Planning for Solar Energy

October 12, 2011
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET

As communities across the country seek to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and transition to more renewable energy sources, solar energy is once again gaining attention. From updating zoning codes and permitting processes to installing solar on government facilities, communities across the country have taken steps to incorporate solar. Learn about key issues in planning for solar energy, hear examples from differing communities, and discover resources.

Cosponsor: American Institute of Certified Planners

Cosponsor: U.S. Department of Energy's Solar America Communities program

Panelists

Joshua Huneycutt
Analyst, Solar Energy Technologies Program
U.S. Department of Energy

Brian Ross
Principal
CR Planning, Inc.

Mary Tucker
Environmental Services Program Manager, Energy and Green Building
Sustainability and Compliance Division
City of San Jose-Environmental Services Department

Moderator

Suzanne Rynne, AICP
Senior Research Associate
Manager, Green Communities Research Center
American Planning Association

Certification Maintenance

This audio/web conference has been approved for CM |1.5

Technical Requirements

How does an audio/web conference work?

Registration and Pricing

To attend only the live program, register for Option A.

To train staff members or commissioners who cannot attend the live program, order Option B and receive a CD-ROM or access to an online streaming recording of the program. It contains:

• Audio recording synchronized with the PowerPoint presentation
• Transcript of the program
• Supplemental reading materials

The CD-ROM is mailed to you six to eight weeks after the program. The CD-ROM is Mac and PC compatible.

Program Price after September 13, 2011:

Option A:

• AICP members: $195
• Non-AICP members: $225

Option B:

• AICP members: $240
• Non-AICP members: $270

Register