Investigate joining federal program to automate solar panel permit approvals
In Plain English
The city currently processes solar panel permits manually, which can take weeks or months. The federal Department of Energy offers a free online tool that automatically approves standard residential solar installations within minutes. If the city joins this program, homeowners could get solar permits much faster and cheaper.
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