City of Beverly Hills, CA
CITY OF BEVERLY HILL'S SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION HUB
Find the latest resources and information available for installing renewable power and expanding the distributed generation market in the City of Beverly Hills , whether you're a resident, business, installer or local government agency.
The City is well-positioned for renewable market growth due to a mix of renewable energy goals and supportive policies. Transitioning to renewable energy like photovoltaic solar power not only provides environmental benefits like enhanced air quality, but it also delivers a host of economic benefits from green job creation to market development. Below, there is a direct link to the City's interactive policy roadmap designed to increase local solar installations by making it easier and more cost-effective to implement the world's most rapidly expanding distributed energy source.
Community Profile
Residential Solar Potential
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The ASTI team has worked in close coordination with the City of Beverly Hills to develop a customized, interactive solar roadmap containing guidance on how to transform the local solar market. Each recommendation in the roadmap is supported with relevant reports, case studies, examples, and templates to support local and regional implementation efforts.
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Permitting Process[P1-CA] (AB2188 Mandate) Use Standard Permit Application Materials Specific to PV Systems(32)
City has adopted a standard permit application specific to PV.
[P2] Make Permit Application Form Available Online(176)
[P3] Allow Electronic Submittal of Application Form(87)
Electronic submittal of application form available
City currently at market best practice - electronic submittal available.
[P4] Require only 1 Permit Application Submittal(164)
One submittal for residential projects and two submittals for commercial projects
City currently at best practice.
[P5-CA] Post Permit and Inspection Process Information and Fee Schedule Online(40)
Permit and inspection process information and fee schedules are online
City currently at best practice.
[P6] Streamline Permit Processing Time and Allow Expedited Process for Qualifying Projects(75)
Within 3-5 business days where no fire inspection is required; OTC review available for residential.
City currently at best practice.
[P9] Minimize Inspection Turnaround Time(147)
[P10] Offer Convenient Inspection Scheduling(94)
2 hour appointment window
City currently at market best practice - two hour appointment window given for inspection.
[P11] Require only 1 Inspection Visit(82)
[P12-CA] (AB2188 Mandate) Adopt an Inspection Checklist(13)
A standard inspection checklist for PV systems is not currently used
Utilize a standard inspection checklist for PV systems. The checklist serves as a guide for inspectors and installers containing points of emphasis and common issues.
[P13-CA] (AB2188 Mandate) Allow a Structural Exemption for Qualifying Systems(26)
Approval from structural engineer not required for residential systems.
City currently at best practice.
[P14-CA] Understand New California Solar-Specific Building, Electrical, and Fire Codes (Title 24)(55)
Building department has adopted most recent solar standards
City currently at best practice.
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[Z4-CA] Incorporate Solar Priorities into Comprehensive, Energy or Climate Action Plans(45)
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[M1] Support Aggregate Procurement Program for Residential Sector(40)
No such programs known to exist locally
Support the creation of a working group of community leaders and funding providers. This group would evaluate options and determine the most viable approach for aggregating residential solar based on best practices to date.
[M3] Explore Implementation of Collaborative Procurement Program for Municipal Facilities and Schools(38)
No such programs known to exist.
Establish a working group of local governments to leverage their solar purchasing power by aggregating facilities for solar evaluation and procurement to reduce energy costs while demonstrating community leadership.
[M6] Explore Installing Solar at Municipal Facilities, Including Landfill and Water Treatment Facilities(62)
City has established solar at the Civic Center and other city buildings.
City at best practice.
[M8] Provide Solar Educational Resources to Constituents(77)
Solar education resources available online.
Further help promote the availability of online tools and resources for the residential, commercial, and municipal solar markets through existing networks.
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