Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
NVCOG Designated “SolSmart Bronze” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
08/23/2022
SolSmart Designees
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
Connecticut
- Provided guidance on solar PV planning, zoning and development best practices to communities and counties in the region through training session
- Hosted regional training on best practices in solar permitting for communities
- Posted a solar landing page on the regional website with information on the region’s solar goals
and local resources for solar development - Reviewed existing region-wide planning documents and identified new opportunities to integrate solar PV into planning goals
- Drafted proposed language and a timeline for the inclusion of solar PV in existing and/or future plans
- Provided guidance for solar PV development on parking lots, vacant lots, brownfields, airport safety zones (with FAA approval), and non-building structures
- Posted an online summary of state policies related to a property owner’s solar access and solar rights
- Posted an online solar map
