Oklahoma City | SolSmart

In The News

04/19/2017 Oklahoma Gazette
Efforts are underway to help Oklahoma capitalize on solar potential
08/02/2017 News 9
OKC Recognized For Its Solar Power Options For Residents

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

The Solar Foundation

SolSmart helped us make it easier for people to take advantage of solar energy opportunities in Oklahoma City. Solar energy is booming, not only as a technology with benefits for our residents and businesses but as a key employment industry. It’s an important part of our future as an adaptive and resilient community.” T.O. Bowman, Oklahoma City Sustainability Manager

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

Program Highlights

Hosted a solar workshop open to the general public and/or local government staff explaining solar PV opportunities and policies
Conducted a feasibility analysis for solar PV installations on public facilities
Provided local incentives (i.e. permit fee waivers or rebates) or locally-enabled finance (e.g., a revolving loan fund) for solar PV

Oklahoma City OK

Designation Level: SolSmart Bronze

In The News

Solsmart Advisor

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SolSmart Criteria

Program Highlights

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Oklahoma City OK

Designation Level: SolSmart Bronze

In The News

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria

Program Highlights