APA is working with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), and alongside ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability on the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership (SolarOPs), an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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.

A key part of SolarOPs 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" serves as a foundation for outreach efforts.

SolarOPs News and Resources

SolarOutreach.org is the new headquarters for SolarOPs news and resources. Find links to the latest SolarOPs resources and keep up-to-date on upcoming and previous SolarOPs workshops, webinars, and technical assistance opportunities.

Go to SolarOutreach.org

Ask About Planning for Solar Energy

Is your community considering a new program or policy to encourage solar energy use? If so, APA's Planning Advisory Service (PAS) wants to help. Thanks to SolarOPS, APA is extending this assistance to all looking for planning-related information about how to promote solar energy use.

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