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Community Solar Indiana:
Advocacy Toolkit Downloads

Click on each resource below to download it. Each resources is designed to be printed on a single side, in black & white, unless otherwise noted.

Postcard Writing

Advocacy Workshops

Guides for Organizing

Fact Sheets

Community Solar: How does it work?	Learn the basics about how Community Solar works. (8.5x11 PDF)
Benefits of Community Solar	Learn about the many benefits of community solar to consumers and communities. (8.5x11 PDF)
Why is Community Solar Legislation Needed in Indiana?	Learn about why legislation is needed in Indiana, and how it compares to other states. (2-sided, 8.5x11 PDF)
Community Solar Advocacy - What You Can Do	Learn the actions that you and your community can take to advocate for community solar in Indiana. (8.5x11 PDF)
Faith Coalition for Community Solar	Learn about the Faith Coalition for Community Solar in Indiana, and how to get connected! (8.5x11 PDF)
FAQ about Community Solar	Frequently Asked Questions about Community Solar in Indiana. (8.5x11 PDF)

Brochures

Community Solar Brochure (8.5 x 11)	All you need to know about Community Solar in a printable brochure! (2-Sided 8.5x11 PDF)
Community Solar Brochure (8.5x14)	All you need to know about Community Solar in a printable brochure! (2- Sided 8.5x14 PDF)

Organizing a postcard-writing campaign for your community

Printable Postcard Design	If you don't want to design your own postcards, these are a good option that you can print from any color printer! (8.5x11, PDF, color)
Postcard Writing Campaign Guide	Organize a postcard-writing campaign with your community and get everyone involved! (Google doc)
Large Postcard (Printable)	Write postcards to your legislators! Printable PDF (2-sided, full color, 5x7)
Small Postcard (Printable)	Printable PDF (1-sided, full color, 4x6)

Guides for Organizing Advocacy Planning Meetings

Facilitation Guide for Organizing Community Solar Advocacy Meeting	Learn how to facilitate an advocacy planning meeting. (2-sided, 8.5x11 PDF)
Handout for Advocacy Organizing Meeting - House	Organize and find people in target House districts to make your organizing efforts as effective as possible! (2-sided, 8.5x11 PDF)
Handout for Advocacy Organizing Meeting - Senate	Organize and find people in target Senate districts to make your organizing efforts as effective as possible! (2-sided, 8.5x11 PDF)
How to Find & Contact Your Indiana State Legislators	A step-by-step guide to identifying and locating contact information for your IN legislators. (8.5x11, PDF)
Using Legislative District Maps to Find Potential Allies	Use legislative maps to explore whether you know other people and organizations in these districts with an interest in community solar. (2-sided 8.5x11)

Advocacy 101

How to Find & Contact Your Indiana State Legislators	A step-by-step guide to identifying and locating contact information for your IN legislators. (8.5x11, PDF)
Best Practices: How to Communicate with Your Legislators	Learn to communicate with your legislator in the most effective way - like a person! (2-sided, 8.5x11 PDF)
How to Find & Contact Your Candidates for Office in an Election Year	Election years are great times to contact the candidates who are competing for your vote and to educate them on the issues you care about! (8.5x11 PDF)
Talking With Your Legislator - Do’s and Don’ts	Learn how to leave an impression when you meet with your legislators. (8.5x11 PDF)
Sample Emails for Community Solar Outreach	Use these email templates to reach out to your community. (Google doc)
Postcard Writing Campaign Guide	Organize a postcard-writing campaign with your community and get everyone involved! (Google doc)
Large Postcard (Printable)	Write postcards to your legislators! Printable PDF (2-sided, full color, 5x7)
Small Postcard (Printable)	Printable PDF (1-sided, full color, 4x6)

Advocacy Workshops

Advocacy Workshops

Organize a workshop with Faith in Place Action Fund staff to make your advocacy even more effective! (Google doc)

Helpful videos

Energy in Indiana – by Tom Bogenschutz

Explains how state policies that support private investments in solar could put utility’s electricity rates on a more affordable path.

Fact Sheets

Brochures

Guides for Organizing

Postcards

Advocacy 101

Advocacy Workshops

Videos

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