Pico Rivera is celebrating a major sustainability achievement! The City has achieved Gold Designation for the national SolSmart program, a free technical assistance and solar readiness initiative. This honor recognizes Pico Rivera’s leadership in improving access to affordable solar energy at the local level – making it the first city in California’s Gateway Cities region to earn SolSmart designation!
Pico Rivera’s journey toward this national recognition has been driven by years of environmental leadership and community commitment. Key initiatives that propelled Pico Rivera to this milestone include:
» Launching the Power Choice Program through PRIME, giving residents access to solar energy systems and backup battery storage with no upfront costs or credit checks. Participants are now saving on energy bills and gaining emergency backup power at home.
» Streamlining Solar Permitting Processes by adopting automated permitting solutions to make installing solar systems faster, easier, and less costly for residents and businesses.
» Improving Public Access to Solar Information by updating the City website and participating in extensive solar readiness training.
This milestone would not have been possible without the collaboration and hard work of all City departments. Together, City staff is building a greener, more resilient future for Pico Rivera.
Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to lead the way in clean energy innovation!
For more information visit the City’s designation page at https://solsmart.org/designee/pico-rivera.
