Cupertino invests in solar panels for greener government buildings amid funding concerns

The plan aligns with Cupertino’s energy goals in its 2022 Climate Action Plan

by Annalise Freimarck, San Jose Spotlight February 16, 2025February 13, 2025

The Cupertino Sports Center, along with Quinlan Community Center and Community Hall, are slated to get solar panels to further the city's climate goals. (Annalise Freimarck/San José Spotlight)

Three prominent Cupertino government buildings are set to switch to green energy as the city warms up to the idea of solar power.

The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 Feb. 4 to install solar panels at the Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Sports Center and Community Hall. Mayor Liang Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang voted no, citing funding concerns. Fremont-based Syserco Energy Solutions and Pleasanton-based 4LEAF, Inc. are the contractors for the roughly $4.4 million project.

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