GOAL 2:

DALLAS GENERATES AND USES RENEWABLE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY

Targets

739,000 kW AND 3,695,000 kW SOLAR POWER INSTALLED WITHIN THE CITY BY 2030 AND 2050, RESPECTIVELY.

20% AND 50% OF ALL DALLAS RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ENROLL IN RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PLANS BY 2030 AND 2050, RESPECTIVELY.

Q4 Progress

Reported October 2025

The combined building and energy sectors account for the highest percentage of GHG emissions in Dallas (64%). While the City has committed to using 100 percent renewable energy, there is a desire to convert from using renewable energy credits to local on and off-site generation. In FY 24-25, 9 actions from this sector will be initiated, with 13 identified milestones. These actions include expansion of existing programs and efforts, as well as updates to existing codes and ordinances. Implementation of these milestones will involve collaboration between the following City departments:

Bond & Construction Management
Facilities & Real Estate Management
Environmental Quality & Sustainability
Planning & Development

Note: Actions marked as ongoing span multiple fiscal years, meaning efforts will be carried out continuously and therefore will not be marked complete until the end of this fiscal year.

Year Five Work Plan

COMPLETE: 12 Milestones

E1: Maintain a high degree of reliability in the electric delivery grid through cooperative actions between the City and public utility companies.

Explore feasibility of City community solar projects with public utility companies

E3: Continue partnership with public utility companies on an intensive program on renewable energy options.

Update PUC renewable energy and solar installation assistance programs on the Whole Home Dallas resource hub

E5: Build a regional strategic partnership to promote adoption of renewable energy.

Raise awareness of the residential rooftop solar group-purchasing opportunity in the DFW region.

E6: Establish and invest in renewable energy hubs through partnerships with the private sector.

Evaluate funding opportunities relating to the development of renewable energy hubs

E7: Extend City efforts to develop more renewable energy projects on City facilities.

Recommend inclusion of renewable energy on new and existing city facilities in scopes of work, whenever feasible.
Utilize the results from OEQS' 2024 Solar Siting Study as guidance and support for the implementation of community solar efforts and rooftop solar installations on city facilities.
Work with stakeholders to develop guidelines and best practices for designing, constructing, and operating environmentally and habitat-friendly solar farms.
Support FRM in developing renewable energy projects on city facilities as appropriations allow.

E8: Continue to implement Green Energy Policy for City facilities.

Continue to implement current green energy policy under the existing utility contract for procuring 100% renewable energy and associated renewable energy credits.

E9: Extend partnership with organizations like PACE and other Public Utility Companies to provide further incentives for renewable energy.

Explore feasibility of implementing expanding PACE to incentivize solar installation for commercial and residential buildings.

E10: Advocate for renewable energy policies at the state and federal levels.

Support OGA Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy in state and federal legislation.
Continue to support OGA Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy at Public Utility Commission of Texas

GOAL 2: DALLAS GENERATES AND USES RENEWABLE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY

Targets

Bond & Construction Management

Facilities & Real Estate Management

Environmental Quality & Sustainability

Planning & Development

Note: Actions marked as ongoing span multiple fiscal years, meaning efforts will be carried out continuously and therefore will not be marked complete until the end of this fiscal year.

Year Five Work Plan

COMPLETE: 12 Milestones

E1: Maintain a high degree of reliability in the electric delivery grid through cooperative actions between the City and public utility companies.

Explore feasibility of City community solar projects with public utility companies

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E3: Continue partnership with public utility companies on an intensive program on renewable energy options.

Update PUC renewable energy and solar installation assistance programs on the Whole Home Dallas resource hub

​​

E5: Build a regional strategic partnership to promote adoption of renewable energy.

Raise awareness of the residential rooftop solar group-purchasing opportunity in the DFW region.

​

E6: Establish and invest in renewable energy hubs through partnerships with the private sector.

Evaluate funding opportunities relating to the development of renewable energy hubs

​​

E7: Extend City efforts to develop more renewable energy projects on City facilities.

Recommend inclusion of renewable energy on new and existing city facilities in scopes of work, whenever feasible.

Utilize the results from OEQS' 2024 Solar Siting Study as guidance and support for the implementation of community solar efforts and rooftop solar installations on city facilities.

Work with stakeholders to develop guidelines and best practices for designing, constructing, and operating environmentally and habitat-friendly solar farms.

Support FRM in developing renewable energy projects on city facilities as appropriations allow.

​​

E8: Continue to implement Green Energy Policy for City facilities.

Continue to implement current green energy policy under the existing utility contract for procuring 100% renewable energy and associated renewable energy credits.

​

E9: Extend partnership with organizations like PACE and other Public Utility Companies to provide further incentives for renewable energy.

Explore feasibility of implementing expanding PACE to incentivize solar installation for commercial and residential buildings.

​

E10: Advocate for renewable energy policies at the state and federal levels.

Support OGA Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy in state and federal legislation.

​​Continue to support OGA Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy at Public Utility Commission of Texas

GOAL 2:

DALLAS GENERATES AND USES RENEWABLE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY

Continue to support OGA Legislative advocacy of renewable energy policy at Public Utility Commission of Texas