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5.3.2. Organize a bulk purchase of solar installations through programs like Solarize and the Solar Power Hour o Promote and host workshops to offer residents the opportunity to receive discounted prices on solar installations o Coordinate with Roots and Shoots Club to expand outreach efforts to residents, businesses, and the school district 5.3.3. Over time, continue to encourage more residents and businesses to shift from purchasing green power to on -site generation to capture co -benefits like property investment, job creation, or resilient grid infrastructure 5.3.4. Encourage businesses and residents to participate in Solar*Rewards, a production incentive from Xcel Energy; RECs can be reclaimed by the owner of the solar energy system after 10 years 5.3.5. Achieve SolSmart certification by implementing prescribed best practices 5.3.6. Encourage solar plus storage (and EV) ready homes 5.3.7. Include solar plus storage -installed in homes as an eligible amenity in PUD ordinance 5.4. Install solar on all public facilities with an adequate solar resource The city can lead by example with public installations of solar energy systems. 5.4.1. Complete a solar resource assessment to determine optimal public sites for solar installation o Use available mapping tools to identify potential sites for solar installations o Use public facility solar installations as demonstration projects o Share production data and cost savings with the community 5.4.2. Determine whether any sites are suitable for community solar gardens :�:Y•111 Y0]:" • Minnesota Solar Suitability App — allows users to enter their address and see an estimate of their solar resource and production. • Google Project Sunroof —similarly allows users to see an estimate of solar resource and production. • CERTs - The Clean Energy Resource Teams have a wide variety of resource on solar energy, particularly community solar gardens. • Clean Energy Project Builder - This site aims to bring together all the information you need to plan a clean energy project, including a search function for installers and funding sources. • SolSmart Certification - SolSmart provides recognition and no -cost technical assistance to help local governments reduce barriers to solar energy growth. • Solarize - The Solarize approach allows groups of homeowners or businesses to work together to collectively negotiate rates, competitively select an installer, and increase demand through a creative limited -time offer to join the campaign. • Solar Power Hour — One hour seminars on how solar PV systems work, financial benefits, and an explanation of the installation process.