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In The News

11/29/2017 The Cleveland Patch
Here Comes The Sun: City Receives Award For Solar Initiatives

Technical Assistance Organization

Cadmus Group

"Supporting solar is a win-win-win for Cleveland. It saves people money on their electricity bills. It creates good local jobs, and it cleans our air and water. We have more than 150 solar installations in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, and we want to see that number grow rapidly." Matt Gray, Chief of Sustainability, City of Cleveland

SolSmart Criteria

SolSmart Criteria

Created an online permitting checklist
Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
Integrated solar and/or shared solar into relevant local plans (e.g. energy plan, climate plan, comprehensive plan)
Hosted a community “Solarize” campaign, allowing residents to benefit from group discounts and affordable solar financing

Cleveland OH

Designation Level: SolSmart Bronze

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Designation Level: SolSmart Bronze

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