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05/09/2017
SolSmart Designees
Madison
Wisconsin
Population: 16,937
Designation Level:
SolSmart Gold
Year Designated:
2017
- Partnered with Summit Credit Union to create the MADISUN solar energy loan
- Provided Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for eligible properties
- Created and shared an interactive solar map, featured on the community’s website
- Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
- Allowed solar by-right accessory use in all zones (so solar installations don’t require special permits or hearings)
- Provided a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems
- Created and shared an interactive solar map, featured on the community’s website
- Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
- Cross-trained both inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
Madison's commitment to continued utilization of solar energy is genuine. We have our Green Power program in which we train new workers to install solar, a goal of producing one megawatt (a million watts) of solar power by 2020 and incredible partnerships like SolSmart and others. We are on our way!
- Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
