The document discusses the SunShot Initiative's goals of making solar energy cost-competitive with traditional energy sources by reducing the cost of solar electricity to $1/watt for utility-scale solar and $1.50/watt for rooftop solar systems by 2020. It outlines the initiative's targets to reduce soft costs through streamlining permitting processes and developing uniform standards across jurisdictions. The initiative also aims to support solar startups and demonstrate new solar manufacturing technologies through public-private partnerships.