City of Kingsburg, CA
CITY OF KINGSBURG'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 Kingsburg, 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.
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Residential Solar Potential
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The ASTI team has worked in close coordination with the City of Kingsburg 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)
Solar permit application form not available online
Make the form available online in an easily accessible location.
[P3] Allow Electronic Submittal of Application Form(87)
[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 not available.
Post information on the solar permitting and inspection process online in an easily accessible location. This should include the process steps, timelines, fees, point of contact, and any other pertinent information.
[P6] Streamline Permit Processing Time and Allow Expedited Process for Qualifying Projects(75)
Permit process time >3 days; no expedited process for qualifying projects.
Consider an expedited or over-the-counter permit (OTC) approval process for qualifying PV projects using a standard application form (see goal P1). For all projects, issue or deny permit within 3 business days of submittal for residential and within 5 business days for commercial.
[P9] Minimize Inspection Turnaround Time(147)
[P10] Offer Convenient Inspection Scheduling(94)
Inspection window is >2 hours.
Provide an appointment window of 2 hours or less if possible. Provide real time updates prior to arrival so contractor is aware and prepared
[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
City currently at best practice.
[P13-CA] (AB2188 Mandate) Allow a Structural Exemption for Qualifying Systems(26)
Information is unknown at this time
For qualifying residential systems meeting certain criteria, allow an exemption from structural analysis or structural PE stamp requirements.
[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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[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.
[M6] Explore Installing Solar at Municipal Facilities, Including Landfill and Water Treatment Facilities(62)
No such programs known to exist.
Establish a working group to identify solar feasibility at municipal facilities, including landfill and water treatment sites.
[M8] Provide Solar Educational Resources to Constituents(77)
Limited awareness of these resources locally
Help promote the availability of online tools and resources for the residential, commercial, and municipal solar markets through existing networks.
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