Local, state, and federal government entities in the United States looking to procure solar for themselves or make it easier for their communities to install solar can utilize best practices and resources already developed by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. Learn more:
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This guide assists local government officials and stakeholders in boosting solar deployment with approaches to reduce market barriers that have been field tested in cities and counties around the country. -
These resources provide information and best practices for federal facilities interested in procuring on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. -
State governments can now request guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that enables residents of HUD-assisted housing to access cost-saving community solar subscriptions. -
These programs provide finance and technical assistance in order to help lower solar electricity costs and make it easier to go solar. -
While many Tribes have explored options to install solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity on their land, hurdles have often prevented them from doing so. We’ve answered some of the most common questions about solar development on Tribal lands. -
These federal programs may provide financial assistance to lower energy costs and may be applied to solar. -
Deciding where solar projects will be installed is one of the very first decisions to be made in a project development timeline. Explore the many factors to consider when selecting a site. -
This resource page helps city energy planners set solar energy goals and turn local government energy plans for renewable energy adoption into reality, advancing the clean energy transition one community at a time.
Other Resources
- Federal Energy Funding for Rural and Remote Areas: A Guide for Communities
- Training for State Officials to Make Solar More Inclusive, Affordable, and Consumer Friendly
- State STEP Partnership – State Solar Energy Training and Network
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technical Support Services
- Solar@Scale Guidebook
View other solar energy resources, learn about SETO’s research areas, and learn the basics of solar energy.
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