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Fairfax City receives solar energy award
11/30/2017
SolSmart Designees
City of Fairfax
Virginia
Population: 24,019
Designation Level:
SolSmart Bronze
Year Designated:
2017
- Created solarize campaign – “Solarize City of Fairfax”
- Collaborated with non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission.
- 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
These actions help more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. By encouraging solar companies to do business in Fairfax City, we help drive economic development and create local jobs.
- City Councilmember Jon Stehle
