A new free guide, designed to help communities make informed public policy decisions regarding solar development, is now available at extension.msu.edu/solarzoning.

The guide is tailor-made for Michigan and was written with local planners, officials, legal advisors and policymakers in mind. It explains the current context of solar energy in Michigan, along with the various components and configurations of SES. It also provides principles for how SES might fit within different land use patterns in the state and presents sample language for zoning regulations.

The guide was developed by experts from Michigan State University Extension and Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction, in collaboration with the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute. Further review was conducted by subject matter experts from local government units, legal counsel, energy-related nonprofits, utility experts, and members of academia.

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