As part of our ongoing pursuit of a regional SolSmart designation, CARPC is hosting a Solar-Friendly Planning & Zoning Workshop for local planning and zoning officials in partnership with the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change. Join us November 30th in the SolSmart Bronze-certified City of Fitchburg to learn how to incorporate solar into your community’s plans, reduce barriers to solar, and develop clear, consistent regulations and processes.
Solar-Friendly Planning & Zoning Workshop
Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 1:00-4:30pm
Fitchburg Public Library (a LEED Gold Certified building)
5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI
DESCRIPTION
Demand for solar energy is increasing. Rooftop installations in Wisconsin doubled from 5 to 10 megawatts from 2020 to 2021 alone. Are your community’s planning and zoning processes equipped to handle an influx of solar development applications?
Join us for a Solar-Friendly Planning and Zoning Workshop to learn how streamlined processes can benefit your residents, make life easier for your staff, and support renewable energy development.
For those pursuing a local SolSmart designation, attending this workshop can help your community earn the PZ-18 credit: Train planning and zoning staff on best practices in planning and zoning for solar PV.
AUDIENCE
Local planning and zoning officials, especially those from communities seeking SolSmart designation.
SPEAKERS
Nick Hylla, Executive Director at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Maria Mohr, Community Development Technician, and Adam Kuhn, AICP, Associate Planner/Zoning Administrator for the City of Steven’s Point, Wisconsin
Nick Aikens, Project Manager at Full Spectrum Solar
