Simplifying Solar Permitting: An Intro to SolarApp+

Municipal leaders & staff: Learn how to ease workload, standardize permit reviews & increase inspection improval rates for residential solar

Introducing SolarApp+, a free, easy-to-implement program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL). Patrick Hayakawa from SolarAPP Foundation will demonstrate the program's online platform and discuss the experience of using SolarApp+ from the perspective of building officials, solar installers, and residents. Mike Hagan from the NH Building Officials Association will also join us to share his thoughts on why SolarApp+ and other avenues for simplifying solar permitting could be practical and beneficial for NH communities.

SPEAKERS:

• Mike Hagan, MCP, CFM, CBO, City of Keene and NH Building Officials Association

• Patrick Hayakawa, MPA, SolarAPP Foundation