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Step 5: Develop a Community Solar Action Plan

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Developing a Community Solar Action Plan to guide solar decision-making and development is Step 5 in the Community Planning for Solar process.

This step involves:

  • Learning about the elements that go into a final actionable plan for a community to address solar development
  • Designing, drafting, evaluating, and finalizing a Community Solar Action Plan based on previous steps in the planning process
  • Promoting and using the Community Solar Action Plan
  • Tracking progress, establishing guidelines to monitor and update your Community Solar Action Plan

Toolkit Components:

Guide: Compiling a Community Solar Action Plan

Example: Community Solar Action Plan (coming soon)

 

 

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    • Community Planning for Solar Toolkit
      • Step 1: Gather your Planning Team and Set Goals
      • Step 2: Solar Resource & Infrastructure Assessment
      • Step 3: Solar Financing & Ownership Options
      • Step 4: Assess Community Preferences
      • Step 5: Develop a Community Solar Action Plan
      • Step 6: Keeping your Community Solar Action Plan current
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