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Texas legislature passes bill to expedite solar, energy storage permitting

The Texas House and Senate passed passed a bill that aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations. Unless vetoed by Gov. Abbott, the law will go into effect in September.

Colorado guts automated solar permitting bill

A state with some of the longest permitting timelines in the country shredded a bill that was intended to speed up and reduce costs for installing rooftop solar.

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Minnesota’s automated solar permitting bill stagnates as deadline approaches

With Minnesota’s permitting process hindering rooftop solar growth, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house.

Solar installers find Illinois a ‘nightmare to operate in’

Despite its many solar incentives, the Illinois solar market is challenged by red tape, arduous permitting processes and lack of standardization, according to a recent report.

Local Governments should digitize solar permitting for success

By adopting tools like SolarAPP+, cities, and counties can cut red tape, foster economic growth, and help their residents access clean, affordable energy—all without requiring new federal policies or complex legislative changes.

Texas Senate passes bill to expedite permits for home solar, battery systems

The bill aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations.

New York legislation aims to simplify residential solar permitting

The New York Senate and House bills require municipalities adopt automated permitting for residential solar installations.

Colorado’s push for a faster path to rooftop solar gains momentum

A bill for automated permits is gaining momentum in a state with some of the longest permitting timelines in the country.

OpenSolar now integrates SolarAPP+ to speed solar permitting

SolarAPP+, OpenSolar reports that the likelihood of projects passing inspection increases nearly 30% over traditionally permitted projects.

New Jersey bills proposed to expedite rooftop solar permitting

Local permit delays are estimated to lead to the cancellation of 22% of New Jersey rooftop solar projects.

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