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The project aims to provide information and educational resources to help states and municipalities ensure that distributed solar electricity remains consumer friendly and its benefits are accessible to low-and moderate-income households. In addition to publishing program guides, the Sustainable Solar Education Project will produce webinars, an online course, a monthly newsletter, and in-person training on topics related to strengthening solar accessibility and affordability, improving consumer information, and implementing consumer protection measures regarding solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. More information about the project, including a link to sign up to receive notices about the project’s activities, can be found [at](at www.cesa.org/projects/)[ www.cesa.org/projects/](at www.cesa.org/projects/)[ ](at www.cesa.org/projects/)[sustainable-solar.](sustainable-solar.)  \nABOUT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUNSHOT INITIATIVE  \nThe U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative is a collaborative national effort that aggressively drives innovation to make solar energy fully cost-competitive with traditional energy sources before the end of the decade. Through SunShot, the Energy Department supports efforts by private companies, universities, and national laboratories to drive down the cost of solar electricity to $0.06 per kilowatt-hour. Learn more [at](at www.energy.gov/sunshot)[ www.energy.gov/sunshot](at www.energy.gov/sunshot).  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS  \nThis work is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, under Award Number No. DE-EE0007321 . Diana Chace and Sarah Galbraith of CESA researched many of the websites and publications that are described in this program guide. Diana also made helpful comments on a draft of the guide, as did CESA staff members Maria Blais Costello and Nate Hausman. The following members of the Sustainable Solar Education Project Advisory Committee and research team reviewed the draft of this guide and made useful suggestions for improving it: Adrienne Dorsey, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Travis Lowder, Stacy Miller, Selya Price, Sara Pyne, and Joseph Wiedman.  \nDISCLAIMER  \nThis material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0007321 . This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.  \n2 CLEAN ENERGY STATES ALLIANCE  \nContents  \nSECTION 1  \nWhy States Should Focus on Consumer Information.............................. 4  \nSECTION 2  \nSix Recommendations for Producing Effective Consumer Information on Solar ....... 6  \n1 Present solar in an even-handed manner  \n2 Make solar consumer information easy to understand, visually appealing, and easy to use  \n3 Devote as much effort to dis","cbCaifef6Ej4Lfel","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifef6Ej4Lfel","pdf",2696464,24,"English","# SECTION 1\n## Why States Should Focus on Consumer Information\n# SECTION 2\n## Six Recommendations for Producing Effective Consumer Information on Solar\n# SECTION 3\n## Topics for Solar Consumer Information\n# SECTION 4\n## Models to Consider\n# SECTION 5\n## Other Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of Solar Information for Consumers: A Guide for States?\",\"answer\":\"It provides information and educational resources to help states and municipalities ensure distributed solar remains consumer friendly, with benefits accessible to low- and moderate-income households.\"},{\"question\":\"Why should states focus on consumer information proactively?\",\"answer\":\"Proactive information can reduce the need for more resources spent responding to individual inquiries and help consumers navigate complex lease and PPA contract provisions.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of models does the guide suggest for solar consumer information?\",\"answer\":\"It proposes models including a dedicated solar consumer information website, a comprehensive guide, low-budget and solar-financing-focused guides, resources on special topics, an installer list, and tools such as maps and calculators.\"}]","Solar Information for Consumers - A Guide for States | PDF",1790116979]