The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is pleased to announce that Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties is a recipient of the 2022 ISAC Excellence in Action Award. The Excellence in Action Award Program is a competitive awards program that seeks to identify and recognize innovative county government employees, programs, and projects. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the ISAC Annual Conference in Des Moines Aug. 24.
Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties is a collaborative project among the two counties as well as local cities, organizations, businesses, other stakeholders, and residents that helps educate the public about solar energy and makes adding clean energy arrays more affordable to homeowners through group buys. The group knew that efficiency, cost-savings, and broader awareness could be found by building a partnership. The new educational and group buy efforts have resulted in nearly 450 individuals from both rural and urban areas participating in Solar Power Hour learning opportunities and using a locally based installer, 64 property owners have added a total of 557 kW of solar power. The project shows the power of coordination and collaboration across county lines to address community needs and desires.
The Iowa State Association of Counties and the Excellence in Action Selection Committee wish to extend their congratulations to Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties for being selected as a recipient of the 2022 ISAC Excellence in Action Award.