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SolSmart Designees
West Hollywood
California
Population: 36,475
Designation Level:
SolSmart Gold
Year Designated:
Bronze 2016 / Gold 2017
- Provided local incentives for solar PV via building, electrical and plumbing permit fee waivers
- Since adopting its first Climate Action Plan in 2011, the City has addressed solar access protections and encouraged the solar orientation of new buildings in its Municipal Code; it has installed solar photovoltaic arrays on the roofs of the West Hollywood Library and the Automated Parking Garage at West Hollywood City Hall
- Embarked on the West Hollywood Solar Campaign, where interested property owners can receive technical assistance on solar PV feasibility and be matched with solar installers skilled for their property type
- 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
- Created a streamlined permitting pathway for small PV systems, integrating solar into relevant local plans
- Cross-trained inspection and permitting staff on solar PV
- Provided local incentives for solar PV via building, electrical and plumbing permit fee waivers
