Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems.
It became law on Apr 13, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
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- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Apr 13, 2026
What it does
Smart Solar Permitting Platform established; residential solar energy systems; work group; report. Creates the Smart Solar Permitting Platform (the Platform) to serve as a tool for (i) contractors to obtain permits for the construction of streamline-eligible residential solar energy systems and (ii) localities to process applications for such permits. The bill requires the Department of Energy to establish, launch, and administer the Platform by July 1, 2027, as an internet-based platform that automates plan review and instantly releases a permit or a permit revision to construct certain residential solar energy systems that comply with any applicable building codes and state laws. The bill…
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This bill passed and is now law.
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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Virginia.