Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Challenge Overview

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge • Challenge Overview • Identification of Key Stakeholders • Standardized Permitting Committee Tasks and Timeline • Proposed Permitting Solution • Next Steps • Comments • Adjourn

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Standardized Permitting Committee

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Source: U. S. DOE

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge

Broward and Partners Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Participating Cities Coconut Creek Dania Beach Davie Deerfield Beach Fort Lauderdale Hallandale Hillsboro Beach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Miramar North Lauderdale Oakland Park Pompano Beach Sunrise Tamarac Unincorporated Broward County Florida Solar Energy Center Florida Power and Light Broward County Public Schools Partners

Broward and Partners Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Committees Standardized Permitting Responsibilities include: • Coordinate standardized permitting solution • Coordinate Net metering/Interconnection Improvement Processes • Implement Go. SOLAR Online Application Financing Responsibilities include: • Through outreach committee, conduct financing workshop • Research funding options • Coordinate PACE Advocacy Outreach Responsibilities include: • Develop workshops supporting educational and outreach initiatives • Conduct financing workshop • Conduct HOA workshops Planning and Zoning Responsibilities include: • Identify restrictive provisions in existing municipal ordinances • Develop a model ordinance • Through outreach subcommittee, coordinate workshops with HOA Join a Committee! sunshot@broward. org

Broward and Partners Go SOLAR Contact Information Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Maribel Feliciano, Committee Leader Email: sunshot@broward. org Website: www. broward. org/gogreen/sunshot Facebook & You. Tube @ Broward Environment Twitter @ Broward. Env

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Identification of key stakeholders

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge • • • • Key Stakeholders Solar, roofing, and general contractors Building and Zoning Officials Permit Plan Reviewers Insurance companies Board of Rules and Appeals Fire Departments Solar PV Manufacturers and Distributors Solar Mounting Manufacturers Solar training institutions Trade associations Engineering Firms Florida Builders Groups Local utility companies

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Standardized Permitting Committee Tasks and Timeline

Broward and Partners Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Standardized Permitting Responsibilities include: • Coordinate standardized permitting solution • Research successful permitting models • Coordinate Net metering/Interconnection Improvement Processes and develop best practices • Implement Go. SOLAR Online Application • Provide training to all stakeholders

Go SOLAR Permitting Application Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Obtain approval fee structure March 2012 Develop net metering best practices Develop Online Application Front End April Timeline Agreement for mounting systems plan templates Complete electrical schematics & seek approval Complete & Test Online Application Coordinate training May June 2012

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Proposed Permitting Solution

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Request for Information Responses RFI NO: R 0992604 F 1 Broward County , Florida

Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Next Steps

Broward and Partners Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge Contact Information Maribel Feliciano, Committee Leader mfeliciano@broward. org Email: sunshot@broward. org Website: www. broward. org/gogreen/sunshot Facebook & You. Tube @ Broward Environment Twitter @ Broward. Env