The Solar Foundation (TSF), under the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, is in the process of contracting with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop a modified version of the Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Solar PV model. The JEDI models are free, user-friendly tools that estimate the economic impacts of Read More »
Survey: Modified JEDI Solar PV Model
October 19, 2014
Solar Powering Your Community
December 12, 2013The U.S. Department of Energy developed this comprehensive resource to assist local governments and stakeholders in building sustainable local solar markets. Click here to access the PDF.
Solar Powering Your Community Workshop: Washington, D.C.
December 17, 2014These slides are from an interactive workshop, presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, in Washington, D.C. on October 6, 2011. The workshop was designed to provide actionable information on overcoming local-level barriers to solar, addressing soft costs, and implementing a successful local solar program in areas including: 1) revising zoning codes and ordinances to Read More »
Planning for Solar Energy Podcast
December 17, 2014The American Planning Association’s Michael Johnson and David Morley discuss a new series of briefing papers to help bring planners and public officials up to speed on some key issues related to planning for solar energy. Planning for Solar Energy Podcast Click for full resource.
2011 APA Scoping Symposium Video
December 17, 2014In July 2011, The American Planning Association held a scoping symposium on planning for solar energy. Hear from the participants and their insights on how to better incorporate solar into the planning process. 2011 APA Scoping Symposium Video Click for full resource.
2011 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Alternative Workshop Group
December 17, 2014This workshop was presented by the National Association of Regional Councils to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commision Alternative Workshop Group. Information was provided on Solar America Communities, a new partnership to promote solar energy. 2011 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Alternative Workshop Group Click for full resource.
Solar Powering Your Community Workshop: Boston, Massachusetts
December 4, 2014This interactive workshop, presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, provided actionable information on creating a local-level solar program in the Boston region September 26, 2013. Areas of focus included: energy planning to facilitate solar installations; state and local incentives for solar energy; current available programs and initiatives; and why solar is viable for the Read More »
Solar Powering Your Community: Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota
December 4, 2014This interactive workshop, presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, provided actionable information on creating a local-level solar program in the Minneapolis – St Paul region on September 10, 2013. Areas of focus included: energy planning to facilitate solar installations; state and local incentives for solar energy; innovative financing options for solar projects; and why Read More »
Solar Powering Your Community Workshop: Southern Vermont
December 4, 2014This interactive workshop, presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, provided actionable information on creating a local-level solar program in the Southern Vermont region on September 6, 2013. Areas of focus included: energy planning to facilitate solar installations; state and local incentives for solar energy; innovative financing options for solar projects; and why solar is Read More »
Solar Powering Your Community Workshop: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
December 4, 2014This interactive workshop, presented by the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, provided actionable information on creating a local-level solar program in the Oklahoma City region August 22, 2013. Areas of focus included: energy planning to facilitate solar installations; state and local incentives for solar energy; innovative financing options for solar projects; and why solar is viable Read More »
