Skip Navigation to main content U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Bringing you a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable EERE Home
Solar Energy Technologies Program
 
About the ProgramProgram AreasInformation ResourcesFinancial OpportunitiesTechnologiesDeploymentHome
Solar America Initiative Home Page About the Solar America Initiative Funding Opportunities Research and Development Market Transformation Deployment Technical Outreach State Technical Outreach Utility Technical Outreach Utility Capacity Credit Valuations Issues and Public Policy Partners Publications Photographs Information for Media

Technical Outreach

The Solar America Initiative aims to reduce market barriers for solar energy technologies through technical outreach activities. These activities emphasize education and awareness to key solar stakeholders so they are positioned to make informed solar decisions.

Market transformation technical outreach projects will accomplish the following:

  • Build relationships with decision makers (legislators, energy offices, public utility commissions, air quality offices, and utilities) enacting policies, programs, and plans that are key drivers for solar technology market transformation
  • Provide stakeholders with solar best practices and current information about solar technologies
  • Enable sweeping, progressive changes across large market areas for solar technologies
  • Deliver key technical and informational assistance to utilities to promote their acceptance and use of solar technologies.

Technical Outreach Projects

State Technical Outreach
Utility Technical Outreach
Utility Capacity Credit Valuations