Local codes issues related to photovoltaic systems

With wider utilization of photovoltaic (PV) applications, spurred by federal tax credits, state-funded and utility rebates, the local codes issues related to the installation of PV systems are becoming increasingly important. The Solar America Initiative's (SAI) Solar America Board of Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs) Project promotes development, implementation and dissemination of solar PV codes and standards in many different categories, and thereby enhances responsiveness, effectiveness and accessibility of codes and standards to U.S. stakeholders at all levels. The Solar ABCs project consists of four coordination panels, two implementation panels and four study panels. The Local Codes Study Panel investigates and deals with critical issues on local codes related to installation of PV systems, including permitting, fees, liability insurance, solar access, solar rights, ordinances, statutes, regulations and other related issues.