Solar Panel Information
The Town of Pendleton aims to encourage every family to make the best financial and environmental decisions for their household. This webpage provides information about the options for those pursuing solar-power options in Pendleton. For further information about transitioning to solar, read the US Department of Energy’s Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Energy, and A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar.
Below are resources to help households understand the costs and benefits of solar investments for their homes:
- To see a solar analysis for your address, visit Google Project Sunroof
- For information on the State of Indiana’s solar incentives click here.
- For federal incentives click here.
To see the Town of Pendleton's solar panel standards, review Chapter 4 Section J (Solar Energy Systems, Accessory & Commercial) of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
To see the specific rules that apply to your zoning district, identify your home's zone by viewing the town's zoning map, and find your zone's regulations in the UDO.
Before moving forward with plans to install solar panels, be sure to fill out the applications for the required permits, which are linked below:
- Accessory Building Permit Application*
- Interconnection Application
- Site Development Plan Application (for commercial use only)
* To be applied/approved before Interconnection Agreement can be approved.
Solar Panels are not the only way to reduce electricity bills. If the cost of going solar is too great a financial burden, consider checking your eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program, which seeks to reduce residential costs related to energy inefficiency.
Please reach out to the Planning Department with any additional questions relating to Solar Panel use in Pendleton.