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Helping Over 400
Cities and Counties Go Solar!

Recognizing cities, counties, and regional organizations that are open for solar business.

OUR IMPACT: Read the SolSmart 3rd-party evaluation
SolSmart recognizes cities, counties, and regional organizations for making it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. Our national team of experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities become "open for solar business." In recognition of their achievements, our communities receive designations of SolSmart Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
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Communities in Action

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North Central Texas Council of Governments

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, IL

Santa Fe, NM

South Bay Region, CA

Southwest Virginia Region

Sarasota County, FL

Gold, Silver & Bronze Designation

Making a Difference, One Community at A Time

With over 400 designees nationwide, SolSmart helps local governments and regional organizations bring new business to their community, promote economic growth, and foster the creation of new jobs. As a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, our goal is to make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar.

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The Latest From SolSmart

  1. 22 Jul
    SolSmart Announces New Advisors and Partners!

    SolSmart has continued to grow rapidly since its public launch in April 2016. Over 400 municipalities, counties, and regional organizations...

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  2. 26 May
    SolSmart Evaluation Results: How We’re Making A Difference

    By Theresa Perry, Program Manager, The Solar Foundation More than 400 cities, counties, and regional organizations have achieved SolSmart designation...

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  3. 27 Apr
    SolSmart Reaches New Milestone With 400 Designees!

    The SolSmart program has reached an exciting new milestone: Over 400 municipalities, counties, and regional organizations have achieved designation! SolSmart...

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