☀️ Final Design | Funding Your Project | Homeowners Association | Permitting ☀️

DESIGN

Q. I just received my system’s final design (IFC) and proposed photos of the equipment location. What do I do next?

A. Please thoroughly review your final design and photos indicating where all equipment proposed to be installed that your Project Manager designed. If you have any modifications, revisions, and/or questions about the design, immediately let your Project Manager, Project Developer, and Project Ambassador know. Your approval is required before moving your project into the construction phase.

Q. My Design looks great! What happens next?

A. If your HECO Application has been submitted, and there are no buildability issues and/or installation delays (e.g., Electrical Meter Upgrade/Meter Replacement, Reroofing, Homeowners Association or DPP permit pending), then 50% First Progress Payment may now be remitted if you are funding your project via Cash/Check. Please refer to your contract payment terms to verify the 50% First Progress Payment amount.

• You may mail or drop your payment to our Innovative Center at: RevoluSun, LLC 660 Ala Moana Blvd #220A Honolulu, HI 96813.

FUNDING

Q. I am financing my project with Hawaii State Federal Credit Union. What action do I need to take?

A. If you have not yet applied for their 24-month 0% interest Solar Loan, please visit any one of their branches or apply online at https://www.hawaiistatefcu.com/pv-loans/. If you have already been pre-approved, we will notify HSFCU to initiate your loan closing, and your loan officer will contact you to schedule the closing.

A. To ensure your pre-approval timeline (60 Days) has not expired, we typically do not submit your closing documents to HSFCU unless all Buildability Issues have been addressed (if applicable)

A. Once your loan has been closed, HSFCU will disburse your loan by remitting 50% to RevoluSun, and 50% will be given to you (due to RevoluSun after installation). Upon receipt of payment, your Project Ambassador will be notified and provide you with an update on the next steps of your project.

Q. I am funding my project with Sungage. What action do I need to take?

A. Sungage will work with you directly to achieve Notice-To-Proceed (NTP). Once we have officially received NTP, we will be able to move forward with your installation. If you need further assistance or have questions about the NTP process, plesae let your Project Ambassador/Developer know.

Q. I am leasing my RevoluSun Smart Power (RSP) system. What action do I need to take?

A. No action is required at this time. We will contact you once your project has been funded and is ready to proceed with installation

Please refer to the “Construction Phases” document for more information about the installation appointments.

HOA

Q. I reside in a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Do I need to submit my Final Design to them?

A. Once your design is finalized, we will submit your HOA Packet—comprising the HOA application, final design, installation photos, and manufacturer spec sheets—to your HOA on your behalf (unless your HOA specifies otherwise). Please note that the approval timeframe may vary. In most cases, the HOA will contact the homeowner directly with a notice of approval. Please forward any correspondence (emails or letters) related to your HOA packet to us so we can proceed accordingly.

WALK-IN PERMITTING

Q. I have been notified that my Building Permit has advisories and is considered a “Walk-In” permit. What happens now that my design is finalized?

A. There are various types of property and zoning advisories on different TMK parcels throughout the island of O’ahu. Examples may include:

• Flood Zone
• Multiple TMK
• Property Zoning
• Property Not Listed as a Household Dwelling
• DHHL/DLNR

A. The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will require TWO forms requiring all signatures from all property owners identified on DPP records. 

• Supplemental Information for Building Owner, Permit Applicant and Contractor Form
• City FInes and Liens Attestation Form  (*ALL listed property owners reflected on C&C Property Tax records must sign this form)

A. Once we have these forms and DPP plans ready to submit, we can initiate the EPLAN submission process to DPP.

Key Highlights to DPP’s Eplans Permit Process

• The ePlan submission process includes pre-screening for completeness and formatting requirements before being assigned to a Planner for evaluation. Due to the high volume of submissions and existing backlog (estimated at 3,200 applications, currently), the pre-screening process can take anywhere from 4-6 months to completion. In January 2023, DPP implemented a “bot” software technology to automate the pre-screening process and expedite this initial phase of the process.
• New permit applications are processed in the order received. It may take 3-4 weeks for contractors to receive initial comments and requests for resubmission from the DPP Planner.
• If requests for comments and/or resubmissions come back from DPP, our Permitting Specialists and Design Team are notified and work collaboratively to address these requests and submit them back to DPP promptly. Planners may take additional time to review re-submissions and may request further information at this time, resulting in another round of comments and re-submissions.
• Due to the complexity of Design Plans and strict checklist requirements from DPP; attention to detail is critical to ensure accuracy and avoid any potential comment requests.
• We estimate that a walk-in permit issuance takes an average of 4-6 months from submitting the Building Permit Application (BPA).