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Beaverton, Oregon's advances in solar photovoltaic (PV) result from community priorities for a green economy, strong city staff expertise, and advocacy supported by a progressive and pragmatic mayor. The city's tremendous gains in a short period of time have been achieved through a highly innovative and cost-effective approach that relies on contracting and partnerships with the solar PV installation industry, aggressive marketing and the creative assembly of multiple financing tools.