Denton | SolSmart

In The News

12/15/2017 Denton Record-Chronicle
Denton gets solar designation
01/22/2018 380 News
Denton Designated “SolSmart Bronze” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Technical Assistance Organization

Cadmus Group

I am proud of the dedication and hard work it took for staff to obtain the Bronze designation for Denton. Our city has made a commitment to renewable energy and sustainable practices and this award shows how we are making that commitment a reality." Denton Municipal Electric General Manager George Morrow

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
Provided a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems
Created a streamlined process to approve certain solar permit applications over the counter

Denton TX

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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Denton TX

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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SolSmart Criteria