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Permits & Interconnection
Permits, inspections, and utility approval (PTO) — the paperwork side of solar installation, explained step by step.
GuideInterconnection and PTO: Getting Permission to OperateEven after install and inspection, your solar can't legally run until the utility grants Permission to Operate (PTO). Here's what interconnection and PTO mean.GuideSolar Permits and Inspections, ExplainedSolar installs need building and electrical permits, then a code inspection before they can switch on. Here's what's involved, who handles it, and typical timelines.ArticleStates Are Automating Rooftop Solar Permits in 2026Virginia's new statewide instant-permit law is the latest sign that automated solar permitting is going mainstream in 2026. What it means for your install.ArticleWhy Solar Interconnection (PTO) Is Taking Longer in 2026Your panels can sit finished for weeks waiting on utility Permission to Operate. Here's why interconnection queues are slow in 2026 and how to avoid extra delay.ArticleInstant Solar Permitting (SolarAPP+) Is Spreading in 2026More jurisdictions now use SolarAPP+ to approve residential solar permits automatically - sometimes same-day. Here's what it is and how it speeds up your install.