SolarAPP+ Expansion: Integrating Solar and Storage Virtual Inspections and Automating Residential EV Charger Permitting and Plan Review

The California Energy Commission is advancing clean energy adoption through the expansion of the SolarAPP+ platform to include virtual inspections for solar and energy storage systems and automated permitting tools for residential electric vehicle supply equipment. This initiative develops NFPA 915-compliant digital workflows to enable remote, code-compliant inspections that reduce processing times and improve reliability, while also integrating utility interconnection requirements, fire safety codes, and support for bidirectional power transfer into residential EV charger permitting. The effort prioritizes disadvantaged communities by lowering costs and accelerating access to affordable clean energy technologies, ensuring equitable deployment across California. All deliverables must align with state regulatory frameworks, including CEQA categorical exemptions, and the project will produce validated metrics on cost savings, time reductions, and environmental impact to inform scalable, nationwide replication. The place of performance is designated as San Mateo, California, with project execution led by the SolarAPP Foundation under oversight from the California Energy Commission. Primary point of contact is Ayat Osman, EGSSI, with additional support from Matthew McAllister of the SolarAPP Foundation. While the solicitation number is EPC-25-031 and the contract was posted on October 17, 2025, with an environmental exemption signed on October 16, 2025, no contract value, pricing details, or formal FAR clauses are included in the documentation. There is no specified period of performance, invoicing mechanism, accounting data, or designated contracting officer’s representative. No formal evaluation factors, proposal submission guidelines, or required certifications are detailed, and there is no mention of packaging, marking, or delivery terms due to the digital nature of the deliverables. The project hinges on software development and data-driven validation rather than physical procurement, with final outputs including automated tools, reports, and training materials aimed at broad dissemination and adoption beyond California.