Go Solar Florida Status Update

Overview For Today The Go SOLAR Florida Status Grant Progress - Context The Way Forward

Go SOLAR Florida Status Where we were (Sept when we were awarded the grant) Why we pivoted Where we are now (Jan. 29, 2015) Where we go from here

Go SOLAR Florida Status (cont.) Why we pivoted Not scalable Limited # of plans lead to too few choices No one had used it Does not allow for flexibility Technology changes too fast Electrical code is changing One size does not fit all

Go SOLAR Florida Status (cont.) Where we started (Sept when we were awarded the grant) Why we pivoted Where we are now (Jan. 29, 2015) Where we go from here

The Context Go Solar Florida 1.The Florida Solar Permitting System a.Plans Creation b.Permitting c.Future Expectations 2.Planning and Zoning Best Practices 3.Outreach and Education 4.Solar Financing Action Plan (active statewide effort)

GoSolarflorida.org The Florida Solar Permitting System Plans Creation

System Design and Plans Generation Electronic PV Design Manual (e-PVDM) Prepare a complete set of plans ready for permitting with minimal user inputs Develop a simple, easy to use interface Standardize the plans set for review, installation, inspection, and maintenance Built-in flexibility to remains current and not subject to limitations of pre-engineered plans

Resources National Electrical Code (NEC 2011) ASCE 7 – 10 Florida Building Code – Partners, Orange, Alachua, Miami-Dade, Broward Solar ABCS Expedited Permitting Solar ABCS Solar Reference Map FIU – International Hurricane Research Center Current and Previous SunShot Projects – Solar Nexus, Centecorp, TIAX, etc

Plans Approval Building officials issue permits based on documents endorsed by an approval authority Approval paths include – A licensed Engineer or Architect – An approved test lab or product evaluation entity – Adoption by the Florida Building Code – A Master Design Manual: F.S (9)(b)

Plans Approval Options Engineer or Architect sealed plans – Currently the most common path for applicants Product approval – High up-front cost, limited in scope, and ‘static’ Building Code reference – Can be a lengthy process Master Design Manual – Most viable option for and expedited process

Florida Statutes Master Design Manual defined by FL Statutes A restrictive design manual intended to be used for design, permitting, and construction Must be prepared by a licensed professional Must be peer reviewed Requires training for the users Florida Solar Energy Center Charged with Developing Standards for Solar Equipment

Program Sustainability Florida Statute charges the Center to develop standards for solar energy systems The e-PVDM can be developed as a recognized standard for Florida The standard and the e-PVDM can be maintained and updated with relative ease The standard can serve as a model for jurisdictions in other states

The Florida Solar Permitting System Permitting

Orange County FastTrack Online Application

LDMS System Property Validation

LDMS System People Validation

LDMS System Permit Issuance

LDMS System Permit Inspection and Completion

The Florida Solar Permitting System Permitting

Boris Sursky LEED AP BD+C Roofing Plans Processor Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources Miami-Dade County miamidade.gov miamidade.gov

Florida Building Codes FBC - FBC Building FBC Existing Building Code FBC Residential High Velocity Hurricane Zone HVHZ HVHZ Test Protocols - FBC Electrical - National Electrical Code NEC 2011 Article 690 Building Codes & Standards considered by Authority's Having Jurisdiction when permitting PV

Building Codes & Standards considered by Authority's Having Jurisdiction when permitting PV International Fire Code IFC ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures - Chapter 26 Wind Loads General Requirements - Chapter 31 Wind Loads Components & Cladding Florida Solar Energy Center FSEC PV system certification - Mandated by Florida Legislature Underwriters Laboratory UL - Electrical component certification - Module ratings

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The Florida Solar Permitting System Future Expectations

Context: Beyond Permitting The Florida Solar Permitting System includes a suite of web-based market incentive tools including:  Planning and Zoning Best Practices  Outreach/Marketing  Solar Financing Options

Planning and Zoning s/Pages/PlanningZoning.aspx

Planning and Zoning Best Management Practices  Review literature and previous research studies.  Assess how well existing zoning ordinances accommodate and encourage solar technology into existing construction and building plans.  Raise public awareness of solar technologies and rooftop photovoltaic systems.

Planning and Zoning Best Management Practices (cont’d)  Develop methods to promote solar rights.  Identify ways to re-assess how well existing zoning ordinances accommodate and encourage improvements to future developments in solar technology.

Planning and Zoning Model Zoning Ordinance (cont’d)  Define rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar system as permitted accessory use in all zoning categories;  Define height of rooftop PV solar system separately from other height requirements;  Address design standards (including historic designation and special zoning districts); and,  Address removal/relocation of trees.

Planning and Zoning Model Zoning Ordinance (cont’d)  Acknowledge that issuance of a permit does not eliminate additional regulations or requirements related to a homeowner or condominium association or other restrictive covenants;  Acknowledge that issuance of a permit does not create a right to remain free of shadows and/or obstructions caused by development on adjoining property or growth of trees; and,  Require proper maintenance of the PV system.

Planning and Zoning Model Zoning Ordinance Deadline for adoption of solar-friendly zoning ordinance and amendments -- March 31, 2015  Broward County – June 26, 2012  Alachua County – September 23, 2014  Orange County – expected end of March  Miami-Dade reviewed the model zoning ordinance and concluded that the Miami-Dade zoning code does not need to be amended

Outreach and Marketing Marketing Website

Financing Options Financing Options Tab

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 1 Develop governance structure Status Minutes of the kick-off meeting Go SOLAR-Florida Charter documenting key players, and other administrative elements of the governance structure Executed inter-county interlocal agreements 4 of 6 complete, St. Lucie County and the City of Venice withdrew Executed partner agreements with FSEC and FAU 1 of 2 complete, FAU withdrew

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 2 Integrate new BC cities into Go Solar Broward Status Executed county-city interlocal agreements 5 of 9 complete Updated video of training webinar posted to gosolar gosolar Deferred New partner cities will be operational on Deferred

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 3 Refine & replicate Go Solar Broward with Partners Status Weblink to the implemented FSEC online electronic plans storehouse Weblink exists to demo (due ) Design plans for, or weblinks to each partner county’s ePermit solution Weblinks for each partner exist, but are not linked to gosolarflorida.org because it is not live Completion of FSEC training in the use of their online electronic storehouse, documented by a video of a live webinar training posted online Will be scheduled upon completion of permit system

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 4 Revise Planning & Zoning BMPs Status An inter-county Planning and Zoning Best Management Practices and model zoning ordinance Formal adoption of the zoning ordinance language by all permitting jurisdictions Targeted to be complete by

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 5 Enhance Financing Options Status Weblink to the Florida Solar Financing Action Plan posted online Weblink to recommended proclamation language supporting Action Plan posted online Web link to all executed proclamations from all partner counties in support of Action Plan posted online Targeted to be complete by

Grant Progress Measured Against the SOPO Report Card Task 6 Outreach Campaign Status Go SOLAR Florida Marketing Plan Conduct at least four workshops on solar rights Conduct one workshop between partner county power companies to promote collaboration on consistent, statewide net metering and interconnection standards Complete the Second Annual Go SOLAR & Renewable Energy Fest

Bridging the Gap Incomplete TasksHow they will be addressed Task 2 Integrate new BC cities into Go Solar Broward 2.1 Executed county-city interlocal agreements Once the new Go SOLAR Florida permitting system is live, we will go back to the cities. The new system will be easier and they will see the value and want to be part of it. 2.2 Updated video of training webinar posted to This will be accomplished in Task 3.3 below. 2.3 New partner cities will be operational on New partner cities will be operational on Task 3 Refine & replicate Go Solar Broward with Partners 3.1 Weblink to the implemented FSEC online electronic plans storehouse Projected to go live Qtr Design plans for or weblinks to each partner county’s ePermit solution Will be completed as project goes live 3.3 Completion of FSEC training in the use of their online electronic plans storehouse, documented by a video of a live webinar training posted online and instructions for the use of the storehouse New proposed deadline: Qtr 3, 2015

Overall Report Cards As of Today Task #Status Overall79% Projected as of Task #Status Overall86%

Go SOLAR Florida Industry Advisory Council Recognized need for industry input as we develop plans system Formed with industry leaders from around the state Already met twice Enthusiastic response to assist us to create plans system that meets their needs

The Way Forward (cont.) Go DOE gives us the Go to move forward for Budget Period Two Complete the permitting/plans system Go live Develop a Functional Financial tool

The Way Forward (cont.) Fine-tune the plans system More plans entered into system More permits issued utilizing our system Contractors are impressed Building officials embrace consistent format of plans We entice lost sheep back in the fold

The Way Forward (cont.) Continue to work with partners to make permitting more standardized over the various jurisdictions. Work with Partners/Plans Team and the State to get an approved Master File System in place for the plans system. Work with partners to facilitate handoff of Go Solar Florida Website to FSEC.

Budget Period Two SOPO Task 7: Standardize solar permitting within each county – Subtask 7.1: Train partners and contractors to use system – Subtask 7.2: Monitor & evaluate, refine – Deliverable: Web links to all ePermit solutions implemented within all partner counties. (Q9)

Budget Period Two SOPO Task 8: Marketing & Outreach 1.Conduct at least two workshops on solar rights – Q10 2.Seek audience with the Florida Public Service Commission to presents results of Go-SOLAR Florida – Q10 3.Conduct one state-wide financial options workshop – Q10 4.Post all marketing and outreach materials online – Q10 5.Report on success of Go SOLAR-Florida Marketing Plan, including the estimated total number of customer touch points – Q10 6.The 3rd Annual Go SOLAR Fest will be conducted within a partner location, to include a qualitative/quantitative analysis of how Go SOLAR-Florida has impacted the solar market in participating jurisdications, and plans for the future. Impact metrics similar to Task 6– Q10

Budget Period Two SOPO Task 9 Project Management and Reporting – Market Maturity Indicators will be collected – Reports and deliverables will be provided to DOE with the Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist. (Q days)

Key Takeaways Team has made solid progress on grant commitments Go Solar Florida team is strongly committed to this project SunShot grant a unique catalyst for solar in Florida