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A national designation & technical assistance program, funded by @ENERGY/@EEREgov, that supports local govts addressing barriers to solar energy. #SolarReady
Joined October 2015
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
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Join @GoSolSmart on 9/`8 for Best Practices in Planning and Zoning for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This webinar is eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.Register today!
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Congratulations to @cityofames, Iowa for their Charging Smart Silver designation! Ames recieved their @GoSolSmart designation in 2017 and recently became the first community in Iowa to earn Charging Smart designation. Read more:
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Congrats to @CityOfArlington, TX, the first city in the South to earn a Charging Smart Bronze designation! By streamlining EV charger permitting and more, Arlington is setting the standard for electric vehicle readiness in the region. Read more:
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ICMA's Solar@Scale project just released 2 new large-scale solar case studies developed in partnership with The AES Corporation and Watershed Geo. Read here:
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SolSmart team members attended the @SolarFarmSummit in Chicago this week, speaking with attendees about the program and affiliated resources. Learn more about solar and farmland with our recording, "Agrivoltaics—Solar and Farmland Have Mutual Benefits":.
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Join @WorldResources on 8/13 for How and Why Local Governments Should Shape the Energy Systems of The Future. WRI will share trends in energy and rate increases for local governments, and strategies for getting involved:.
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The @GoSolSmart team is at the @SolarFarmSummit this week! Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall, and @ 3 p.m. CT today, hear our team discuss how local governments can plan for and benefit from large-scale solar. More details here:
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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:
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Congratulations to Ames, Iowa for their Charging Smart Silver designation! Ames recieved their SolSmart designation in 2017 and recently became the first community in Iowa to earn Charging Smart designation. Read more:
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Local governments across Florida are cutting red tape to reduce solar costs―and SolSmart can help. Join us TOMORROW, July 29, 1 p.m. ET for the Introduction to SolSmart for Florida Local Governments webinar. Register here:
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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:
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Solar is now the top source of electricity in California—a result of falling solar costs and efforts to streamline development while maintaining safety. For officials looking to cut red tape and scale solar energy, this article is worth a look:
pv-magazine.com
Over the past 12 months, solar power has become California’s largest source of electricity, a trend likely to continue.
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The Solar@Scale Developers Roundtable webinar hosted by @APA_Planning and @ICMA is now available to watch on demand. Hear insights on planning for large-scale local solar development:
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@GoSolSmart is offering a fall cohort for Florida local governments- an opportunity to share knowledge, access free resources, and earn SolSmart designation. Join the July 29, 1 p.m. ET Intro to SolSmart for Florida Local Governments webinar to learn more:
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Prince William County has earned SolSmart Bronze designation for their work to improve solar accessibility and streamline solar development. Learn how local leadership is advancing solar energy in the region:
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Missed a webinar or looking for solar best practices? SolSmart offers free recorded webinars to help local governments streamline solar adoption and reduce costs. Explore the library here:
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Curious about careers in renewable energy and energy efficiency? Green Workforce Connect is a free online hub for job info and training in solar, weatherization, and more. Explore career paths and hands-on training from reputable programs across states:
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Join @ICMA and @APA_Planning TODAY on July 15th at 3 pm EST for our FREE Solar@Scale Developer's Roundtable Webinar to engage with large-scale solar developers and understand the latest trends in utility-scale solar. Register here:
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Congratulations to Erie, CO for achieving the Charging Smart Bronze designation, becoming the first in the state to do so! With both Charging Smart and SolSmart designations, Erie is leading the way for other communities to become Energy Ready. Learn more:
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Last year, La Crescent, MN was the first in the state to earn both SolSmart Platinum and Charging Smart Silver designations. Through Energy Ready's support, they’ve made solar and EV charging more accessible. See how your community can take similar steps:.
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