The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, based in the Madison, Wisconsin, area, recently earned SolSmart Bronze. See more about this designation in this piece from WisBusiness.com:
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Congratulations to SolSmart Silver designee City of Clayton, MO! In order to achieve Silver status, Clayton provided a PACE financing program that included #solarpower as an eligible technology, installed solar PV on city-owned property, and more:
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Local governments across the nation have been earning SolSmart designation! The hard work of a group of recent Midwestern local governments has resulted in a total of 524 SolSmart designees.
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Image: Sun Prairie, WI celebrates their Platinum designation

Consumer protection is an important part of expanding #solarenergy . Luckily, Solar and Storage Industry offers free online resources on consumer protection and what to watch out for. Explore general tips and knowledge, a primer on solar companies, and more: seia.org/initiatives/co…

Congratulations to Buena Vista Charter Township, MI, for their SolSmart Bronze designation! This #localgovernment earned designation by embracing a number of initiatives designed to make #solarenergy easier to access and more affordable for residents: solsmart.org/designee/buena…

Get points toward SolSmart designation and streamline permitting & zoning! In partnership with the Colorado Energy Office, we're excited to offer two free webinars that can help Colorado communities earn SolSmart designation. See more and sign up here!
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Congratulations to City of Lacey, Washington for earning SolSmart Silver designation!
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.DaneOECC was recently the first county in the U.S. to earn SolSmart Platinum designation! Read more about their #solarenergy accomplishment in this USA TODAY article:
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We’re also excited to see among the awardees SolSmart partners: Colorado Energy Office, Virginia Energy, Michigan EGLE, & The Nature Conservancy (FL). SolSmart can help your community prepare to access funds dispersed by #SolarforAll awardees in the coming years: solsmart.org ☀

We're excited to share our new resource on earning SolSmart Platinum designation, 'Path to Platinum with Automated Permitting.' While it highlights Colorado Energy Office resources specific to CO, the resource includes relevant info for any interested local gov:
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Congratulations to DaneOECC for becoming the first SolSmart Platinum county in the U.S.! See more about this tremendous achievement in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: jsonline.com/story/news/loc…

We are thrilled to celebrate Dane County, Wis. as the first county to achieve a #SolSmart Platinum designation from SolSmart. Congratulations on this accomplishment in championing affordable and accessible solar power for residents and businesses solsmart.org/designee/dane-…

.DaneOECC, WI is the first county to earn SolSmart Platinum designation! This local government worked tirelessly to advance the benefits of #solar for all in the county, collaborating with cities & increasing transparency among other successes:
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Our planet needs a change. This Earth Day, let's go solar! ICMA's SolSmart empowers communities to lead the charge. Be a solar champion - join SolSmart today! bit.ly/4d3WsX6

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Congrats! Chester County Government earned SolSmart Gold. 'This designation is a testament to our collective commitment to...to ensure our community benefits from this clean energy source,' said Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, & Eric Roe:
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Congratulations to City of Lakewood for earning SolSmart Bronze! Lakewood updated permitting, zoning, and inspection practices; supported a community-wide group purchase program; and lowered the cost of solar PV permits in the community. See more here: solsmart.org/designee/lakew…