Connecticut HB05036 streamlines residential solar permitting by allowing municipalities to use automated solar permitting platforms.
Connecticut HB05036 introduces streamlined permitting for residential solar energy systems. It allows municipalities to use either the smart solar permitting platform or an alternative automated solar permitting platform for applications. Municipalities must enable access to their chosen platform by January 1, 2029. The bill also mandates annual reporting from municipalities using alternative platforms starting July 1, 2029. The commissioner of administrative services will evaluate these platforms to ensure they meet state requirements.
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