SolSmart Designees

Sullivan County

New York
SolSmart Silver
Population: 75,432
Designation Level: SolSmart Silver
Year Designated: 2019

The Catskills region in New York State is not just home to beautiful mountains, but also a county setting aggressive goals toward a clean energy economy. Sullivan County, New York is now a SolSmart a SolSmart Silver-designated Community! The Silver designation shows the local government has created a favorable environment for solar business, which generates jobs and helps build local economies in the region.

Sullivan County celebrated its SolSmart designation with surrounding communities at a 2019 event at SUNY Sullivan. The half-day workshop, “Local Governments Leading the Clean Energy Transition,” was organized by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA, which served as a SolSmart Advisor to the county during 2019.