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Register for SolarAPP+
Before registering for SolarAPP+, prepare the following information in addition to the steps listed in
Appendix D:
Schedule a meeting with key AHJ stakeholders who will support and approve decisions related to
adopting SolarAPP+. Walk stakeholders through the requirements, decisions that need to be made,
potential changes to the AHJ website and workflows, and preliminary recommendations for adopting
the stand-alone or AHJ permitting system-compatible version.
Create a generic email address and password that can be shared among staff within the building
department who need to access SolarAPP+ for registration-related tasks. Do not register using a work
email address that belongs solely to one individual. Use a generic email address that can be assigned
at least two staff members to monitor. This helps ensure that communications with SolarAPP+ will be
monitored if the primary SolarAPP+ contact is unable to respond to email.
Prepare a list of AHJ-specific weather variables. Determine the AHJ’s snow, ambient dry-bulb
temperature highs and lows in Celsius, and wind speed. During registration and configuration, prepare
to provide values for the time of the year with the most extreme weather.
Assess whether the stand-alone or AHJ permitting system-compatible version of SolarAPP+ is a better
fit for the AHJ. Discuss your assessment with SolarAPP+ staff prior to registration.
Stand-alone: This option typically works if the following items describe the AHJ’s situation:
Does not have any permitting systems in place.
Does not have any online permitting systems in place.
Is in-between implementing systems.
If current system cannot accept payments online.
AHJ permitting system-compatible: This option typically works if the AHJ has an existing online
system with the following functionality (for example, Accela, EnerGov, Central Square Trakit or
eTrakit, OpenGov):
Accepts PDF uploads.
Accepts a unique approval identity (ID).
Processes electronic payments.
Issues permits instantly after payment.
SolarAPP+ Stand-Alone Version
The SolarAPP+ stand-alone version allows AHJs to complete the plan review stage of permitting using
SolarAPP+. The system takes electronic payments from the applicant, issues a SolarAPP+ ID, and sends a
permit job card with the AHJ logo on it and a customized inspection checklist to the AHJ’s email address.
The AHJ then provides the job card to the applicant to display on site where storage is being installed.