The Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources requests applications for the SolarAPP+ Solar Permitting Software Incentive Program. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance and financial incentives to local units of government that issue permits for residential solar projects and solar plus energy storage systems by incentivizing a permitting authority to adopt the SolarAPP+ software to standardize, automate, and streamline the review and permitting process.
The Department of Commerce will administer $2M in incentives to eligible jurisdictions across Minnesota, with incentives ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Eligible applicants include local units of governments with authority to issue permits for residential solar projects and solar plus energy storage system projects.
DEMO WEBINARS:
The Department is hosting two SolarAPP+ Demo Webinars to provide a brief overview of the program followed by an introduction to the SolarAPP+ platform along with a live platform demo provided by SolarAPP+ staff. Registration is available on the Department’s SolarAPP+ webpage.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted through the grant interface website, Minnesota Department of Commerce’s online grant interface website. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will have detailed information and application questions as well as required forms and reference materials. It will be available for download on the Department’s RFP website beginning Friday, February 28 and remain available until June 30, 2028, or until fully expended. Instructions for submitting applications are detailed in the RFP.
More information about SolarAPP+ and the incentive program can be found on Department’s SolarAPP+ webpage.