Warrenville | SolSmart

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01/22/2019 City of Warrenville
Warrenville Joins SolSmart

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

The Solar Foundation

Warrenville receiving Gold level designation recognizes the City’s efforts to improve the process for residents to apply for solar installation permits.” Mayor Brummel

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

Warrenville IL

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

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Warrenville IL

Designation Level: SolSmart Gold

In The News

Solsmart Advisor

Technical Assistance Organization

SolSmart Criteria