Solar Energy Support

Congratulations…You live in a solar-friendly community!

Albany is proud to support clean, green power! Albany has been awarded the SolSmart Silver designation in recognition of all the hard work and leadership our community has shown to reduce costs and encourage energy options at the local level.

We have very detailed and “user-friendly” legislation to help you plan your residential or commercial solar project. Please review these rules and regulations before installing your solar energy system. There are different rules for installing solar in a residential zone vs. a commercial zone, for example.

As you begin, get quotes from multiple installers. Those quotes should contain a roof assessment and an estimate of how much solar power you can expect to generate with a certain number of solar panels installed. The installer should share what type of panels, racks, and inverters will be used. As a consumer, you have many rights when it comes to purchasing a solar array. As a solar customer it is important to know your rights .

Contact the Village Administrator at (740) 698-6127 today for more information and open the handy Step-by-Step guide using the link in the left-hand column for more information!

Is solar energy right for my business?

Contact SOPEC today for a Free Solar Assessment.

Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), with support from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Office of Ohio, is offering free solar assessments for rural small businesses and agricultural producers across Ohio.

To apply for a free, on-site Solar Power Assessment for your business or farm operation, apply at https://www.sopec-oh.gov/ohio-solar-program. Once received, the SOPEC Programs Coordinator, Emily Bails, will reach out to you directly to capture important information about your solar energy goals, your business’ electricity usage, and the roof and/or ground space availability for a solar system.