A national designation & technical assistance program, funded by @ENERGY/@EEREgov, that supports local govts addressing barriers to solar energy. #SolarReady
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Looking for free technical assistance or community recognition? We’re still here to help—just in a new place! ⚡️
Follow Energy Ready, a suite of free national technical assistance programs including #SolSmart and #ChargingSmart, on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/energyr…
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2 Oct 2025
On 10/9, join @GoSolSmart for a free webinar on best practices in permitting and inspection for solar PV!
This free training will provide communities with strategies for streamlining permitting processes and improving solar inspections. Register here: energy-ready.org/events/best…
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1 Oct 2025
New Orleans is the first city in the South to achieve Charging Smart Gold, following its @GoSolSmart Bronze last winter. With 30 free EV chargers and fleet electrification underway, the city is setting a new standard for EV readiness. Read more: msn.com/en-us/technology/ren…
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30 Sep 2025
At the Local Clean Energy Solutions Conference in Manchester, NH, six municipalities earned @GoSolSmart designation with support from @cleanenergynh—cutting costs, removing barriers, and expanding access to solar power. Read more: energy-ready.org/news/new-ha…
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26 Sep 2025
Watch the recording of SolSmart's webinar on Best Practices in Planning and Zoning for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This free recording provides communities with strategies for incorporating solar into plans, ordinances, and more: energy-ready.org/resource/we…
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25 Sep 2025
SolSmart's 2025 Solar Energy Toolkit: The Federal and State Context: Policies Affecting Solar Energy Development, presents a high-level overview of federal and state policies and programs with an impact on solar energy development. Access the toolkit here: energy-ready.org/resource/so…
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23 Sep 2025
On 10/9, join @GoSolSmart for best practices in permitting and inspection for solar PV webinar! This webinar is approved for 0.25 CEUs through ICC. 🌞
Register: energy-ready.org/events/best…
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22 Sep 2025
Are you attending the Forth Roadmap Conference in Detroit this October? Join Charging Smart's strategic pre-conference workshop that will help local and regional government staff accelerate EV charging infrastructure in their communities.
Register here: irecusa.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x…
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19 Sep 2025
After earning SolSmart Silver in 2018, @cityofmissoula has become the first city in MT to earn a Charging Smart designation, receiving Bronze for its efforts to expand EV infrastructure and remove barriers to charger deployment. Read more: solarbuildermag.com/news/mis…
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19 Sep 2025
Congratulations to Culpeper County, VA on their @GoSolSmart Silver designation! The county adopted automated solar permitting through SolarAPP , trained staff in solar best practices, updated their zoning ordinance for large-scale solar PV, and more: energy-ready.org/community/c…
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16 Sep 2025
It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: energy-ready.org/solsmart#ev…
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15 Sep 2025
Congratulations to @CityofRichfield, Minnesota on @GoSolSmart Silver!☀️Richfield earned designation by installing solar PV on municipal property, offering a community solar program and PACE financing for residents and more: energy-ready.org/community/r…
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12 Sep 2025
On September 25th, join the Charging Smart team for a FREE webinar introducing you to the Charging Smart program! This session will discuss how the program works and how free technical assistance can help you achieve your EV readiness goals. Register here: lnkd.in/esFMfVc9
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11 Sep 2025
The U.S. faces rapid electricity load growth from data centers, crypto, electrification, and industry. Large-scale solar can help meet demand while benefiting communities. @IRECUSA's new toolkit guides local governments on responsible solar development: irecusa.org/resources/larges…
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8 Sep 2025
It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: energy-ready.org/solsmart#ev…
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5 Sep 2025
It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: energy-ready.org/solsmart#ev…
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4 Sep 2025
Congratulations to @TownofKennebunk, ME on their @GoSolSmart Bronze Designation! As the second city in Maine to earn this honor, Kennebunk installed solar PV on municipal property, collaborated with the utility, reviewed zoning codes, and more: energy-ready.org/community/k…
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3 Sep 2025
The Metropolitan @MayorsCaucus (MMC)'s EV-Ready program, sponsored by @ComEd and operating in partnership with Charging Smart, @GoSolSmart's sister program, has designated 17 local governments in northern Illinois as part of their latest cohort.
Read more: mayorscaucus.org/caucus-come…
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2 Sep 2025
It’s time to go back to school for solar! Optimize your solar knowledge with @GoSolSmart fall trainings. That includes a 9/18 session on solar planning & zoning best practices, and a 10/9 session on permitting & inspection. Both are eligible for CEUs: energy-ready.org/solsmart#ev…
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29 Aug 2025
Erie, Colorado (@eriecolorado) has earned the first Charging Smart Bronze designation in the West, advancing EV infrastructure through streamlined permitting, zoning review, utility coordination and public education. Read more about their efforts here: energy-ready.org/news/first-…
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