Local Permitting Makes a Bigger Difference as Solar Gets Cheap

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Going solar keeps getting cheaper, but most of the cost savings have come from less expensive solar panels.* “Soft costs,” like permitting and inspections, are a rising share of the cost of a solar installation.* Several years ago, these permits could increase the cost of a residential solar project (then around $8.00 per Watt) by 5-10% , highlight

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