Join us for an afternoon workshop for local elected officials, local planning staff, planning commissioners, and members of boards of zoning appeals to build practical knowledge of utility-scale clean energy technologies, community considerations, and local planning tools.

Workshop Topics

• Clean energy technologies: Gain an overview of utility-scale onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage

• Project siting & planning: Understand the roles of local and state governments, utilities, and developers

• Community considerations: Learn ways to address resident concerns and balance local priorities with economic opportunities

• Clean energy ordinances: Review utility-scale model ordinances for each of the clean energy technologies

• Real-world examples & tools: Discuss lessons learned from clean energy stakeholders and explore challenges and potential solutions

Registration is required.
Registration will be open October 1-30.
This is a free workshop, but space is limited.

3.0 SCPEAC CEC available.

Evening Community Session

An evening community session will also be held after the workshop from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. Workshop attendees are invited to stay for this community session. This educational session is open to the broader community to learn about clean energy technologies and ordinance development, including a Q&A. Registration is not required, but is welcome.