Miami-Beach’s-Solar-Energy-Initiatives-Shine-Bright
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May 9, 2019
Miami Beach’s Solar Energy Initiatives Shine Bright
-- Achieving Gold Designation by SolSmart for Its Promising Environmental Policies --
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach recently received a gold designation from
SolSmart, marking the highest rating for a community in the national program. Funded
by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, SolSmart
recognizes communities that have taken key steps toward addressing local barriers to
solar energy by making it faster, cheaper and easier to go solar.
“Since 2017, our city staff has made significant strides in easing the process for
residents and businesses to pursue solar energy,” noted City Manager Jimmy L.
Morales. “I’m proud to see how far we’ve come and will continue to go. The future of
solar in Miami Beach is a bright one.”
In 2017, the city was awarded the bronze designation. Since then, the city has made
significant strides in further solar development in Miami Beach by streamlining the
process for residents and businesses to make the switch and reducing the time and
costs associated.
In addition to reducing the time and cost associated with adopting solar systems, the city
was applauded for creating a dedicated webpage with information on the city’s solar
incentives; passing the Urban Heat Island ordinance requiring that new construction
install sustainable roofing systems, including the option of solar roofs; and conducting
extended staff training on solar technology, permitting and planning review best
practices.
Additionally, the city earned a Special Recognition Award in the Permitting criteria
category for its expedited one-day walk-through solar permitting review process.
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