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Eliminate solar permitting bottlenecks by delivering quick turnarounds for applications, plan reviews/approvals, and solar inspections.

The Accela Building SolarAPP+ add-on is a pre-built solution

Accela is committed to adapting our cloud-solutions to market trends. Accela has entered into partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to encourage widespread adoption of the Solar Automation Permit Processing (SolarAPP+) amongst Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). This page is a dedicated list of resources for Accela customers to learn more about the opportunities to unify the Civic Platform to SolarAPP+ to save staff time and offer instant solar permits.

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SolarAPP+ Introduction and Technical Demonstration

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Benefits

Unites with existing government software

Automates plan review, permit approval, and project tracking

Standardizes up to 90% of customary system plans

Provides inspection checklist and final sign-off after installation

“Pima County and the City of Tucson, Arizona believe that all cities, states, counties, and localities must act in the fight against climate change, for healthier futures for all their residents. We use SolarAPP+ as an immediate, affordable, necessary step toward changing our current systems to usher in a greener future,”

— Carla Blackwell, Pima County Director of Development Services

“The success of this partnerships shows automating clean energy technology permitting is not the way of the future it is here today. With projects being installed approximately 10 days faster, it is resulting in a win-win-win for local governments, homeowners, and contractors. We look forward to our continued partnership with Accela as more and more communities turn to SolarAPP+ to meet their permitting and clean energy objectives.”

— Dr. Jeffrey J. Cook, NREL's SolarAPP+ Project Lead

SolarAPP+ in the News

Featured Resources

NREL SolarAPP Resources

Explore resources from the SolarAPP+ team, including the latest permitting developments across the United States.

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Interested in learning more? Find out how Accela Building and SolarAPP+ can help you simplify the solar and permitting process.

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