Kelowna is being hailed as the 2008 solar community of the year.
The BC Sustainable Energy Association and SolarBC made the announcement on Friday during a summit in Vancouver.
Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd credits the city's solar steering committee and community partners for the recognition.
Kelowna is one of six SolarBC Communities, pledging to take leadership in developing the market for solar hot water and raise awareness of SolarBC.
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