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“Solar energy is one solution the whole community can support. It can provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity that can power the Wood River Valley’s government facilities, homes, and businesses. Furthermore, solar energy is now the cheapest form of electricity generation in the United States.”from the Blaine County Government website
SolSmart Criteria
Program Highlights
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
Program Highlights
Blaine County, Hailey, and Ketchum pooled their resources and engaged in a collaborative process to increase solar energy generation locally. As a part of the SolSmart collaboration, the three communities hosted a solar permitting and inspection best practices training along with industry stakeholders.