TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL: Recognized for Top Solar Energy Designation by U.S. Department of Energy

TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL: Recognized for Top Solar Energy Designation by U.S. Department of Energy
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Town of Chapel Hill issued the following announcement on May 10.

Along with other communities, the Town of Chapel Hill was officially recognized at this year’s State Energy Conference as having a SolSmart Gold designation from the U.S. Department of Energy. SolSmart recognizes cities, counties, and regional organizations for making it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. The Town initially received this designation in 2017. SolSmart designation of Gold, Silver or Bronze are based on actions across permitting and inspection, planning and zoning, government operations, community management, and market development. The designation recognizes communities that have taken bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar development.

For more details: https://solsmart.org/communities/chapel-hill-nc/

Original source can be found here.              

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 Source: Town of Chapel Hill 



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