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Council allows alternatives to on‑roof PV, including contributions to housing-focused renewable fund
Summary
The Building Code Council approved language that expands exceptions to rooftop photovoltaic (PV) requirements and permits in‑lieu contributions to a state housing agency fund that will finance solar installations on affordable housing projects.
The Building Code Council on March 21 approved changes to rooftop solar requirements that add clarity on exemptions and create alternative compliance pathways for projects that cannot reasonably accommodate on‑site PV.
Under the revised language, projects that lack sufficient unshaded, buildable roof area must pursue a prescribed set of alternatives rather than receiving an unconditional exemption. Alternatives include installing PV where feasible, investing in off‑site community solar or owned…
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