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Aurora IL

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

In The News
  • 02/02/2018 Chicago Tribune
    Southland communities honored for work in solar energy
  • 02/09/2018 Kane County Connects
    Kane County, Aurora Win SolSmart Awards for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
  • 11/07/2018 Chicago Tribune
    Solar energy farms may be built in Aurora
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SolSmart Criteria
  • Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
  • Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
  • Allowed solar by-right accessory use in all zones (so solar installations don’t require special permits or hearings)
  • Cross-trained both inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
  • Provided a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems
Program Highlights
  • Created a solar landing page with information on community’s solar goals and local resources for solar development.
  • Created and shared an interactive solar map for your community.
  • Provided resources on active installers and/or local incentives for solar.
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