As the nation’s centers of electricity consumption, cities and counties are uniquely positioned to reduce global climate change, strengthen America’s energy independence, and improve air quality by adopting solar energy technologies, and this program supports local governments committed to making solar a mainstream energy source. Through this program, ICMA, in partnership with the American Planning Association and the National Association of Regional Councils and ICLEI and their partners will provide outreach, and technical analysis and assistance to expand local governments’ innovative efforts to accelerate local adoption of solar energy technologies.
At the center of SolarOPs is the ability to replicate successes by sharing best practices among cities. ICMA, ICLEI, and their partners provide timely and actionable information to local governments in order to accelerate solar energy adoption. This include a mix of educational workshops, peer-to-peer sharing opportunities and Web-based resources. DOE’s compilation of best practices titled “Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments” serves as the foundation for the outreach efforts.
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For more information visit DOE's Solar Outreach Partnership page and the Solar Energy topic page on the Knowledge Network, follow us on Twitter @SolarOutreach, or connect with us on Google+.
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