The TN Solar Institute (TSI) received the Department of Energy SunShot Initiative grant, a Rooftop Solar Challenge to Induce Market Transformation which includes Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and Franklin. The purpose is to identify barriers to solar adoption and to reduce costs. The Memphis and Shelby County Office of Sustainability will be participating with this grant.

Read more about it here:

http://energy.gov/articles/sunshot-rooftop-challenge-awardees