Owner: Graham Sustainability Institute
Published at: 12/1/2024
This guidebook helps community leaders, planners, developers, and residents facilitate proactive discussions about large-scale solar (LSS) development. The guide provides a practical, eight-step process for planning and hosting respectful, productive discussions about solar’s local impacts—both positive and negative. Developed through the Community-Centered Solar Development project, it reflects real-world insights from pilot conversations led by university Extension professionals across five states. You’ll find guidance on assessing local solar status, defining objectives, engaging stakeholders, and managing logistics, plus a Resource Library with free tools like slides, templates, and agendas.