Clear requirements
Identify the responsible agencies, required submissions and next steps, then confirm them with the right people.
THE BUILD AMERICA PARTNER ADVANTAGE
A shorter path
through permitting.
For developers and contractors in the Build America network, we help organize requirements, coordinate next steps and identify expedited-review options where a project qualifies. Our developing city and county initiative aims to make the permitting process more efficient.
Request a Project Readiness ReviewEMPOWER AMERICA'S CONTRIBUTION · LOS ANGELES
Helping advance faster solar permitting.
Months to 2 weeks
Permitting timeline under the policy
Empower America helped support the passage of a City of Los Angeles policy that reduced commercial solar permitting timelines from months to two weeks.
Build America is carrying that experience forward through a developing initiative with local cities and counties.
Coordinated follow-up
Organize outstanding documents, corrections and agency follow-up so nothing sits unanswered.
Expedited-review options
Identify existing expedited-review pathways where your project qualifies, and connect the timeline with subcontractor and workforce readiness.
Working with cities and counties
Build America is developing an initiative to work with local cities and counties on more efficient permitting for projects our coalition supports.
Review and coordination support. Permit decisions and timelines remain with the responsible agencies.
HOW IT WORKS
Tell us where the project stands.
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Share the project
Location, type, current stage, timing and your main question.
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A person reviews it
We look at what is known, what is outstanding and who needs to be involved.
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Plan the next steps
We follow up by email to organize next steps and connect timing with trade and workforce needs.