Solar Statement
Kane County’s
Solar Statement expresses the County’s commitment to becoming a more solar-friendly community.
Permitting and Planning, Zoning and Development Regulations
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Required Submittals for Solar Panel Systems
Special Focus Categories
Kane County promotes solar energy education through participation in the
Fox Valley Sustainability Network.
Solar Goals for Kane County
Through previous planning efforts, Kane County has developed a solid framework of strategies and goals for supporting renewable energy:
- Strategy 3—Encourage on-site renewable energy for residential buildings
- Strategy 9—Encourage on-site renewable energy for commercial and industrial buildings
- Objective 2.9.2—To be a leader and role model in the use of renewable resources within Kane County and throughout the region
- Objective 2.9.5—To promote economic development and workforce trained in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industry
- Objective 2.9.7—To facilitate the siting of smart grid technology and renewable energy infrastructure
- Strategy F3—Consider purchase or installation of renewable energy for county facility energy use
- Action Item F3.1—Research feasibility of renewable energy project on County property
- Action Item F3.2—Conduct pilot renewable energy project on County property
Solar Resources for the Community
Resources for residents:
Resources for local governments: