Eau Claire | SolSmart

In The News

04/09/2018 Next City
Eau Claire Has a Plan to Fight Climate Change, Unlike Governor
10/13/2017 Wisconsin Public Radio
Eau Claire Gets National Recognition For Solar Efforts
10/12/2017 WEAU
Eau Claire recognized for solar energy advancement efforts

Technical Assistance Organization

Midwest Renewable Energy Associations

"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

Eau Claire WI

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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Eau Claire WI

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria