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The City of Las Vegas has been a recognized leader in its commitment to sustainable energy for more than two decades and has prioritized municipal and community renewables through the City Council’s Community Resilience, Net-Zero Energy and Sustainability Strategy to transition to a clean energy future. SolSmart is recognition of the City’s efforts to proactively plan and lead on renewable energy and sustainability for generations to come."Marco Velotta, City of Las Vegas, Office of Sustainability
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