Rooftop solar installations in unincorporated Travis County require an electrical permit from Development Services (typical fee $150-250) and must comply with 2017 National Electrical Code as adopted. Structural engineering review required if panels add over 5 PSF to existing roof. Austin Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative both offer solar rebates and net metering.
Austin Energy Value of Solar tariff pays approximately 9.7 cents/kWh for residential generation. PEC offers simple net metering at retail rate. Interconnection agreement required before system activation. Ground-mount systems larger than 200 sf trigger building permit review. Battery storage systems require separate permit under 2017 NEC 706.
Unpermitted solar installation: $500 per day plus mandatory electrical inspection. Unsafe installations red-tagged and de-energized. Fire risk from improper rapid shutdown.
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