Hawaii HB1984 simplifies permitting for solar energy projects by allowing self-certification and using offline field reports.

Hawaii HB1984 aims to reduce administrative barriers for solar energy projects by requiring government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems. This process allows licensed design professionals to conduct permit reviews and inspections using commercially available software, streamlining the permitting process. Additionally, the bill permits the use of offline field reports for inspections, which use photos and videos taken on-site.

Hawaii HB1984 simplifies permitting for solar energy projects by allowing self-certification and using offline field reports.

Hawaii HB1984 aims to reduce administrative barriers for solar energy projects by requiring government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems. This process allows licensed design professionals to conduct permit reviews and inspections using commercially available software, streamlining the permitting process. Additionally, the bill permits the use of offline field reports for inspections, which use photos and videos taken on-site.