Vermont's Public Utility Commission preempts municipal review of grid-connected solar generation through a state Certificate of Public Good process. Net metered solar projects under 15 kW use streamlined registration; larger systems require 248 review with limited municipal input.
Under 30 V.S.A. § 248, electric generation projects require a Certificate of Public Good from the Public Utility Commission. Net metered solar systems under Rule 5.100 use tiered review: registration for systems up to 15 kW, simple application for 15-150 kW, and full Section 248 review for larger projects. Municipalities and regional planning commissions may submit recommendations on aesthetics and orderly development but lack veto authority. Roof-mounted residential solar typically qualifies for fast-track approval. Local building permits remain required for structural and electrical work.
Unpermitted generation may face PUC enforcement and interconnection denial. Building code violations enforced separately by Division of Fire Safety or local inspectors.
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