Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Board raises concern about solar-permit delays; staff to follow up with Xcel Energy

5860811 · September 30, 2025
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Board members said a local solar installer reported slow permit and interconnection timelines tied to Xcel Energy; staff agreed to investigate options and report back, noting oversight by the state Public Utilities Commission could be relevant.

A board member said a local solar contractor told them that Carbondale was among the slowest towns for solar-permit turnaround and that the hold-up appeared to be at Xcel Energy for interconnection and net-metering approvals. "A solar panel installer…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans