The U.S. Department of Energy National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) hosts webinars and other events designed to serve as resources for partners, collaborators, and other stakeholders.
In addition to the events for the public, NCSP also holds members-only events. Join the Partnership to learn more.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
2022
March 17, 2022: Getting to 5 Million: Current Community Solar Deployment and Pathways to Reach 5 Million Households
This National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) webinar provided a first look at the 2021 community solar deployment data and a deep dive into the modeling on market drivers that demonstrate how new NCSP initiatives will enable community solar to power the equivalent of 5 million households by 2025.
January 25, 2022: National Community Solar Partnership Annual Summit
The theme of the summit is ‘To 5 Million and Beyond: Community Solar’s Pathway to Success,’ which reflects the National Community Solar Partnership’s new target goal to power the equivalent of 5 million households with community solar by 2025, realizing $1 billion in energy bill savings for subscribers. This event provided information on how the National Community Solar Partnership is supporting equitable community solar deployment and how your organization can help bring affordable community solar to 5 million households, and beyond.
2021
October 26, 2021: Three Gigawatts and Growing: Trends in the Community Solar Market
Recording
Kaifeng Xu and Jenny Heeter from the National Renewable Energy Lab, and Gabe Chan from the University of Minnesota, discussed the findings of a new market report, Sharing the Sun: Community Solar Deployment, Subscriptions, Energy Burden, and Affordable Housing Benefits. The webinar covered deployment trends across the United States and a review of the policy and deployment status of programs targeting low- and moderate-income subscribers.
September 29, 2021: Tools for Equitable Community Solar - Convening for Community-Based and Community-Focused Organizations
NCSP Slidedeck | Justice40 Slidedeck | Recording
This convening for community-based and community-focused organizations highlighted the resources and initiatives the National Community Solar Partnership and Office of Economic Impact and Diversity provide to support the equitable development of community solar. The event included an overview of the Partnership’s new, rolling Technical Assistance program and detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 20, 2021: Balancing the Benefits of Community Solar in Multifamily Housing
Slidedeck | Recording
May 18, 2021: Unleashing the Power of Community Solar in Multifamily Buildings
Slidedeck | Recording
March 17, 2021: Technical Assistance Webinar
Slidedeck | Recording
February 24, 2021: Expanding Community Solar Access and Affordability Webinar
Recording