There's a Map for That
National laboratories and private companies have developed a number of tools to forecast the solar potential of homes and businesses.
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Educating ConsumersTools designed to meet individual consumer needs
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Market AnalysisState- and local-level challenges and solutions for establishing a thriving solar market
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Planning & ZoningPlans and model ordinances that help make solar siting a priority
Help for Homebuilders
As homebuilders realize the investment potential of solar energy, integrating solar panels into new construction has become a focus for many companies and municipalities.
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Educating Consumers
Tools designed to meet individual consumer needs
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Market Analysis
State- and local-level challenges and solutions for establishing a thriving solar market
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Planning & Zoning
Plans and model ordinances that help make solar siting a priority
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Facilities & BuildingsLegal, tax, and financial information for municipal PV systems
Schools See Solar Benefits
The Solar Foundation has developed the most comprehensive understanding to date of how schools are using and financing solar energy.
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Market Analysis
State- and local-level challenges and solutions for establishing a thriving solar market
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Facilities & Buildings
Legal, tax, and financial information for municipal PV systems
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Planning & Zoning
Plans and model ordinances that help make solar siting a priority
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Codes & StandardsEstablished rules for solar
SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER
The SunShot Initiative’s Solar Energy Resource Center contains work developed by the Department of Energy, national laboratories and SunShot awardees. The Solar Energy Resource Center has over 100 unique documents which provide information on model standards and codes, utility policies, solar facilities, financing, incentives, market analysis, solar basics manufacturing, workforce development, shared solar, planning, zoning, permitting, and interconnection.
Codes, Standards & Utility Policies
Resources for regulators, utility managers, and legislators looking for solar policy examples that have been implemented across the country.
Facilities & Buildings
Legal, tax, and financial information regarding municipal PV systems and policies and practices for building managers.
Solar Basics & Educating Consumers
Checklists, consumer guides and other solar energy information targeted to individual consumers who are interested in going solar.
Financing, Incentives and Market Analysis
Information on solar financing options to help lower the cost of installing solar panels.
Manufacturing, Workforce & Training Resources
Solar job training, certification and workforce development resources for solar providers.
Shared Solar: Community & Solarize
Model programs, tool kits and other community solar resources to help launch shared solar programs across the nation.
System Performance
Evaluations and studies on improving concentrating solar power and photovoltaic system performance, interconnection and co-generation facilities.
Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Interconnection
Plans and model ordinances that help make solar siting a priority