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McKinney Today
By the People, for the People
McKinney Earns SolSmart Bronze for Solar Energy Push
Texas city joins over 600 communities nationwide recognized for expanding solar access.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:09am
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McKinney's efforts to streamline solar adoption showcase the city's commitment to clean energy innovation.McKinney TodayThe city of McKinney, Texas has earned a SolSmart Bronze designation through the national Energy Ready program, recognizing its efforts to expand solar energy access and reduce barriers to clean energy adoption among residents and businesses.
Why it matters
SolSmart is a national program that helps local governments make it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. McKinney's Bronze designation indicates the city has taken important steps to streamline solar permitting, train local officials, and promote solar energy to its community.
The details
To earn the SolSmart Bronze award, McKinney had to demonstrate that it has implemented a series of best practices to encourage solar energy growth, such as adopting a solar-friendly permitting process, training city staff on solar regulations, and launching education campaigns to raise awareness of solar benefits among residents and businesses.
- McKinney earned the SolSmart Bronze designation on April 14, 2026.
The players
SolSmart
A national program that helps local governments make it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.
McKinney, Texas
A city in Texas that has earned a SolSmart Bronze designation for its efforts to expand solar energy access and reduce barriers to clean energy adoption.
What’s next
McKinney plans to continue working towards higher SolSmart designations in the future, with the goal of making solar energy more accessible and affordable for all residents and businesses in the city.
The takeaway
McKinney's SolSmart Bronze designation demonstrates the city's commitment to promoting renewable energy and sustainability, which can have positive impacts on the local economy, environment, and quality of life for residents.
