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"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