Orlando is on the verge of powering its municipal buildings entirely by renewable energy, and is on pace to reach that goal three years ahead of schedule.

But the city’s green goals have also drawn a critical eye from Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, which is auditing the city alongside several other local governments across the state.

In his recent State of the City speech, Mayor Buddy Dyer said that the city was on track to run city facilities with solar by early 2027 — an initiative he said boasts environmental and economic benefits.

“Yes, this is about fighting climate change. But it’s also about saving money and increasing operational efficiency,” Dyer said. “It’s an up-front investment that pays for itself over time, and then generates a return in dollar

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