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"By having this designation at this elite level sends a signal to those folks that are aware in the solar industry that, OK, Eau Claire is a place that embraces solar that makes it effective to do that work here." Ned Noel, Eau Claire Associate Planner
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
Provided clear guidance for solar in historic and special use districts on the community’s solar landing page
Shared Renew Wisconsin’s interactive solar map on the community’s solar landing page
Provided Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for eligible properties