Dearborn, MI

Dearborn, Michigan earned SolSmart Bronze designation by training municipal staff in solar PV best practices, providing a PACE financing program that includes solar PV as an eligible technology, posting a solar landing page, and more!

• Posted online resources about residential and commercial solar PV financing options and incentives
• Posted online resources about solar installers and/or solar quote platforms for solar PV
• Posted a solar landing page on local government’s website
• Coordinated with regional organizations and/or local governments to engage utilities on advancing solar policies
• Local government has procured solar energy for municipal operations or signed contract to procure solar power
• Provided a PACE financing program that includes solar PV as an eligible technology
• Trained inspection staff on best practices for inspecting solar PV and/or solar and storage systems
• Posted an online checklist detailing the required permit(s), submittals, and steps of the community’s permitting processes
• Trained permitting staff on best practices for permitting solar PV and/or solar and storage systems
• Ensured the zoning ordinance permits small ground-mounted solar PV as an accessory use in at least one zone
• Provides clear guidance for the installation of solar PV in areas such as historic properties or flood zones
• Trained planning and zoning staff on best practices in planning and zoning for solar PV
• Posted an online fact sheet that provides an overview of what zoning allows for solar PV under what conditions
• Reviewed zoning requirements and identify restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development