East Lansing | SolSmart

Technical Assistance Organization

Cadmus Group

Increasing renewable energy, with an ultimate goal of converting the City’s energy consumption to 100 percent clean energy, has been a part of the East Lansing City Council’s Strategic Priorities for several years. This designation recognizes the work that has been done towards that goal and is the result of a tremendous amount of collaboration between staff members within the East Lansing Department of Public Works and East Lansing Department of Planning, Building & Development.” Environmental Services Administrator Cathy DeShambo

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

East Lansing MI

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

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East Lansing MI

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria