Clay County | SolSmart

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

The Solar Foundation

We believe that SolSmart designation will provide us with important technical assistance and advice that will augment and support our efforts and ultimately lead to an increase in solar power generation across our County, to the benefit of our residents and businesses.” Commissioner Jenny Mongeau, on behalf of the Clay County Board of Commissioners

SolSmart Criteria

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

Clay County MN

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

Solar Energy: SolSmart’s Toolkit For Local Governments

National Academies Study Evaluates Impact of SolSmart Program

SolSmart Program Guide

Federal Funding Available to Accelerate Solar Permitting

At the RE+ conference, the solar industry braces for growth

SolSmart at the ICMA Conference

Clay County MN

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria