Ohm Analytics - April 22, 2022

Request

From: Chris Collins <data@ohmanalytics.com>
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 8:54 AM
To: Phinney, Brian <Brian.Phinney@Biddefordmaine.org>
Subject: Public Records Request - Lewiston city - 01/01/2016 to Till Now

Hi,

We are conducting research on solar activity in the U.S. and would like access to the following data:

• Note that we do not need the original records nor need scanned copies – just the data that can be produced in excel or CSV format by the software used by your department to track permits and an email receipt is preferred

• Issued Residential and Commercial solar (photovoltaic – PV) permits from 01/01/2016 to Till Now

• The following data points: permit number, permit status, permit address, contractor, issue date, final date, permit type, sub-type, valuation (if available), work description and if possible please include Storage/Battery Manufacturer Name.

• If possible, please provide the reports in CSV or excel format.

• If available, we need a final / completion date for the solar permits.

It's okay if there is a delay in this request, given the current situation with COVID-19.

Regards, and stay safe,

Chris Collins

293 Main Street #150

Norwich, VT 05055

data@ohmanalytics.com

www.OhmAnalytics.com

Response

From: Lamontagne, Danica
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:20 AM
To: 'data@ohmanalytics.com' <data@ohmanalytics.com>
Subject: RE: Public Records Request - Lewiston city - 01/01/2016 to Till Now

Hello Chris,

Thank you for your Freedom of Access Act Request dated April 22, 2022. This request just made it to me this morning, as the staff member you sent the request to was out on leave.

I will be in touch again shortly with an estimate of how many hours of staff time we expect that it will take to complete your request. Please note that the City of Biddeford offers the first two hours of staff time on any FOAA request at no charge and there is a $15 per hour fee for any additional staff time.

Thank you,

Danica Lamontagne

City of Biddeford

Communications Coordinator

danica.lamontagne@biddefordmaine.org

207-282-8423

From: Lamontagne, Danica
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:32 AM
To: 'data@ohmanalytics.com' <data@ohmanalytics.com>
Subject: RE: Public Records Request - Lewiston city - 01/01/2016 to Till Now

Hello again Chris,

I have just checked with our permitting office, and the City of Biddeford does not issue any specific permits for residential or commercial solar. Therefore, we do not have any records that will fulfill your request.

Please let me know if you have any other questions that I may be able to assist you with.

Best,