Linn County awarded national SolSmart designation
Linn County has been awarded a gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making solar energy initiatives easier for homes and businesses, the Corridor Business Journal reports. SolSmart, a national organization funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, awards points to local governments based on actions taken to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Linn County joins 150 other communities, including Johnson County, which received gold recognition.