• Recently, have you observed any increased homeowner interest in purchasing solar panels?
• How much—do you keep figures?
• To what do you attribute that change?
• Do you expect more interest in the future?
• In your view, how have solar permit fees and processing times affected the solar industry?
• How have solar permit fees and processing times affected your own business?
• Have you had any comments from customers about installation costs or delays?
• How much was the permit fee for [customer name]'s installation?
• How long did it take the city to process the permit for [customer name]'s installation?
• Did you experience any difficulties getting a permit for [customer name]'s installation?
• What would be your ideal permitting process?
• Which city comes closest to your ideal, and why?
• Which city is farthest from your ideal, and why?
• What's the one best change any city could make for solar contractors and customers in terms of permit fees, processing times, or bureaucracy?
• What positive or negative trends do you foresee for the local solar industry?