The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed this guide \u22Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local  Governments\u22 to assist local government officials and stakeholders in designing  and implementing strategic local solar plans. The 2011 edition contains the most  recent lessons and successes from the 25 Solar America Cities and other  communities promoting solar energy. Because DOE recognizes that there is no one  path to solar market development, this guide introduces a range of policy and  program options that can help a community build a local solar infrastructure