Local governments can show leadership by integrating solar energy technologies into government facilities and properties. Leading by example is an excellent way to ignite a local solar energy industry and encourage area residents and business owners to adopt solar energy systems. This section describes the process for government entities to procure solar energy systems, including determining which government-owned locations are best suited for solar, choosing the appropriate financing mechanism, procuring equipment, and commissioning the system.
Read the following topic areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of the solar procurement process and options available. The chart below shows which of the 25 Solar America Cities have undertaken each of these activities and allows communities to assess their own efforts in these areas.
