City of Fairfield receives award for solar energy
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Fairfield, IA
Population:
62,045
62,045
- Displayed solar power generation data for rooftop solar panels installed on school buildings.
- Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
- Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
Fairfield is honored to receive the SolSmart Bronze designation. Our city has been a leader in sustainable practices, including promoting solar power since 2009, and applauds the development of 2 Megawatts of local distributed generation in the city since that time.
– Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy
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