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SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership
Through this effort, APA and its partners will provide outreach, training, and technical assistance to local and regional governments to help them implement solar energy in their communities. The SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership builds on DOE's Solar America Cities Program. In 2007 and 2008, DOE designated 25 major U.S. cities as Solar America Cities and provided these cities with financial and technical assistance to help develop comprehensive approaches to increase solar energy use. In 2009, 16 of the Solar America Cities received additional funding for special projects that address specific barriers to solar energy use in urban environments through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The federal-local partnerships formed through this program have enabled DOE to identify barriers to solar energy use in diverse locations and at various stages of market development, and to collaboratively develop solutions to address those barriers. A key part of the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership program is sharing best practices and lessons learned in order to overcome barriers to solar energy. The outreach partnership will utilize training workshops, web-based resources, and peer-to-peer sharing opportunities. DOE's compilation of best practices titled "Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments" will serve as a foundation for outreach efforts. Solar Energy Essential Info PacketGet up to speed on how to allow and encourage this clean, safe energy source in your jurisdiction with the PAS Essential Info Packet, Planning and Zoning for Solar Energy. This packet brings together articles and guidebooks, comprehensive plan sections, and an extensive collection of sample ordinances covering solar access, solar energy systems, and more. This packet is made available as part of APA's participation in the Sunshot Solar Outreach Partnership. Frequently Asked Questions About Planning and Zoning for Solar EnergyAPA has compiled a list of frequently asked questions on planning and zoning for solar energy. In addition to information on historic structures and districts, you'll find summary responses and a list of examples and resources for topics such as protecting solar access, requiring solar-ready homes, mitigating glare, and encouraging solar energy systems through comprehensive plans and development regulations. Ask About Planning for Solar EnergyIs your community considering a new program or policy to encourage the use of solar energy technology? APA's Planning Advisory Service (PAS) wants to help. Through its Inquiry Answer Service, PAS provides research assistance to planners at subscribing organizations. Thanks to a partnership with DOE, ICMA, and ICLEI, APA is extending this assistance to all looking for information about how to promote solar energy use. Solar Energy Resources ListAPA has compiled a list of resources on aspects of solar energy implementation. Find resources on planning and zoning for solar energy, solar in the comprehensive plan, community solar and group purchasing programs, grid connection and net metering, local solar building permit guides, historic preservation, model solar ordinances, solar access and siting ordinances, solar-ready homes, regulating small-scale solar energy systems, regulating large-scale solar energy systems, solar energy online resources, and solar mapping examples. | My APA
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