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Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge
What is Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge?• U.S. Department of Energy Grant• Broward County and 14 partner cities
collaborating to make solar rooftop system installation easier, faster and cheaper for residents and businesses
Grant Objective
• To make solar energy more accessible and affordable to the public
• To make the process of going solar simpler, faster and more cost effective for residents and small business owners
Committees1. Outreach – develop and implement a community-wide education
and outreach campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of renewable energy and promote the installation of rooftop PV systems among residents and small business
2. Financing – Investigate potential financing options for the installation of rooftop PV systems in residential and small commercial structures
3. Planning and Zoning – Identify restrictive zoning ordinances and develop best practices for more favorable zoning provisions
4. Standardized Permitting – create a streamlined solar permitting process for all participating agencies and departments throughout Broward County.
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge
Standardized Permitting• According to DOE, permitting can be as much as 20% of the total cost
of PV solar installation • A streamlined permitting process enables solar companies to more
efficiently manage their labor, materials, and cash flow resulting in significant cost reductions and lower prices for consumers
• An on-line permitting system for PV solar installations:– Saves Time: Apply online 24/7– Saves Money: Select pre-approved engineered design plans– Provides a standard permit fee: Everyone pays one standard fee
online– Is hassle free: Obtain a permit electronically in minutes
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Online Permitting System• Estimated launch date: End of October• Permitting system to be used by solar contractors
applying for solar PV rooftop installation systems • Permitting system to be used by partner cities to
process and track permit and inspections• Permit is issued at the end of application process• Inspections can be requested online once permit is
issued
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Broward and PartnersGo SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Welcome Page
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Registration
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge New Permit
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Terms of Use
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengeProperty Information
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengeProperty Owner Information
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengeProject Information
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Roof Structure Type
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengePre-approved System & Plans
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge
Permit Application Summary
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengePermit Application Summary
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Application Payment
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengePayment Confirmation
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengeView & Print Documents
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Review Permit
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Permit Detail
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Permit Detail
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Permit Document
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengeNext Step: Request Inspection
From the permit detail page:
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Permit Inspection
Go SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar ChallengePermit Inspection Requested
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What happens next?After a permit is issued:• Applicant completes and submits an “Application for
Interconnection” under FPL’s their Net Metering Program• Applicant requests all inspections using the online
permitting system• The city’s Building Department receives notification that a
permit was issued
Once all requested inspections are completed:• Applicant follows up with FPL for interconnection• E-mail notification is sent to FPL and the appropriate fire
marshal
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Permitting SystemQuestions?
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Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Tentative Training Schedule
• Tuesday, October 16th for building officials and partner cities staff
• Wednesday, October 31st for Applicants (solar contractors)
Broward and PartnersGo SOLARBroward Rooftop Solar Challenge Contact Information
Maribel Feliciano, Permitting Committee Team [email protected]
Email: [email protected]: www.broward.org/gogreen/gosolar Facebook & YouTube @ Broward Environment
Twitter @ BrowardEnv
