Sylvester Turner
Mayor, Houston, TX

2:58 Simplifying, streamlining the solar permitting process is one of the few levers the city of Houston has to help reduce barriers to adoption. Automating plan review, permit approval, and project tracking would also save time and money for installers and the city 3:15

3:16 This is why I’ve asked the permitting center 3:19

3:27 to test the SolarAPP software in Houston. 3:29

3:44 I’m Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston Texas, chair of Climate Mayors and the Resilient Cities Network, and we are connected with SolarAPP. 3:52


Jesse Arreguín
Mayor, City of Berkeley, CA 

0:01 Hello, I’m Jesse Arreguin, the mayor of the city of Berkeley, president of the association of Bay Area governments. 0:07

0:15 I’m excited to bring SolarAPP+ to our community, as it’s a vital tool for us to continue our national climate leadership. It will also cut costs associated with our residents’ ability to put solar on their roof 0:27

0:31 SolarAPP+ will be a benefit to our entire bay area community and I congratulate all who’ve made this tool possible on its launch. 0:38


Bryan Osorio
Mayor, City of Delano, CA 

0:01 Hi everyone, my name is Bryan Osorio and I’m the mayor of the city of Delano, California. I’m excited for SolarAPP+ and its efforts to streamline the permitting process for simpler solar installations. Solar energy is important to achieve our renewable energy goals, but it also supports local economic development, it helps combat climate change, and it helps modernize the electric grid. 0:24


Sarah Lamnin
Councilmember, City of Hawyard, CA

0:02 Hi everyone, my name is Sarah Lamnin. I am a Hayward city councilmember and excited to be learning about the SolarAPP. Solar energy is vital to our community. Of course not only for achieving renewable energy goals, but also for supporting local economic development and enabling people to easily and smoothly participate in the process of keeping a clean and sustainable community. 0:27



Clarence Anthony
CEO, National League of Cities

0:00 Greetings. I’m Clarence Anthony, the CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities. 0:06

0:35 Local leaders can use SolarAPP+ to ensure a high quality and efficient solar permitting process for buildings in their communities. 0:45

0:56 The seamless solar permitting process by SolarAPP+ improves the effectiveness of local government staff. But more importantly, this efficiency translates into better services for residents, area business, and local industries. 1:13

1:33 NLC encourages local governments to learn how SolarAPP+ can advance your communities goals. 1:41