12152017 - SolSmart Bronze Designation (Dec. 2017) IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Jessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
Denton Designated "SolSmart Bronze" for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
DENTON, TX, Dec. 15, 2017—Denton has received a Bronze designation from the national
SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to
install solar panels.
This designation recognizes Denton for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and
remove obstacles to solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Bronze
designation is a signal that Denton is "open for solar business."
"I am proud of the dedication and hard work of staff to obtain the Bronze designation for
Denton," said DME General Manager George Morrow. "Our city has made a commitment to
renewable energy and sustainable practices and this award shows how we are making that
commitment a reality."
The SolSmart program is led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County
Management Association(ICMA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot
Initiative. More than 100 cities and counties have achieved a SolSmart designation since the
program launched in 2016.
To achieve a SolSmart designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to
reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. In Denton, staff implemented
a streamlined application and approval process by combining the Denton Municipal Electric
solar application with the Building Inspections permit application. This created a"one-stop
shop" for customers throughout the solar application, approval, and permitting process.
Representatives from North Central Texas Council of Governments will be on hand to present
the City its award at the City Council meeting on Jan. 9, 2018.
Contact: Tabitha Millsop, (940) 349-7529, Tabitha.Millsop@cityofdenton.com
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