Securing permission from local authorities to install solar panels can delay jobs and upend efficiencies. Software developers have helped, creating programs that (1) simplify permitting management on the installer side, and (2) streamline the permit grant process on the government office side.
Still, software is an ever-evolving entity. If you don’t have the time or desire to master the complexities of new programs, Enertech’s design services team can help.
EVER EVOLVING SOFTWARE FOR INSTALLERS
In the mid to late 2000s, programs that helped solar installers manage projects and generate proposals also began to feature permit management functions. As needs grew, the sophistication of these programs grew.
Today, a wide array of permit management software products helps installers to
- centralize permit-related documents,
- automate application processes,
- track permit statuses, and
- ensure compliance with local regulations.
Conduct an online search of “best solar permit software” to see what today’s users and experts have to say. Just keep your specific needs, technical acumen, and budget in mind as you review the options.
NEW PROCESSES FOR PERMIT-GRANTING OFFICES TOO
Various states including Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, and Arizona have developed statewide permitting tools that allow solar installers to electronically access required documents, submit applications, and track permit status. Some municipalities also have solar permitting portals.
To learn about solar permitting procedures in your area, check out:
- The websites of your state's energy office or department of energy
- Your state's solar programs or initiatives
- Your local building department
- Solar industry associations
- Online solar industry forums
- Solar equipment suppliers and distributors
NO TIME OR INTEREST IN MASTERING NEW SOFTWARE? ENTERTECH TO THE RESCUE.
Permitting software is a viable way to refine your business processes, but it can be complicated and expensive. Is there an easier way to secure permits so you can focus on completing more installations? Yes, thanks to Enertech solar design.
Enertech’s design services team stays on top of the permitting game and understands the complexities of permitting so you don’t have to. They can reduce your workload and instill confidence, especially given the industry’s changing landscape.
Based in Illinois, Enertech also specializes in helping installers who want to take advantage of Illinois’s Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). As an SREC processor, Enertech can take on the bureaucratic burden of managing SRECs that would otherwise fall on the installer.
SIMPLE, EFFICIENT, ACCCURATE – CONNECT WITH ENERTECH DESIGN SERVICES
The bottom line? Enertech’s solar design services team can simplify your permitting process, ensure accuracy, and save money. Enertech distributes solar across the Midwest. Reach out to us below, and we can chat!
