Updated SolSmart Criteria and Program Guide Released
The SolSmart program updated the standard pathway criteria by improving language and ensuring the criteria reflects the most up-to-date national...
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With over 390 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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New Report: Large-Scale Solar Development, A Playbook for Southwest Virginia
A new playbook for local governments will help Southwest Virginia communities develop large-scale solar energy projects, taking advantage of the...
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New Issue Brief: Land Use Considerations for Large-Scale Solar
SolSmart has released a new issue brief highlighting strategies that can help communities and local governments develop policies and guidelines...
Last week, we shared a webinar developing solar on a brownfield. Well, Cook County, IL, SolSmart Bronze and home to @Chicago, is considering a solar farm on a portion of a massive industrial toxic site. @cookcountygov @CookcountyBoard https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/12/29/22205305/solar-farm-toxic-southeast-side-industrial-site-sunpower?utm_campaign=chicago.suntimes&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter @SunTimes