A local government’s approach to zoning and development can have a significant impact on solar energy needed to address increased electricity demand and rising costs. Adopting planning and zoning best practices provides a foundation that can help facilitate the growth of solar energy while balancing other development priorities in a community. Implementing clear and consistent solar zoning codes can improve transparency, reduce costs, and barriers to solar development. This free training provides communities with strategies for incorporating solar into plans, ordinances, and development regulations. The training also discusses BESS facilities, an important component of energy resilience that poses its own distinct planning and zoning needs.