San Antonio Business Journal
San Antonio designated as an "open for solar business" city
05/11/2017
SolSmart Designees
San Antonio
Texas
Population: 1,547,253
Designation Level:
SolSmart Silver
Year Designated:
2017
- Installed solar on public facilities including the San Antonio International Airport.
- Created incentives (1/2 of residential/commercial project cost, not to exceed $25,000/$80,000) through the local utility, CPS, to make solar more affordable.
- 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)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 PVCross-trained both inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
