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  There are "Four Pillars" of energy policy required to drive real, cost-effective solar markets, all founded in critical Guiding Principles (see panel, right). Put in place four simple policies, and any state or utility can develop a world-beating solar market. Get the details wrong in just one, and the market can come to a halt.
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 Standards and Incentives
All energy is incentivized. Good incentive design can ramp your solar market up as you rein in spending.
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 Net Metering
Solar customers save energy – they should save money, too. Learn how to give customers energy choice so that their energy savings can help pay for their solar investment.
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 Interconnection
A solar system can't go in unless the rules for grid connection are fair and streamlined. Read here to learn how your state can get red tape out of the way of clean tech.
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 Utility Rates and Revenue Policies
The electric bill is where clean energy turns into dollars and cents. Smart rates can drive clean and efficient use of energy while making sure utilities are paid in full; bad ones can encourage sloppy use of energy. Utility revenue policies can also encourage efficient use of energy and on-site generation by customers while maintaining utility profits.
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| Each state's circumstances are unique. What works in one may not in another. But as you adapt the model policies and programs contained on this site to create a cost-effective solar program for your community, your efforts should be guided by ten principles that we have found lead to the most succesful programs. |
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