Olympia receives award for solar campaign
The Journal of Olympia, Lacey, & Tumwater (JOLT)
Olympia, WA Makes Going Solar Easy for Residents
Olympia, the capital of Washington State, has placed an emphasis on providing its residents with information about how they can go solar.
- Created an online permitting checklist, increasing transparency for community members and solar installers
- Trained permitting and inspection staff on best practices for permitting and inspecting solar PV
- Confirmed a three-business day turnaround time for small rooftop solar PV
- Provided an online process for solar PV permit submission and approval
- Provided an online process for solar PV inspection scheduling
- Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development”>Reviewed local zoning codes and identified restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development
- Allowed accessory solar by-right in all major zones
- Installed solar PV at Olympia City Hall
- Posted an online solar map
- Supported a community-wide group purchase program
- Supported a community solar program
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