Holly Springs, North Carolina
Holly Springs, NC Receives National Designation for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
09/08/2022
SolSmart Designees
Holly Springs
North Carolina
Population: 37,812
Designation Level:
SolSmart Silver
Year Designated:
Bronze 2021 / Silver 2022
- 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
- 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
Holly Springs believes in sustainability. The SolSmart recognition highlights our efforts to make it easier, faster and more affordable for everyone in our community to go solar.
- Holly Springs Mayor Dick Sears
