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SolSmart Program Guide
The SolSmart program guide is a comprehensive resource to guide local governments through the SolSmart designation and technical assistance process.
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SolSmart Application: Regional Organization Pathway
The Regional Organization Designation Pathway is designed for regional development organizations, which generally describes multi-jurisdictional organizations that include regional councils, councils of governments, regional planning and development agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and other regional organizations.
Template
SolSmart Application: Modified Pathway
The Modified Pathway is designed for communities that do not control permitting, planning and zoning, and/or inspection processes. If your community does control these processes, please use our Standard Designation pathway.
Report
SolSmart Program Guide
The SolSmart program guide is a comprehensive resource to guide local governments through the SolSmart designation and technical assistance process.
Community Engagement
Government Operations
Market Development
Permitting and Inspection
Planning and Zoning
Public Statement of Solar Goals
Report
National Solar Jobs Census
The National Solar Jobs Census is the authoritative report on solar job growth, demographics, and workforce development in the U.S. solar industry. The report has been published annually since 2010.
Report
SolSmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption
In the spring of 2019, the SolSmart program expanded its outreach to include the Regional Organization Pathway, a process specifically tailored to meet the goals and needs of regional organizations.
Community Engagement
Government Operations
Market Development
Permitting and Inspection
Planning and Zoning
Template
Energy Storage Field Inspection Checklist Template – PI-20
The template below provides basic guidelines for inspecting most residential Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The checklist includes ESS-specific code requirements from the 2017/2020 NEC and the 2018/2021 International Residential Code (IRC).
Report
National Academies Study Evaluates Impact of SolSmart Program
This study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), uses a rigorous statistical process to evaluate the impact of the SolSmart program.
Community Engagement
Government Operations
Market Development
Permitting and Inspection
Planning and Zoning
Report
Best Practice Guidance for Solar and Zoning
This guide highlights the key components for organized, transparent, and consistent accessory use solar energy regulations for zoning or land use codes.
Brochure
About SolSmart Flyer
A one-pager introducing the SolSmart program and how local governments can benefit from participation.
Solar Energy Toolkit: Resiliency: Solar + Storage
INTEGRATING SOLAR INTO CITYWIDE EMERGENCY PLANNING A Case Study from the Bay Area
The City and County of San Francisco…
