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Solar Domestic Water Heating Permit Application
Required for rooftop solar domestic water heating (SDWH) projects 30 kWth (462 square foot collector area) in size or smaller.
Complete all application documents and create three pdf files:
- Application - Energy Efficiency
- Plans - Energy Efficiency
- Proof of Ownership or Owner Permission
These are required submittal documents when applying through our Customer Self Service (CSS) portal. Registration required.
Application Documents
Solar Domestic Water Heating Submittal Requirements - Requirements for submittal and approval of Solar Domestic Water Heating projects
Solar Domestic Water Heating Process Eligibility Checklist - To determine eligibility for processing
Solar Domestic Water Heating Standard Plan - Use for solar domestic water heating systems with a thermal output rating of 30 kWth or less
Structural Criteria for Solar Energy Installations - Checklist of criteria for residential rooftop solar energy installations
Information
Solar Domestic Water Heating Inspection Guide - Field inspection guide for Solar Pool Heating systems
Energy Efficiency Permit Fee Waiver Flyer - Information regarding waiver or reduction of permit fees for solar systems and electric vehicle charging systems