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2026 Charging Smart Regional Engagement Partners Announcement

September 8, 2026
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New Hampshire Communities Make Strides in Access to Affordable Energy as Cohort Cities Earn SolSmart…

September 30, 2025
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First in the West: Erie, Colorado Brings People Together With EVs

August 27, 2025
By Zack Loehle, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
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New Simplified Permit Guidelines for Solar and Storage

October 5, 2021
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New Department of Energy Challenge: 60 More SolSmart Designees in…

September 29, 2021
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Oklahoma City Prepares for a Bright Solar Future

September 28, 2021
SolSmart
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In Central Ohio, This Group is Helping Underserved Communities Go…

September 9, 2021
SolSmart
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How Automated Permitting Can Help Achieve SolSmart Designation

August 18, 2021
SolSmart
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New Report: Building Local Resilience Through Solar

July 29, 2021
SolSmart

SolSmart Announces New Advisors and Partners!

July 22, 2021
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SolSmart Reaches New Milestone With 400 Designees!

April 27, 2021
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Solar TRACE: A New Tool for Tracking Permit and Inspection…

March 16, 2021
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Take the Solstice Level-Up Challenge!

February 18, 2021
SolSmart
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Regional Council in Cincinnati Area Achieves SolSmart Designation

February 11, 2021
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How Streamlined Permits Can Help Your Community Go Solar

January 29, 2021
SolSmart
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Updated SolSmart Criteria and Program Guide Released

January 4, 2021
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New Report: Large-Scale Solar Development, A Playbook for Southwest Virginia

December 17, 2020
SolSmart
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New Issue Brief: Land Use Considerations for Large-Scale Solar

November 19, 2020
SolSmart
Case Study

Sarasota County, Florida: Expanding Clean Energy So the Whole Community…

September 16, 2020
SolSmart
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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Advancing Renewable Energy Goals Through SolSmart

August 25, 2020
SolSmart
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Interested in Large-Scale Solar? SolSmart Can Help.

August 14, 2020
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