ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES FOR SOLAR

SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership

August 9, 2012 (The Solar Foundation)

“Through the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership (OP), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) works to remove solar market barriers and encourage the development of a sustainable solar infrastructure by residents and businesses in local communities…

“The Solar Foundation [TSF] works with DOE and a number of other organizations to provide technical expertise to local governments that are interested in implementing solar programs and policies…”

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“TSF and our partners…[provide] local governments…with tools and…[empowers them] to take informed action to build and expand their local solar markets…[with] a comprehensive, holistic approach rather than think project-by-project…

“SunShot Solar OPs teams provide information in many relevant areas, including solar policies and regulations, financial incentives, workforce training, and best practices for engaging utilities and members of the community…[through] national newsletters…peer-to-peer information sharing…[and] one-on-one workshops…[based on] Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments…”

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