California bill would enable remote inspections for residential solar and storage

The legislation, if enacted, would let homeowners request remote inspections instead of in-person visits for rooftop solar and battery storage systems, potentially streamlining deployment and permitting timelines.

First covered Sep 1, 2026 · 4:47 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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25d PV Tech California advances bill enabling remote inspections of residential solar and storage systems — California has advanced a bill that would enable residents to request remote inspections for home energy systems.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-02 (#11)

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