Step 1: Gather your Planning Team and Set Goals
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Gathering your planning team and setting goals is Step 1 in the Community Planning for Solar process.
This step involves:
- Familiarizing yourself with the Community Planning for Solar toolkit and process
- Identifying solar planning team members
- Identifying key solar planning stakeholders
- Establishing the planning process goals, roles, timeline, budget, and other important factors
Toolkit Components:
Guide: Community Planning for Solar – Toolkit Overview
Fact Sheet: Forming a Collaborative Community Solar Planning Team
Solar Planning Team Spreadsheet Tool