America's Green Cities

In celebration of Earth Day, Business.gov has compiled the following list of U.S. cities that established initiatives to encourage the adoption of green business practices. Use the links below to learn about resources, opportunities and incentive programs available to businesses adopting green business practices in these cities.

California

• Berkeley - Business, Energy and Sustainable Development
• San Francisco
  • Bay Area Green Business Program
  • City of San Francisco Green Business Program

Colorado

• Denver - Greening Your Business

Hawaii

• Honolulu
  • Mandatory Recycling Laws
  • Recycling Programs and Assistance

Illinois

• Chicago - Department of Environment, Green Initiatves

Minnesota

• Minneapolis
  • Environment Resources for Business
  • Green Building Options

New York

• New York City - NYC Waste Less for Business

Oregon

• Eugene - Sustainable Eugene
• Portland
  • Sustainable Business Program
  • Business.gov's Featured Green City

Texas

• Austin - Austin Energy's Commercial Energy Efficiency Resources
• Dallas - Green Dallas

Washington

• Kirkland - Green Business Program
• Richland - Conservation for Businesses
• Seattle
  • Green Building Initiative
  • Seattle City Light's Business Conservation Services