SolSmart

SolSmart is a national program that has helped almost 500 cities, counties, & regional organizations nationwide make it faster, easier, & more affordable to install #solar locally! Your community can join them! ☀️ #SolarReady #BeSolSmart

On 10/9, join @GoSolSmart for a free webinar on best practices in permitting and inspection for solar PV! This free training will provide communities with strategies for streamlining permitting processes and improving solar inspections. Register here: energy-ready.org/events/best-pr…

New Orleans is the first city in the South to achieve Charging Smart Gold, following its @GoSolSmart Bronze last winter. With 30 free EV chargers and fleet electrification underway, the city is setting a new standard for EV readiness. Read more: msn.com/en-us/technolo…

At the Local Clean Energy Solutions Conference in Manchester, NH, six municipalities earned @GoSolSmart designation with support from @cleanenergynh—cutting costs, removing barriers, and expanding access to solar power. Read more: energy-ready.org/news/new-hamps…

Watch the recording of SolSmart's webinar on Best Practices in Planning and Zoning for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This free recording provides communities with strategies for incorporating solar into plans, ordinances, and more: energy-ready.org/resource/webin…

@GoSolSmart's 2025 updated toolkit provides information on how local governments can incorporate solar energy goals into local planning documents and identifies best practices for addressing solar development in zoning codes. Access the toolkit here: energy-ready.org/resource/solar…

SolSmart's 2025 Solar Energy Toolkit: The Federal and State Context: Policies Affecting Solar Energy Development, presents a high-level overview of federal and state policies and programs with an impact on solar energy development. Access the toolkit here: energy-ready.org/resource/solar…

On 10/9, join @GoSolSmart for best practices in permitting and inspection for solar PV webinar! This webinar is approved for 0.25 CEUs through ICC. 🌞 Register: energy-ready.org/events/best-pr…

Are you attending the Forth Roadmap Conference in Detroit this October? Join Charging Smart's strategic pre-conference workshop that will help local and regional government staff accelerate EV charging infrastructure in their communities. Register here: irecusa.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~…

After earning SolSmart Silver in 2018, @cityofmissoula has become the first city in MT to earn a Charging Smart designation, receiving Bronze for its efforts to expand EV infrastructure and remove barriers to charger deployment. Read more: solarbuildermag.com/news/missoula-…

Congratulations to Culpeper County, VA on their @GoSolSmart Silver designation! The county adopted automated solar permitting through SolarAPP+, trained staff in solar best practices, updated their zoning ordinance for large-scale solar PV, and more: energy-ready.org/community/culp…

@SolarAPP_ + helps communities automate rooftop solar PV permitting processes, reducing costs and ensuring safety at once. 300+ communities across the U.S. are taking advantage of this technology every day. Learn more about SolarAPP+ here: gosolarapp.org.

It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: #events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">energy-ready.org/solsmart#events

Congratulations to @CityofRichfield, Minnesota on @GoSolSmart Silver!☀️Richfield earned designation by installing solar PV on municipal property, offering a community solar program and PACE financing for residents and more: energy-ready.org/community/rich…

On September 25th, join the Charging Smart team for a FREE webinar introducing you to the Charging Smart program! This session will discuss how the program works and how free technical assistance can help you achieve your EV readiness goals. Register here: lnkd.in/esFMfVc9

The U.S. faces rapid electricity load growth from data centers, crypto, electrification, and industry. Large-scale solar can help meet demand while benefiting communities. @IRECUSA's new toolkit guides local governments on responsible solar development: irecusa.org/resources/larg…

@ICMA's Solar@Scale team released 2 new large-scale solar case studies. Developed in partnership with @TheAESCorp and @WatershedGeo, the case studies feature lessons learned from solar installations in Utah and Kentucky. Learn more: icma.org/blog-posts/sol…

@MayorsCaucus (MMC)'s EV-Ready program, sponsored by @ComEd and operating in partnership with Charging Smart,@GoSolSmart's sister program, has designated 17 local governments in northern Illinois as part of their latest cohort. Read more: mayorscaucus.org/caucus-comed-a…

It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: #events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">energy-ready.org/solsmart#events

It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart  fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: #events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">energy-ready.org/solsmart#events

Congratulations to @TownofKennebunk, ME on their @GoSolSmart Bronze Designation! As the second city in Maine to earn this honor, Kennebunk installed solar PV on municipal property, collaborated with the utility, reviewed zoning codes, and more: energy-ready.org/community/kenn…