Accept $80,000 state grant to automate solar energy permits
In Plain English
The city currently processes solar permits manually through its building department. The state offered the grant to help cities create online permit systems using platforms like SolarApp+. If approved, the city gets 2 years of funding to build the automated system and train staff and solar contractors.
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