HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2015-046 Resolution of Support for Small Solar RES-2015-046 / e,
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Resolution of Support for Small Solar
Whereas, the widespread adoption of solar technology would reduce the necessity to build
additional nuclear or fossil-fuel generating plants with their attendant problems; and
Whereas, the County has endorsed the development of a pilot solar photovoltaic system
within its own County facilities; and
Whereas, the County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan establishes several goals and objectives
encouraging the development of alternative energy sources in accordance with applicable
land use regulations; and
Whereas, the price of small residential solar voltaic arrays has recently fallen and kits
containing all of the necessary electrical components have become readily available, and
Whereas, recent local efforts to promote the development of small residential solar have
been successful, including the Solarize Orange project which has resulted in new solar
installations on over 150 homes and small businesses across Orange County in 2014 and
2015; and
Whereas, the average residential solar array installed in Orange County over the past 2
years is approximately 5 kilowatts, and solar installations up to 20 kilowatts are allowed as
an accessory use for a residential property; and
Whereas, Orange County has previously adopted comprehensive land use regulations in
order to distinguish the permit submittal and review process for small residential solar
projects and large, commercial, solar utility operations in an effort to further promote the
development of small residential solar facilities; and
Whereas, the County wishes to empower the residents of Orange County to take advantage
of these recent advances in this promising renewable energy technology;
Now Therefore, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, declare our support for
this technology and direct the County Manager and staff to encourage and facilitate its
adoption by individual residents.
This 15th day of September, 2015.
Attest: A_
Donna Wer, Clerk to the Board EarKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners