SolSmart Designees
Saratoga Springs
New York
Population: 28,212
Designation Level:
SolSmart Silver
Year Designated:
2017
- Hosted a community “Solarize” campaign, allowing residents to benefit from group discounts and affordable solar financing.
- Installed solar on local facilities, including a 2 MW array at the city-owned landfill.
- Created an online permitting checklist
- Reviewed local zoning codes, allowing solar by-right accessory use
- Cross-trained inspection and permitting staff on solar
- 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)
