U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
SunShot Initiative
Meetings and Workshops
Upcoming solar meetings and workshops supported by the DOE SunShot Initiative are listed in this section. Proceedings, presentations, and other resources from past workshops and meetings are also available.
These conferences provide opportunities for solar program staff, national laboratory teams, and industry partners to discuss issues that can benefit the entire solar industry.
Upcoming Meetings and Workshops
Innovation and Success in Solar Permitting and Inspections
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Location:
Webinar
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Date:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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Time:
3:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
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Description:
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, in coordination with the Solar Outreach Partnership, for the second webinar in the Solar Action Webinar Series: Successes from the Rooftop Solar Challenge. The webinar will highlight several successful initiatives to streamline and standardize permitting requirements for local solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
The discussion will include:
- Outcomes, financial impacts, and economic growth opportunities associated with the initiatives
- An introduction to resources available to local jurisdictions and regional bodies that are interested in implementing solar permitting initiatives on their own.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
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Shared Solar Programs: Opportunities and Challenges
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Location:
Webinar
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Date:
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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Time:
12–1 p.m. MDT
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Description:
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, in coordination with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), for the second webinar in the 2013 Solar Technical Assistance Team (STAT) webinar series. The popular STAT webinars provide an overview of solar technologies, resources, and the role that state and local governments play in supporting the development of those resources. The 2013 series will include webinars on virtual net metering and community solar, among other topics.
This webinar will provide an overview of issues related to shared solar, the critical elements of a program to make it successful, and examples of locations that have implemented a shared solar or community-based solar program.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
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Innovation and Success in Solar Financing
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Location:
Webinar
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Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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Time:
2–3 p.m. EDT
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Description:
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, in coordination with the Solar Outreach Partnership, for the third webinar in the Solar Action Webinar Series: Successes from the Rooftop Solar Challenge. The webinar will discuss recent developments in solar project financing and customer acquisition models. The discussion will include an overview of recent developments in third-party solar financing, community shared solar, bulk purchasing, and CLEAN/feed-in-tariff programs.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
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Innovation and Success in Planning and Zoning
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Location:
Webinar
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Date:
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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Time:
2–3 p.m. EDT
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Description:
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, in coordination with the Solar Outreach Partnership, for the fourth webinar in the Solar Action Webinar Series: Successes from the Rooftop Solar Challenge. The webinar will highlight several successful initiatives to implement solar-friendly zoning codes and update building codes to better accommodate solar planning and development.
The discussion will include:
- A brief explanation of where solar fits into planning and zoning processes
- Best practices in planning and zoning for solar
- Highlights from a number of recent initiatives to facilitate solar energy deployment through changes in local planning and zoning requirements.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
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Innovation and Success in Solar Net Metering and Interconnection
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Location:
Webinar
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Date:
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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Time:
2–3 p.m. EDT
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Description:
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative, in coordination with the Solar Outreach Partnership, for the final webinar in the Solar Action Webinar Series: Successes from the Rooftop Solar Challenge. The webinar will showcase the latest developments in solar net metering and interconnection.
The discussion will include:
- An overview of recent successes in efforts to streamline interconnection and net metering application processes
- Case studies and lessons learned
- An introduction to new resources for improving net metering and interconnection policies and processes.
Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
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