ModelSmall-ScaleSolarSitingOrdinance.docVIP

Model Small-Scale Solar Siting Ordinance By Danielle Sugarman Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School Purpose Intent Solar energy is a renewable and non-polluting energy resource that can prevent fossil fuel emissions and reduce a municipality’s energy load. Energy generated from solar energy systems can be used to offset energy demand on the grid where excess solar power is generated. The use of solar energy equipment for the purpose of providing electricity and energy for heating and/or cooling is a priority and is a necessary component of the [Town/City/Village’s] cu