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Lafayette has been awarded the SolSmart Gold designation, acknowledging its leadership in promoting solar energy solutions. This recognition highlights the city's initiatives to simplify permitting and inspection processes, invest in municipal solar projects, and enhance access to renewable energy for residents and businesses.

The SolSmart program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to facilitate faster solar energy adoption by local governments. Additionally, Lafayette's participation in the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sustainability and resilience.