Politics & Government

Village Approves Code Changes to Fast-Track Solar Energy

Application process will be easier.

The Port Jefferson board of trustees voted unanimously to change the village's code to fast-track the application process for residents to install energy saving solar panels on their homes, according to a story written by Sophia Chang that appeared on Newsday's website.

"The simplified process will speed up the application timeline, reduce fees, and create a specialized application for solar energy permits," Change wrote.

The and residents had a 10-day time frame to send in comments on the matter to Village Hall.

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