The Hartford Business Journal
Hartford solar initiatives capture national attention
09/27/2016
SolSmart Designees
Hartford
Connecticut
- Created an active energy task force
- Developed solar-ready construction guidelines
- Adopted a standard solar permit form
- 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
We were excited that Hartford was only one of only fourteen initial municipalities to receive a Gold Designation from the SolSmart program. A SolSmart designation indicates that our community is available for business in solar, which attracts solar industry investment and generates economic development and local jobs.
- Mayor Luke Bronin
