Indianapolis | SolSmart

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11/18/2016 Hendricks County Flyer
Indy recognized for advancing solar energy

Technical Assistance Organization

The Solar Foundation

Encouraging solar energy growth in Indianapolis is an important strategy for reducing our contribution to climate change and lowering the utility burden on our residents. Increased deployment of solar energy is a benefit to not only our air and water, and the health of our community; it creates good paying, local jobs and stimulates economic development. I am proud to be the Mayor of a SolSmart Silver designated city." Mayor Joe Hogsett

SolSmart Criteria
Program Highlights

SolSmart Criteria

Created an online permitting checklist
Reviewed local zoning codes, allowing solar by-right accessory use
Cross-trained inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
Encouraging solar development in under-utilized properties, creating an online solar information page on their website, and installing solar on local facilities
Provided development incentives via an increase of the maximum impervious surface coverage alottment for solar PV within the subdivision or zoning process

Program Highlights

Provided an online process for scheduling and responding to inspection requests
Installed solar on local facilities including the Department of Public Works’ Operations Building and District #2 Garage Building

Indianapolis IN

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

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Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

Program Highlights

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Indianapolis IN

Designation Level: SolSmart Silver

In The News

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

Program Highlights