Dartmouth MA

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
• Leased land for solar development on the Dartmouth landfill, saving the town $15 million in energy expenditures
• Hosted a community “Solarize” campaign, allowing residents to benefit from group discounts and affordable solar financing