- Efficient Permitting Process: SolarAPP+ automates the solar permitting process, significantly reducing the time spent on permit approvals and minimizing delays. This efficiency leads to fewer permitting-related delays, saving staff time and improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Standardization and Compliance: The platform ensures that solar projects meet local code requirements, enhancing safety while streamlining the permitting process. This standardization allows for consistency across different jurisdictions, making it easier for local governments to adapt to new technologies and codes.
- Cost Savings and Economic Development: SolarAPP+ is free for local governments to adopt, and its use has been linked to economic growth by promoting local job creation and reducing utility bills. It also helps support local government goals, such as transitioning to renewable energy sources.
- Integration and Expansion: The platform allows for easy integration with existing government software through its API, facilitating more accurate code compliance checks. This flexibility supports the expansion of SolarAPP+ across different states and communities.
- Environmental and Social Benefits: By facilitating the deployment of solar energy, SolarAPP+ contributes to the decarbonization of local grids and supports disadvantaged communities, aligning with broader climate goals.
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