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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Summer of Solar in July 2021 to celebrate the Americans of different backgrounds who are taking advantage of the sun’s energy and the communities that are making it easier to go solar. 
The campaign featured several “solar citizens”—people who have gone solar. They include:
Check out our Homeowner’s Guide to Solar for detailed information about how to go solar and tell us your solar story below to be involved in future campaigns.
DOE challenged 125 cities, towns, counties, and communities to help fast-track America’s clean energy future by signing up for SolarAPP+, a new tool that instantly reviews residential solar installation permits, by September 2021.
Secretary Granholm visited Laura Morales in Montgomery County, Maryland, which is exploring the use of SolarAPP+, to talk about her experience going solar and how SolarAPP+ could impact solar adoption in her area. Then she called on mayors across the country to accept the challenge. In September, DOE announced that the goal was achieved.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Berkeley homeowners to chat about why they made the decision to get their home #RunningOnSunshine.
We want to hear from you: What challenges and benefits have you experienced going solar? Send us your answers and a photo (preferably with you in it) to solar@ee.doe.gov to get featured on our website.
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