The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday voted to update regulations to make it easier and more cost effective for residents to have solar panels installed. The amended fire code and fee structure is aimed at allowing homeowners to utilize more roof space for panels. Phoenix officials expect permits to double as a result of the code change. “We are continuously creating solutions that allow us to serve our residents efficiently and do our part to facilitate the clean energy transition,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said in a press release. “Today’s votes will advance solar in Phoenix and residents will have more usable space to implement solar, fostering increased renewable energy generation.”