Legislation

Philadelphia Council Moves Forward with New Fee for Solar Panel Installations in City Buildings

Solar-powered city buildings could get pricier: a proposed new fee would slap developers with a $200 charge per installation, hitting big builders hardest but also affecting small community groups trying to go green.

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Council proposes requiring roof solar panel installations to be registered with the Fire Department.

Solar panel owners in Philly must now register their installations with the Fire Department, under a new law taking effect in neighborhoods today.

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Solar Panel Installation Fees Revised to Exclude Array and Inverter Costs in Philadelphia

Solar power goes green on red tape as city council eliminates costly permit fee add-ons for large-scale solar installations, a move expected to save thousands of dollars for homeowners and businesses going off-grid.

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