SolSmart Designees
Winthrop
Massachusetts
Population: 18,544
Designation Level:
SolSmart Silver
Year Designated:
Bronze 2017 / Silver 2018
- Created an active energy task force – the Energy Committee – that meets at least three times per year
- Hosted a community “Solarize” campaign, Solarize Winthrop, allowing residents to benefit from group discounts and affordable solar financing
- 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
