How Local Governments Can Advance Solar Equity
From the federal government to your local city hall, American leaders are setting ambitious goals for expanding solar energy over...
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NEW: Read our SolSmart guidance for advancing solar equity. This document shows how local governments can apply an equity lens to the best practices identified for SolSmart designation. https://bit.ly/39pzY3p
NEW: Across the nation, local governments are working to ensure the clean energy transition benefits everyone. That’s why SolSmart has released new guidance to help local officials apply an equity lens toward their plans to expand solar energy use. Read more and download the new guidance below.![]()
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September 21st ·