
SolSmart Designees
DuPage County
Illinois
Population: 922,921
Designation Level:
SolSmart Bronze
Year Designated:
2019
- 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
For years, DuPage County has been proactive, making it easy for our residents to obtain permits to install solar energy equipment. We are please to received this (SolSmart) designation, and will remain committed to clean energy, both on our County campus and throughout the County on behalf of our residents.
- Joy Hinz, Environmental Specialist