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City of Modesto, CA
MODESTO'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 Modesto, whether you're a resident, business, installer or local government agency.
The City is situated in an excellent area for solar due its above average solar energy resource. 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".
Modesto is a part of the San Joaquin Valley region.
Community Profile
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Residential Solar Potential
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The SSTI 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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[P2] Make Permit Application Form Available Online(176)
Permit application form online
City currently at best practice- permit form available online at http://www.modestogov.com/forms/pdf/bds_permit-app.pdf
[P4] Require only 1 Permit Application Submittal(164)
[P5] Post Permit and Inspection Process Information and Fee Schedules Online(80)
Comprehensive process information online
City currently at best practice- process information available online at http://www.modestogov.com/development/permits/general.asp
[P6] Streamline Permit Processing Time and Allow Expedited Process for Qualifying Projects(75)
2-5 business days residential, 5-10 business days commercial. OTC review available for residential p
City currently at best practice for residential permits. Consider any options for reducing commercial permit review and approval to be within 5 business days.
[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)
[P11] Require only 1 Inspection Visit(82)
2 inspections
1 permit inspection for residential projects.
City currently at best practice for residential projects.
[P14] Understand New Solar-Specific Building, Electrical, and Fire Codes(82)
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2 of 3 Goals Achieved |
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[Z4] Incorporate Solar Priorities into Comprehensive or Energy Action Plans(66)
Solar development not directly addressed in General Plan.
Include solar development goals in long term planning documents.
[Z5] Update Zoning Standards and Review for Solar Installations(92)
Solar-friendly zoning ordinances and regulations
City currently at best practice- recent update to zoning code protects solar access.
[Z7] Limit Impact of Restrictive Private Covenants(81)
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2 of 2 Goals In Progress |
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[F6] Encourage Local Financial Stakeholders to Establish New Solar Loan Programs(63)
Not aware of nor publicizes any solar PV loan/finance progra
Brad looking into the progress on the city's PACE program adoption.
Encourage local financial institutions to establish loan programs for solar energy systems.
[F7] Promote Availability of Existing Solar Finance Options and Evaluation Tools(38)
Not aware of nor publicizes any other solar PV finance progr
Brad looking into the progress on the city's PACE program adoption.
Publicize the availability of local solar finance options and solar evaluation tools for potential buyers. This can be done via webinars, marketing materials, or by providing links and information online.
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1 of 2 Goals In Progress |
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[M7] Publicize Solar Workforce Development Resources and Industry Training Tools(21)
No event or online resources
Provide online access to training programs and resources for the installer community and potential workforce and organize an outreach and/or training event in order to generate awareness and understanding.
[M8] Provide Solar Educational Resources to Constituents(77)
No event or online resources
Help promote the availability of online tools and resources for the residential, commercial, and municipal solar markets through existing networks.