Reduce fees for residential solar panel installation permits
In Plain English
The city currently charges homeowners a fee when they apply for permits to install solar panels on their houses. The council will discuss lowering this fee to encourage more residents to switch to solar energy. If approved, installing solar panels becomes cheaper for homeowners.
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