- SolarAPP+ is a free online platform developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to streamline and automate the permitting process for residential solar energy systems. SolarAPP+ standardizes plan reviews and compliance checks, allowing for faster approval of permits, reducing administrative burdens for local governments, and expediting solar adoption.
- The program will provide grants to permitting units of government that may be used for costs associated with adopting and implementing SolarAPP+, as well as costs associated with updating residential electrical and other codes, if needed to meet SolarAPP+ requirements. These grants are funded by congressionally approved and lawfully awarded funds from the U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All program.
SolarAPP+ Adoption Support
Lower the Cost and Time Needed to Reach Residential Solar Permitting Decisions
Program Overview
Funding & Eligibility
- The program will allocate $300,000 per year for five years, for a total of $1.5 million, to provide grants to approximately 10-15 communities annually. Each grant will provide up to $30,000 to local governments to support staff education, community outreach, and SolarAPP+ implementation.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed. Stay tuned for updates on the next round of funding opportunities, and check back here regularly for the latest information. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to receive important announcements about SolarAPP+ directly in your inbox.
Additional Resources
On December 20, 2024, the Illinois Climate Bank hosted its Municipal Working Group. Materials from the webinar can be found below: