Oklahoma City | SolSmart

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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

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Oklahoma City OK

Designation Level: SolSmart Bronze

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Program Highlights