This is the cleaned dataset of jurisdiction survey responses associated with the NLR report Residential Solar Adoption Timelines and Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic (published September 2022). NLR conducted this survey of jurisdictions in August and September 2021, asking about their residential solar PV permitting and inspection processes, challenges, and changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey received 180 responses, representing 171 unique AHJs in 16 states. The associated report is NREL/TP-6A20-83529.
| Name | Size | Type | Resource Description | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 residential solar permitting survey responses | 111 KB | Data | NLR conducted this survey of jurisdictions in August and September 2021, asking about their residential solar PV permitting and inspection processes, challenges, and changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey received 180 responses, representing 171 unique AHJs in 16 states. |
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• Aug •
19
2026
Cite This Dataset
Cruce, Jesse, Jenna Harmon, and Jeff Cook. 2026. "Impacts of COVID-19 on Residential Solar Permitting Jurisdiction Survey Responses." NLR Data Catalog. Golden, CO: National Laboratory of the Rockies. Last updated: October 1, 2026. DOI: 10.7799/17052806.
About This Dataset
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10.7799/17052806
NREL/TP-6A20-83529
Public
10/01/2026
DOE Project
COVID-19 Impacts on Permitting, Inspection, and Interconnection Processes Nationwide
Funding Organization
Department of Energy (DOE)
Sponsoring Organization
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Research Areas
Solar Power
License
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Digital Object Identifier
10.7799/17052806