SolSmart's no-cost technical assistance team helps local governments and regional organizations accelerate the growth of clean, affordable solar energy in their jurisdictions.
Your community can become a SolSmart designee! Learn how to apply for designation here.
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Find out how your local government can benefit from achieving SolSmart designation.
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SolSmart is expanding to help another 500 local governments and regional organizations go solar! We’ve released updated best practices with more emphasis on energy equity, battery storage, national codes and standards, and more.
Learn MoreSolSmart designees include cities, counties, towns, and regional organizations that are distinguished as solar energy leaders. Our team of experts helps these local governments meet national best practices to achieve SolSmart Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze designation.
SolSmart is led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council and the International City/County Management Association. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office.
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SolSmart designees are in 43 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
488 communities have achieved SolSmart designation.
SolSmart designees represent over 134 million people.
A new SolSmart Platinum designation will recognize local governments for cutting-edge achievements in the deployment of solar energy. If you are designated SolSmart Gold, Silver, or Bronze, we invite you to “level up” to Platinum!
Contact UsWith the help of the SolSmart technical assistance team, local governments are taking bold steps to make solar energy accessible and widespread. This helps reduce energy costs, achieve sustainability goals, and promote economic growth. Read some of their stories.
SolSmart has updated the criteria for achieving Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze designation. Read the updated program guides to learn more.
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