National Community Solar Partnership Tip Sheet

As community solar programs scale up, there is an opportunity for multifamily affordable housing providers to help connect more low-income households to the benefits of community solar programs. Members of the Department of Energy’s National Community Solar Partnership, Multifamily Affordable Housing Collaborative, have installed solar projects and partnered with local subscription programs to provide benefits to both affordable housing providers and the residents they serve. This tip sheet highlights resident engagement and outreach strategies used by collaborative members to build trust in community solar programs and increase subscribers among affordable housing residents.