City of Moab, UT
MOAB'S SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION HUB
Find the latest resources and information available for installing solar power and expanding the solar market in the City of Moab, whether you're a resident, business, installer or local government agency.
The City is well positioned for solar market growth due to a mix of renewable energy goals and supportive policies. Transitioning to 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 go solar.
Community Profile
Residential Solar Potential
Upgrade to LEADER plan to display your community's solar potential.Roadmap
The ASTI team has worked in close coordination with the City 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] Use a Standard Permit Application Form Specific to PV Systems(18)
General building permit used for all projects.
Consider adopting a standard application form specific to solar PV for qualifying projects <10kW.
[P2] Make Permit Application Form Available Online(176)
Building permit application form online, but not solar PV specific.
If solar permit application form is adopted (per P1), make the form available online.
[P3] Allow Electronic Submittal of Application Form(87)
No electronic submittal available.
Consider allowing for electronic (online or email) submittal of permit application package for qualifying solar projects under 10kW.
[P5] Post Permit and Inspection Process Information and Fee Schedules Online(80)
Comprehensive solar permit process information available online.
City currently at market best practice.
[P6] Streamline Permit Processing Time and Allow Expedited Process for Qualifying Projects(75)
Within 3 days residential; 6-15 days commercial.
Issue or deny permit within 3 business days of submittal for residential projects, and within 5 business days for commercial projects.
[P7] Base Residential Permit Fee on Actual Cost to Administer(85)
[P8] Base Commercial Permit Fee on Actual Cost to Administer(55)
[P9] Minimize Inspection Turnaround Time(147)
[P10] Offer Convenient Inspection Scheduling(94)
1 business day.
Provide a 2 hour appointment window or specify AM/PM, assuming contractor needs to be onsite. Provide update at least 1 hour prior to arrival so contractor is aware and prepared.
[P12 old] Inspection Requirements are Online(11)
Inspection process and requirements are available online.
City currently at market best practice.
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[Z4] Incorporate Solar Priorities into Comprehensive or Energy Action Plans(66)
No existing solar-friendly standards for new construction.
As part of General Plan update, consider adoption of solar-specific language, such as standards for new construction and solar access. Find examples and model language associated with this objective by clicking on the "Take Action" link.
[Z5] Update Zoning Standards and Review for Solar Installations(92)
No zoning ordinances that specifically address solar.
Consider adoption of zoning codes that have solar specific guidance and adoption of solar friendly design review standards. Find examples and model language associated with this objective by clicking on the "Take Action" link.
[Z7] Limit Impact of Restrictive Private Covenants(81)
No restrictive ordinances creating a barrier to solar.
City currently at market best practice.
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[F5a] Explore Implementation of Local PACE Financing Pilot Program (73)
PACE financing programs valid in the state, but not available to City property owners.
Establish a working group to evaluate the potential of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program to incent solar installations in your City based on national examples by local municipalities.
[F6] Encourage Local Financial Stakeholders to Establish New Solar Loan Programs(63)
City does not publicize any solar financing programs.
Explore solar financing options and resources available to property owners in your City and provide information online and via marketing materials to increase visibility and understanding of local financing options by residents, businesses, industry stakeholders and installers.
[F7] Promote Availability of Existing Solar Finance Options and Evaluation Tools(38)
City offers tools to evaluate solar potential through local non-profit organization.
City currently at market best practice.
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[M1] Support Aggregate Procurement Program for Residential Sector(40)
City supporting implementation of the "Solarize" residential group purchase model.
City currently at market best practice. Continue supporting subsequent rounds of the "Solarize" group purchase program across the City to help decrease prices and stimulate local market development.
[M7] Publicize Solar Workforce Development Resources and Industry Training Tools(21)
No events or online resources.
Provide online access to regional and statewide solar standards and best practices as a resource to the installer community and organize an outreach and/or training event in order to generate awareness and strengthen the local solar industry. Find supporting resources for this objective by clicking on the "Take Action" link.
[M8] Provide Solar Educational Resources to Constituents(77)
Educational resources available online via City website.
City currently at market best practice. Continue supporting local solar industry by disseminating information and providing meeting space for community meetings and events.
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