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Statewide: A cloudy outlook for solar

NPR Illinois · last updated

(Courtesy of StraightUp Solar)

Eric Schneider, director of business development for StraightUp Solar, said one of the challenges for installation companies are different electrical codes and permitting processes across municipalities. He said the widespread adoption of SolarAPP+ could help lower costs for installers and customers. Developed by the National Renewable Energy Lab, the online platform automates and standardizes the permitting processes for residential solar and energy storage.