It will focus on important concepts related to local solar installations and will examine how to create a local-level solar program as well as how to install solar on municipal facilities and other community facilities, including brownfield sites.

The workshop has four central objectives:

• Develop a common vocabulary and understanding of solar technologies
• Examine the benefits of and barriers to solar installations in local communities
• Learn what steps a community can take to go solar
• Find out where to go for more information on a range of topics, including technologies, installation, and financing

To register for the workshop, follow this link.

Solar America Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to increase the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States. The International City-County Management Association (ICMA) and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability were competitively selected by DOE to conduct outreach to local governments across the United States, enabling them to replicate successful solar practices and quickly expand local adoption of solar energy.

For more information visit www.solaramericacommunities.energy.gov.