SolSmart Designees
Loudoun County
Virginia
- 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
Loudoun has received a SolSmart Silver designation, one of only four communities in Virginia to achieve this ranking.
- County Administrator, Tim Hemstreet
