How Communities Can Benefit From Large-Scale Solar and Energy Storage Systems

Oct 7, 2025 12:00 PM Mountain Time

Large Scale Solar can be a great benefit to communities to help offset dramatic electric load growth due to rapid deployment of data centers, electrification, and large new industrial projects. Local governments can prepare to access the benefits of solar and address community concerns through thoughtful planning and education.

IREC has developed a toolkit to help local governments prepare for solar development that can provide a financial benefit to farmers and ranchers, ensure the highest benefit for the community, and encourages conservation of the landscape. The toolkit is chock full of resources and a checklist to make sure you are getting the full benefit of large scale solar and storage.

Join this free webinar for an overview of best practices and ways to utilize the toolkit to lay the groundwork for solar success. The session will include remarks from solar experts, local government case studies and more.

If you cannot attend the live webinar, we encourage you to register to receive a session recording. By registering for this event you will receive occasional updates on IREC news and events.

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