In rural communities across the U.S., prime agricultural land is being targeted for large-scale solar farm development, in part to meet state and national renewable energy goals. States are also setting goals for the preservation of prime agricultural lands. Agrivoltaics, the use of land for both agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy generation, is touted as a potential solution. 

This webinar will explore local government's role in the development of solar agrivoltaics, including developing codes and ordinances. Speakers will also share lessons learned on managing public expectations and project implementation realities​.

Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits. or 1 AICP Law Credit.

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Investments in clean energy could be a spark that ignites rural economies, and leads to more investment, vitality, and equity. Michelle Moore, author of Rural Renaissance: Revitalizing America’s Hometowns through Clean Power, will discuss the far-reaching benefits of clean power to rural America, and an overview of the current energy landscape, including the federal, state, and local policies that will shape unique approaches for small communities. She will present pathways to clean power in rural America and strategies for achieving them, including energy efficiency, renewable power, resilience (including microgrids and battery storage), the electrification of transportation, and finally, broadband internet. 

Former Maryland State Senator, Paul Pinsky, who currently serves as Director of the Maryland Energy Administration will bring all of this into a state-level context and discuss ways that state and federal programs can aid in this renaissance.

Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.

Register for this Sustainable Growth ​​​Webinar at Zoom​.​​​