupying desolate areas that attract dumping and other activities.”

    - John Mcannich, Resident

  • "It's great to see the city moving towards renewable energy and moving on issues related to greenhouse gases, and at the same time making sure homeowners living in these neighborhoods receive some direct benefits. Not only will we replace blighted land with new solar areas we will help design, we also will receive significant energy efficiency upgrades to our homes." 

    Sandra Turner-Handy, Houston-Whittier resident

  • “The Detroit Climate Strategy is an ambitious plan to address the imminent realities of a changing climate. An integral part of the strategy calls for our city to transition to clean, renewable energy by 2034. Implementing solar farms will go a long way toward meeting this goal while providing significant community benefits and minimal displacement of our neighbors. The Department of Neighborhoods and the Office of Sustainability did a good job engaging the community in the selection process, which I confirmed when meeting with my District 4 constituents.”

    Councilmember Latisha Johnon, representing Houston-Whittier

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