Jefferson County | SolSmart

Jefferson County continues to provide streamlined processes for solar PV permitting and inspections. Solar permits issued by the county in 2018 were up nearly 20% since receiving the SolSmart Gold designation in 2017, the second-most permits issued in a single year by the county. Jabez Meulemans, Jefferson County Sustainability Coordinator

SolSmart Criteria
Program Highlights

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

Program Highlights

Created a streamlined process to approve certain solar permit applications over the counter
Provided an online process for scheduling and responding to inspection requests
Installed solar on local facilities including the Jefferson County Human Services Building
Provided Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for solar PV

Jefferson County CO

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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