Permit Power produces and resources research that examines the red tape driving up the cost of rooftop solar and home batteries, illustrates these barriers, and quantifies the benefits of slashing red tape.
As Cheap as Our Peers: How cutting red tape can lower the cost of rooftop solar and offset rising utility bills
Cheap rooftop solar has enormous potential to save Americans money on their utility bills. Because of layers of bureaucratic red tape and soft costs, rooftop solar and batteries are unnecessarily expensive. And on top of that, OBBBA ends money-saving tax credits.
With relatively simple and no-cost state-level policies, we can make rooftop solar a lot cheaper and more accessible.
Bureaucracy and red tape are unnecessarily making solar inaccessible to American families. Nearly 20 million more families would get solar by 2040 if we could reduce costs by eliminating red tape.
Maryland's ambitious clean energy goals depend heavily on the rapid deployment of residential rooftop solar and battery storage. This expansion is critical for meeting state climate targets and for providing significant financial relief to Maryland households facing sharply rising electricity costs.
As Cheap as Our Peers: How cutting red tape can lower the cost of rooftop solar and offset rising utility bills
Cheap rooftop solar has enormous potential to save Americans money on their utility bills. Because of layers of bureaucratic red tape and soft costs, rooftop solar and batteries are unnecessarily expensive. And on top of that, OBBBA ends money-saving tax credits.
With relatively simple and no-cost state-level policies, we can make rooftop solar a lot cheaper and more accessible.
Bureaucracy and red tape are unnecessarily making solar inaccessible to American families. Nearly 20 million more families would get solar by 2040 if we could reduce costs by eliminating red tape.
A 21st-Century Permitting Regime for Rooftop Solar and Home Batteries in Virginia
Between rising home energy consumption and the growth of data centers across the state, Virginia’s demand for electricity is threatening to outpace a consistent and affordable supply. As Virginia’s energy needs increase, solar and battery systems in homes are going to be ever more valuable for reducing grid strain and improving energy affordability, resiliency and reliability, while protecting our environment. By reducing peak demand and creating a much-needed local energy supply, residential solar and storage technologies are a cost-effective part of a community-oriented grid modernization effort. Many local governments across the country are not set up to efficiently enable this solution, however, and governments in Virginia are no exception. Antiquated steps required at the local level to obtain approval to begin installation add costs to home solar and energy storage systems and increase administrative costs for governments.
Automated Permitting Leads to More Rooftop Solar in Tucson and Pima County
Automated permitting in Tucson and Pima County has made rooftop solar installations faster and cheaper, saving costs for consumers and local governments. In the two years after Pima County and Tucson switched to automated permitting using SolarAPP+, home solar installations increased at double the rate of the rest of the state. Since SolarAPP+ was first implemented in 2020, over 240 jurisdictions have signed up for SolarAPP+ with more signing up every month.
Maryland's ambitious clean energy goals depend heavily on the rapid deployment of residential rooftop solar and battery storage. This expansion is critical for meeting state climate targets and for providing significant financial relief to Maryland households facing sharply rising electricity costs.
As Cheap as Our Peers: How cutting red tape can lower the cost of rooftop solar and offset rising utility bills
Cheap rooftop solar has enormous potential to save Americans money on their utility bills. Because of layers of bureaucratic red tape and soft costs, rooftop solar and batteries are unnecessarily expensive. And on top of that, OBBBA ends money-saving tax credits.
With relatively simple and no-cost state-level policies, we can make rooftop solar a lot cheaper and more accessible.
Bureaucracy and red tape are unnecessarily making solar inaccessible to American families. Nearly 20 million more families would get solar by 2040 if we could reduce costs by eliminating red tape.
A 21st-Century Permitting Regime for Rooftop Solar and Home Batteries in Virginia
Between rising home energy consumption and the growth of data centers across the state, Virginia’s demand for electricity is threatening to outpace a consistent and affordable supply. As Virginia’s energy needs increase, solar and battery systems in homes are going to be ever more valuable for reducing grid strain and improving energy affordability, resiliency and reliability, while protecting our environment. By reducing peak demand and creating a much-needed local energy supply, residential solar and storage technologies are a cost-effective part of a community-oriented grid modernization effort. Many local governments across the country are not set up to efficiently enable this solution, however, and governments in Virginia are no exception. Antiquated steps required at the local level to obtain approval to begin installation add costs to home solar and energy storage systems and increase administrative costs for governments.
Removing Permitting Barriers to Home Energy Production in Colorado
Installing residential solar and battery systems is a key step in the clean energy transition, one
that’s critical to reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the home and promoting energy independence.
Many local governments in Colorado, however, create unnecessary hurdles to solar adoption by
employing inefficient, outdated, and burdensome methods for permitting. These obstacles lead to
uncertain timelines, delays, and increased expenses for homeowners looking to go solar, as well as
increased costs for local governments.
Removing Permitting Barriers to Home Energy Production in Arizona
Installing residential solar and battery systems is a key way to help Arizona families save money on
record-high electricity bills while also creating a more resilient electrical grid and promoting energy
independence.
Automated Permitting Leads to More Rooftop Solar in Tucson and Pima County
Automated permitting in Tucson and Pima County has made rooftop solar installations faster and cheaper, saving costs for consumers and local governments. In the two years after Pima County and Tucson switched to automated permitting using SolarAPP+, home solar installations increased at double the rate of the rest of the state. Since SolarAPP+ was first implemented in 2020, over 240 jurisdictions have signed up for SolarAPP+ with more signing up every month.
