 Create conditions that support new and emerging green industries  Strengthen existing programs promoting technology development and transfer  Support employment opportunities in emerging green industries  Build a more cohesive regional identity in energy-related green business sectors  Protect local economies from climate change and energy shock  Improve the environment and quality of life PRINCIPLES

 Remove barriers, increase efficiencies and reduce costs  Help drive local PV market & bring to scale  Standardize & harmonize regional policies  Bring economic benefits to the region- business growth & quality job creation  Help cities meet climate action goals  Build a replicable model WIDESPREAD BENEFITS

 Costs from permit process inconsistencies contribute average of $.50/ watt or $2,500 for each residential PV installation (SunRun)  SunRun estimates contractor costs for inconsistent permits to be $500/residential installation. REDUCING SOFT COSTS

 Building & Permitting Officials (AHJs)  Sustainability Coordinators  Planners  Fire Safety Officials BOTTOM UP

 Discovery- research & inventory  Players  Resources - federal DOE Sunshot Initiative, state & local  Areas of Consistency  Guidelines  Adoption  Implementation & Costs STEPS & APPROACH

KEY AREAS OF CONSISTENCY Process areasTechnical Areas  Communication  Materials  Permit Review Process  Permit Fees  Education & Training  Structural Standards  Electrical Standards  Fire Standards  Signage Standards

 “It’s your classic case of red tape getting in the way of innovating and entrepreneurship.” - Danny Kennedy, co-founder & president of Sungevity  “Approximately 20% of submittal packages are poorly organized and may require hours doing redlines.” -EBGC Permitting Official LINKING GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY

THE PROCESS

 Pre-Qualified list of Contractors  Must earn the right  Good “track” record  Trained & certified  Reciprocal agreements EXPEDITED PERMITTING