Hawaii SB588 streamlines permitting for solar energy projects by allowing self-certification and exempting them from FEMA flood zone requirements.
Hawaii SB588 aims to reduce administrative barriers for solar energy projects by implementing self-certification for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems. This process allows licensed professionals to conduct permit reviews and inspections using commercially available software, expediting the permitting process. Additionally, the bill exempts these solar projects from Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements, provided they comply with all applicable codes and laws and are properly installed on existing structures.
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