Cedar Hill Economic Development Commission
CEDAR HILL DESIGNATED “SOLSMART GOLD” FOR ADVANCING SOLAR ENERGY GROWTH
01/22/2018
SolSmart Designees
Cedar Hill
Texas
Population: 47,930
Designation Level:
SolSmart Gold
Year Designated:
2017
- Engaged the community in robust, on-going discussions around climate, energy, and sustainability plants
- Created real-time monitoring system for citizens to view the amount of energy generated as well as the monetary and environmental benefits
- 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
Stewardship and sustainability are community values in Cedar Hill. The SolSmart Gold designation is a recognition of our residents’ and business community’s continued environmental leadership.
- City Manager, Greg Porter
