1. Community Planning and Permitting for Solar Energy Efficiencies

2. U.S. Department of Energy Grant Broward County and 14 partner cities collaborating to make solar rooftop systems easier, faster and cheaper for residents and businesses What is Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge?

3. Permitting Collaboration Coconut Creek Dania Beach Davie Deerfield Beach Fort Lauderdale Hallandale Beach Hillsboro Beach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Miramar North Lauderdale Oakland Park Pompano Beach Sunrise Tamarac

4. Partnerships…Key to Success

5. Why did Broward take this Challenge? 1.Increase number of rooftop solar installations by reducing permitting costs 2.Promote an ePermit environment

6. Benefits of Go SOLAR 1.Utility company rebates up to $20,000 per system 2.Federal tax credit for up to 30% of residential system cost 3.Save on energy bill 4.Cleaner source of energy 5.Greenhouse gas reductions

7. Go SOLAR Target Areas 1.Financing options 2.Interconnection and net metering 3.Planning and Zoning 4.Permitting

8. Go SOLAR Planning Planning and Zoning Committee Draft zoning ordinance Interlocal agreement

9. Go SOLAR Online Permit System Save Time: Apply online 24/7 Save Money: Select pre-approved engineered designs – eliminate complicated plan review process One Fee: Pay standard permit fee online

10. Streamlined Permitting! Solar Contractor Engineer Designs System Apply in Person at City for Permit Building Department Review Zoning Department Review Review Comments/ Responses Process Go to City to Pay Fee and Obtain Permit Current process several weeks Solar Contractor Apply & Obtain Permit Online Proposed Process A Few Minutes

11. Go SOLAR Online Application System The page contains information on online permitting, the Go Solar Fest, Go SOLAR Broward Rooftop Solar Challenge, and partnership information. Broward County Go SOLAR Homepage

12. Go SOLAR Online Application System Broward County Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Website This system may be used to request permits for residential or low commercial properties that are governed by a participating municipality.

13. Go SOLAR Online Application System Broward County Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Website

14. Go SOLAR Online Application System Broward County Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Website

15. Go SOLAR Online Application System Broward County Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Website

16. Go SOLAR Program Monthly Committee Meetings Committees included Zoning, Permitting, Financing, and Outreach The monthly committee meetings were rotated around Broward County at different facilities such as JM Family and the U.S. Solar Institute where the companies were able to educate committee members on solar and their facilities.

17. Go SOLAR Program Go SOLAR Kiosk Solar contractor registering his company on the Go SOLAR Kiosk with the online permitting system Home screen of the Go SOLAR Kiosk which provides users with the option of applying for a Go SOLAR Permit and also educating themselves about solar energy.

18. Go SOLAR Program Go Solar Marketing Go SOLAR Tail Light Bus Ad Go SOLAR Brochure Go SOLAR CGTV Ad Go SOLAR Plasma Ad

19. Go SOLAR Program Go Solar Educational Campaign Go Solar Informational Postcards

20. Go SOLAR Program Go Solar Training Sessions Go Solar Building Officials Training Session

21. Go SOLAR Program Go SOLAR Training Sessions Go SOLAR Contractor Training Session

22. Go SOLAR Fest Broward County Go SOLAR Fest Homepage This page includes information about the first Go Solar Fest event, a letter from Broward County Mayor Jacobs, and a link to the agenda and presentations.

23. Go SOLAR Fest Marketing Go SOLAR Fest Tail Light Bus Ad Go SOLAR Fest Poster Go SOLAR Fest CGTV Ad Go SOLAR Fest Plasma TV Ad

24. Go SOLAR Fest KeShot Video Kiosk Go Solar Fest Attendees Share Vision

25. Go SOLAR Fest Exhibitors Broward County Transit Broward County Waste and Recycling Services Go Solar Online Permitting System

26. Go SOLAR Fest Speakers Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobs gives the opening remarks at the Go SOLAR Fest. Seated behind the Mayor are Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Ted Deutch’s Broward County Director, Theresa Breir. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz speaks at the Go SOLAR Fest. Congressman Ted Deutch Broward County Director, Theresa Breir, presents the Congressional Record at the Go SOLAR Fest. County Administrator Bertha Henry speaks about Broward County’s commitment to go green and advance renewable energy regionally. Broward County Commissioner Martin David Kiar summed up the day’s events with closing remarks. Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca opened the second day of the Go SOLAR Fest. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Director, Minh Le. Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness wrapped up the event highlighting the importance of bringing green jobs to the region.

27. Go SOLAR Program Examples of Go SOLAR Online Information Go SOLAR Broward 5 Step Permitting Application Video Go SOLAR Online Permitting System Applicant Training Video Go SOLAR Broward Permitting Interconnection Video Why Go Solar? Go SOLAR Streamlined Application Process Go SOLAR Know Your Solar Rights Go SOLAR Fest Friday Session 1 Go SOLAR Fest Friday Session 2 Go SOLAR Fest Friday Session 3 Go SOLAR Fest Friday Session 4 Go SOLAR Fest Saturday Session 1 Go SOLAR Fest Saturday Session 2 Installed Solar Projects

28. Lessons Learned Free is good Implementation of innovative solutions mined with time sinks Collaborative efforts vs. time – Keeping partners engaged – Tracking all aspects of the program Variety vs. efficiency

29. A Vision for Phase II

30. Rooftop Solar Challenge II Goals To build strong regional solar markets by rapidly deploying innovative, transformative, locally-generated solutions on a broad scale; To enable solar companies to more efficiently manage their labor, material and cash flows, and customer interactions by introducing process predictability and standardization at the local government level; and To increase affordability of residential and small-scale solar PV.

31. Rooftop Solar Challenge II Goals Additional Potential Partners Alachua County Orange County Miami-Dade Sarasota County Monroe County St. Lucie County

32. Benefits Become a “solar friendly” city Provide expedited permitting for your residents and businesses Ready to use online permitting system Educational information and training available for your residents and businesses Be part of a statewide initiative to advance solar

33. For more information: broward.org/gogreen/gosolar