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SolSmart Designees
Lake Forest
Illinois
Population: 19,446
Designation Level:
SolSmart Bronze
Year Designated:
2019
In Illinois and nationwide, SolSmart-designated communities are opening up solar markets and encouraging a dramatic expansion of solar energy.

- 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