Upcoming Webinar, August 5: Automated Permitting Through SolarAPP
The Solar Automated Permitting Processing (SolarAPP) initiative is a collaborative effort to develop an instant online permitting program for code-compliant...
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Upcoming Webinar, August 6: How Local Governments Can Buy Renewable Energy and Support Market Development
Many local governments are interested in renewable energy procurement as a way to directly expand clean energy use. To learn...
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North Central Texas Council Of Governments Receives Regional SolSmart Designation!
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has received a Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for helping...
Permitting is a big challenge to #solar growth at the local level. By implementing a streamlined & more standardized permitting process, local govts can make installing solar faster, easier, & more affordable! Check out our Simplified Permitting Guide: https://solsmart.org/permitting