Special Informational Workshop : "Permitting Solar Photovoltaics in the City of Philadelphia"

The Academy of Natural Sciences  and the Center for Environmental Policy
"Philadelphia's Window on the Environment" Special Informational Workshop
"Permitting Solar Photovoltaics in the City of Philadelphia"

2 Sessions - August 10th and August 11th, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(Note:  Both sessions will cover the same material)

 Location: Auditorium
                 The Academy of Natural Sciences
                 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
                  Philadelphia PA 19102

The Academy's Center for Environmental Policy is joining with the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and the City Department of Licenses and Inspections to present two information sessions for persons interested in installing solar photovoltaic systems in the city of Philadelphia.

These information sessions will focus on Section 4 of the Philadelphia Guidebook for Solar PV projects.  The Guidebook is intended to serve as an information source for potential project developers (land/property owners, financiers) and contractors who are considering pursuing solar photovoltaic projects within the City of Philadelphia.

This guidebook will answer many of the questions that these individuals will encounter along the way including:

Who can install a PV system within the city of Philadelphia?
What should I consider before installing a PV system?
What permits will be required and when?
Who do I need to contact before installing a system?
What incentives are available for PV systems?
Section 4 details out the City's permitting process as well as PECO's approval process for solar installations. The information sessions are intended to answer any questions that regarding the process. 

Representatives from the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections will discuss the permitting process requirements for electrical,  building, and zoning permits, and representatives from PECO will speak on the Interconnection Requirements and site limitation possibilities.

 The Academy is pleased to cosponsor this program as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability in the City of Philadelphia.

Pre-registration not required.