Local, state, and federal government entities in the United States looking to procure solar for themselves or make it easier for their communities to install solar can utilize best practices and resources already developed by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. Learn more:

Local Government Guide for Solar Deployment
This guide assists local government officials and stakeholders in boosting solar deployment with approaches to reduce market barriers that have been field tested in cities and counties around the country.
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Procuring Solar for Federal Facilities
These resources provide information and best practices for federal facilities interested in procuring on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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Community Solar and Low-Income Utility Allowances
State governments can now request guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that enables residents of HUD-assisted housing to access cost-saving community solar subscriptions.
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Solar Technical Assistance
These programs provide finance and technical assistance in order to help lower solar electricity costs and make it easier to go solar.
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Tribal Guide to Solar Energy
While many Tribes have explored options to install solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity on their land, hurdles have often prevented them from doing so. We’ve answered some of the most common questions about solar development on Tribal lands.
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Energy-Related Federal Financial Assistance Programs
These federal programs may provide financial assistance to lower energy costs and may be applied to solar.
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Large-Scale Solar Siting
Deciding where solar projects will be installed is one of the very first decisions to be made in a project development timeline. Explore the many factors to consider when selecting a site.
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