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CA AB1132
Bill
Status
10/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Damon Connolly
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AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of California's solar energy system permit fee limits from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2034.
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Maintains existing cap on residential solar permit fees: $450 plus $15 per kilowatt for photovoltaic systems above 15kW, and $450 plus $15 per kilowatt thermal for thermal systems above 10kWth.
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Maintains existing cap on commercial solar permit fees: $1,000 for photovoltaic systems up to 50kW plus tiered rates for larger systems, with similar structures for thermal systems.
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Allows cities and counties to exceed fee caps only if they adopt a written resolution or ordinance with substantial evidence of reasonable costs and demonstrate streamlined approval processes.
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Declares that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges and fees sufficient to pay for the mandated program.
Legislative Description
Solar energy systems: permit fees.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 357, Statutes of 2023.
10/7/2023