Roanoke Receives ‘SolSmart Bronze’ Award for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
The Roanoke Star
Community
Roanoke, VA
Population:
99,143
99,143
- Eliminated excess inspections and consolidated inspection trips for solar PV
- Provided local incentives (i.e. permit fee waivers, rebates, or property tax exemptions) or locally-enabled finance (i.e. a revolving loan fund) for solar.
- 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
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