Hawaii SB701 requires government entities to implement an online permitting platform for solar energy systems by January 1, 2026.
Hawaii SB701 mandates that government entities in the state that issue building permits must implement an online automated permitting platform, such as SolarAPP+, by January 1, 2026. This platform processes and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time. The bill also requires these entities to adopt a self-certification process for solar systems that are not compatible with the online platform. The purpose is to reduce administrative barriers and expedite the deployment of renewable energy technologies.
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