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# American Cities Climate Challenge

Helping U.S. Cities Advanced Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals

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## Pages

- [Home](https://cityrenewables.org/)
- [What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Apply)](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-to-apply/)
- [Tax Credits for Renewable Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/tax-credits-for-renewable-energy/)
- [Acknowledgments](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/overview/acknowledgments/)
- [Types of Federal Assistance](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-funding/types-of-federal-assistance/)
- [Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/prevailing-wage-and-apprenticeship-requirements/)
- [Leveraging Energy Transition “Adders”](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/leveraging-energy-transition-adders/)
- [Direct Pay for Tax-Exempt Entities ](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/direct-pay-for-tax-exempt-entities/)
- [Community Project Funding for Local Climate Action ](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-funding/community-project-funding-for-local-climate-action/)
- [Stacking & Leveraging Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/stacking-and-leveraging-resources/)
- [Develop an Outline for the Grant Application Before the Announcement](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/develop-an-outline-for-the-grant-application-before-the-announcement/)
- [Create a Project “Pitch” to Get Buy-In](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/create-a-project-pitch-to-get-buy-in/)
- [Create a Project “Pitch” to Get Buy-In](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/create-a-project-pitch-to-get-buy-in/)
- [Shortlist Programs of Interest](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/shortlist-programs-of-interest/)
- [Prepare for Grant Applications](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/prepare-for-grant-applications/)
- [Introduction](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/overview/introduction/)
- [Evaluate Potential Regions and Technologies](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/evaluate-potential-regions-and-technologies/)
- [Local Government Renewables Action Tracker](https://cityrenewables.org/local-government-renewables-action-tracker/)
- [Tools & Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/tools-resources/) - Note on resource relevance: While some resources in this library were published several years ago, they have been reviewed as recently as 2026 for continued relevance. Specific data points, cost estimates, policy references, and incentive information may be outdated, but the underlying concepts, procurement approaches, project structures, and lessons learned remain valuable for cities, utilities,
- [Engaging with State Energy Regulators](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/engaging-with-state-energy-regulators/)
- [Engaging with Electric Utilities](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/engaging-with-electric-utilities/)
- [Engaging with State Energy Offices](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/engaging-with-state-energy-offices/)
- [Engaging in Wholesale Energy Markets](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/engaging-in-wholesale-energy-markets/)
- [Engagement Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/overview/)
- [Develop and Issue an RFP](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/run-an-rfp-process-to-select-the-installers/develop-and-issue-an-rfp/)
- [Launch the Campaign](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/launch-and-manage-the-campaign/launch-the-campaign/)
- [Identify the Message and Messengers](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-outreach-strategy-and-materials/identify-the-message-and-messengers/)
- [Plan the Outreach Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-outreach-strategy-and-materials/plan-the-outreach-strategy/)
- [Develop the Outreach Materials](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-outreach-strategy-and-materials/develop-the-outreach-materials/)
- [Reduce the Price of the Solar System](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/integrate-financial-solutions-for-lower-income-residents/reduce-the-price-of-the-solar-system/)
- [Partner with Mission-Aligned Financial institutions](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/integrate-financial-solutions-for-lower-income-residents/partner-with-mission-aligned-financial-institutions/)
- [Integrate Credit Enhancement or Alternative Mechanisms](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/integrate-financial-solutions-for-lower-income-residents/integrate-credit-enhancement-or-alternative-mechanisms/)
- [Determine Roles and Responsibilities for the Solarize Team ](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/determine-campaign-roles-goals-and-structure/determine-roles-and-responsibilities-for-the-solarize-team/)
- [Set Goals ](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/determine-campaign-roles-goals-and-structure/set-goals/)
- [Plan the Campaign’s Structure and Time Line  ](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/determine-campaign-roles-goals-and-structure/plan-the-campaigns-structure-and-time-line/)
- [Secure Buy-in from Community Partners ](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-the-core-team/secure-buy-in-from-community-partners/)
- [Secure Internal Buy-in](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-the-core-team/secure-internal-buy-in/)
- [Identify the Solarize Campaign Manager ](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-the-core-team/identify-the-solarize-campaign-manager/)
- [FFOLD Content](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold-content/)
- [America's Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization](https://cityrenewables.org/afford-intro/) - Navigating hundreds of federal funding opportunities can be overwhelming. Our funding tool, America’s Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization (AFFORD), is designed to help you identify, compare, and prioritize federal funding, tax credits, and other incentives. This free tool is primarily intended to streamline public, non-profit, and community efforts to increase understanding of eligible
- [Overview](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/overview/)
- [Developing A Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/developing-a-strategy/)
- [Funding Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/)
- [Compare Programs](https://cityrenewables.org/compare-programs/)
- [Large-Scale Renewables Aggregation Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/)
- [Solarize](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/)
- [Research and Build Team](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/)
- [Discuss and Refine Project Details](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/align-on-desired-project-details/discuss-and-refine-project-details/)
- [Align on Legal, Accounting, and Risk Management Considerations](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/align-on-desired-project-details/align-on-legal-accounting-and-risk-management-considerations/)
- [Align on Desired Project Details](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/align-on-desired-project-details/)
- [Prepare a Pitch [Pitch #1]](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/get-internal-buy-in/prepare-a-pitch-pitch-1/)
- [Pitch to Senior Leaders [Pitch #2]](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/start-the-procurement-process/pitch-to-senior-leaders-pitch-2/)
- [Align on Co-Benefits Requirements](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/align-on-desired-project-details/align-on-co-benefits-requirements/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/amonitor-and-share/)
- [Negotiate and Sign Contracts](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/negotiate-and-sign-contracts/)
- [Request and Evaluate Proposals](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/request-and-evaluate-proposals/)
- [Start the Procurement Process](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/start-the-procurement-process/)
- [Form a Procurement Group](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/)
- [Get Internal Buy-In ](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/get-internal-buy-in/)
- [Understand the Basics](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/understand-the-basics/)
- [Evaluate RFP Responses and Select Installer](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/run-an-rfp-process-to-select-the-installers/evaluate-rfp-responses-and-select-installer/)
- [Determine the Selection Committee](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/run-an-rfp-process-to-select-the-installers/determine-the-selection-committee/)
- [Create the Campaign Website](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-outreach-strategy-and-materials/create-the-campaign-website/)
- [Develop Outreach Strategy and Materials](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-outreach-strategy-and-materials/)
- [Run an RFP Process to Select the Installers](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/run-an-rfp-process-to-select-the-installers/)
- [Maintain Campaign Momentum](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/launch-and-manage-the-campaign/maintain-campaign-momentum/)
- [Manage Participants and Track Campaign Progress](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/launch-and-manage-the-campaign/manage-participants-and-track-campaign-progress/)
- [Launch and Manage the Campaign](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/launch-and-manage-the-campaign/)
- [Integrate Financial Solutions for Lower-Income Residents](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/integrate-financial-solutions-for-lower-income-residents/)
- [Determine Campaign Roles, Goals, and Structure](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/determine-campaign-roles-goals-and-structure/)
- [Develop the Core Team](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-the-core-team/)
- [Identify Potential Community Partners](https://cityrenewables.org/solarize/develop-the-core-team/identify-potential-community-partners/)
- [Understand the Benefits of Aggregation](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/understand-the-basics/understand-the-benefits-of-aggregation/)
- [Identify Procurement Options for Aggregation](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/understand-the-basics/identify-procurement-options-for-aggregation/)
- [Learn From Successful Aggregation Projects](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/understand-the-basics/learn-from-successful-aggregation-projects/)
- [Technology-Aided Procurement (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/request-and-evaluate-proposals/technology-aided-procurement/)
- [Evaluate Proposals](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/request-and-evaluate-proposals/evaluate-proposals/)
- [Finalize RFP Participation and Buyer Commitments](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/start-the-procurement-process/finalize-rfp-participation-and-buyer-commitments/)
- [Secure Final Approval [Pitch #3] and Sign Separate Contracts](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/negotiate-and-sign-contracts/secure-final-approval-pitch-3-and-sign-separate-contracts/)
- [Manage Risks During Contract Negotiations](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/negotiate-and-sign-contracts/manage-risks-during-contract-negotiations/)
- [Negotiate Contract Terms](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/negotiate-and-sign-contracts/negotiate-contract-terms/)
- [Develop a Request for Proposal](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/request-and-evaluate-proposals/develop-a-request-for-proposal/)
- [Identify Renewable Procurement Needs](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/get-internal-buy-in/identify-renewable-procurement-needs/)
- [Review Legal Considerations](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/get-internal-buy-in/review-legal-considerations/)
- [Review Accounting Considerations](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/get-internal-buy-in/review-accounting-considerations/)
- [Identify Partners](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/identify-partners/)
- [Assess Interest and Compare Needs](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/assess-interest-and-compare-needs/)
- [Establish a Governance Structure](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/establish-a-governance-structure/)
- [Formalize the Partnership](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/formalize-the-partnership/)
- [Select a Consultant (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/form-a-procurement-group/select-a-consultant-optional/)
- [Align on Project Evaluation Criteria](https://cityrenewables.org/aggregation/align-on-desired-project-details/align-on-project-evaluation-criteria/)
- [Understand Legal and Accounting Risk](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/understand-legal-and-accounting-risk/)
- [Consider How to Manage RECs](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/consider-how-to-manage-recs/)
- [Select an Ownership Model](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/economics-and-ownership/select-an-ownership-model/)
- [Transactions Tracker](https://cityrenewables.org/transaction-tracker/) - The methodology used to create this tool is described here on WRI's website. The data and sources for the transactions documented in this tool can be downloaded in Excel format here on WRI's website.
- [Understanding Available Incentives](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/)
- [Understanding Available Funding](https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-funding/)
- [Research and Build Team](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/)
- [Develop a Request for Proposals (RFP)](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/develop-a-request-for-proposals-rfp/)
- [Develop a Request for Proposals (RFP)](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/develop-a-request-for-proposals-rfp/)
- [Run an RFP](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/run-an-rfp/)
- [Solicit Bids and Select a Project Developer](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/solicit-bids-and-select-a-project-developer/)
- [2021 City Renewables Deals](https://cityrenewables.org/2021-city-renewables-deals/) - 10 of the Most Noteworthy Local Government Renewables Deals of 2021 The latest IPCC report emphasized the important roles of cities in the climate fight along with the many opportunities for cities to lead on climate action. In 2021, local government leadership on the transition to renewable energy continued to surge with another record year,
- [City Stories & Videos](https://cityrenewables.org/city-stories/) - Learn about the efforts of U.S. local governments around the country leading the transition to renewable energy. These city stories and city story videos provide an overview of local government renewable energy projects and programs, and the journeys cities and counties took to implement them, including information about challenges faced, lessons learned, and broader community
- [Quantify Your Current and Future Energy Use](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/quantify-your-current-and-future-energy-use/)
- [Evaluate Potential Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/evaluate-potential-goals/)
- [Clarify Your City’s Priorities](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/clarify-your-citys-priorities/)
- [Short-List and Prioritize Specific Renewable Energy Initiatives](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/short-list-and-prioritize-specific-renewable-energy-initiatives/)
- [Share Your Story](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/monitor-progress-and-share-story/share-your-story/)
- [Finalize Your Financial Analysis](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/evaluate-and-sign/finalize-your-financial-analysis-and-prepare-your-presentation/)
- [Understand Developers’ Needs](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/evaluate-and-sign/understand-developers-needs/)
- [Discover Providers and Pricing (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/discover-providers-and-pricing-optional/)
- [Build a Team](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/build-a-deal-team/)
- [Understand Price Risk](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/understand-price-risk/)
- [Virtual PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/)
- [Share Your Story](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/monitor-and-share/share-your-story/)
- [Finalize the Financial Analysis](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/evaluate-and-sign/finalize-the-financial-analysis/)
- [Understand the Developer’s Needs](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/evaluate-and-sign/understand-the-developers-needs/)
- [Discover Providers and Pricing (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/discover-providers-and-pricing-optional/)
- [Build a Team](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/build-a-team/)
- [Review the Technical Risks](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/review-the-technical-risks/)
- [Consider How to Manage RECs](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/consider-how-to-manage-recs/)
- [Understand Your Market](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/understand-your-market/)
- [test](https://cityrenewables.org/test/)
- [Engagement Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-guidance/)
- [Understand Basis Risk](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/research-and-build-team/understand-basis-risk/)
- [Review the Financial Risks](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/review-the-financial-risks/)
- [2020 City Renewables Deals](https://cityrenewables.org/2020-city-renewables-deals/) - 10 of the Most Noteworthy Local Government Renewables Deals of 2020 Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn in 2020, US local governments bought more renewable energy in 2020 than any year before, according to the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker. Nearly 100 cities and counties across 33 states completed 143
- [Leverage Value from Existing Assets](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/leverage-value-from-existing-assets/)
- [Leverage Value from Existing Assets (e.g., brownfields, airports, and parking structures)](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/leverage-value-from-existing-assets-e-g-brownfields-airports-and-parking-structures/)
- [Identify Your Options](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/identify-your-options/)
- [City Stories Video Library](https://cityrenewables.org/city-stories-video-library/)
- [Monitor System Performance](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/monitor-and-share/monitor-system-performance/)
- [Prescreen all Potential Sites](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/siting-and-potential/prescreen-all-potential-sites/)
- [Celebrate Successes and Share Your Story](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/monitor-and-share/celebrate-successes-and-share-your-story/)
- [Run an RFI (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/run-an-rfi-optional/)
- [Evaluate the Project Economics](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/economics-and-ownership/evaluate-the-project-economics/)
- [Assess Economics and Ownership](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/economics-and-ownership/)
- [Estimate Solar Energy Potential for Prioritized Sites](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/siting-and-potential/estimate-solar-energy-potential-for-prioritized-sites/)
- [Evaluate Solar Potential](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/siting-and-potential/)
- [Identify and Prioritize Goals for Your On-Site Solar Project](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/teams-and-goals/identify-and-prioritize-goals-for-your-on-site-solar-project/)
- [Form an On-Site Solar Team](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/teams-and-goals/form-an-on-site-solar-team/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/share-your-story/)
- [Reduce Project Costs to Capture Economic Savings for the City](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/reduce-project-costs-to-capture-economic-savings-for-the-city/)
- [Enable Clean Energy Access to Low-Income Populations](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/enable-clean-energy-access-to-low-income-populations/)
- [Enable Clean Energy Access to Low-Income Populations](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/enable-clean-energy-access-to-low-income-populations/)
- [Support Local Economic Development and Job Creation](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/support-local-economic-development-and-job-creation/)
- [Support Local Economic Development and Job Creation](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/support-local-economic-development-and-job-creation/)
- [Support Local Economic Development and Job Creation](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/support-local-economic-development-and-job-creation/)
- [Plan Your Project](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/)
- [Identify Your Subscription/Ownership Model](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/identify-your-subscription-ownership-model/)
- [Conduct the Site Selection](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/conduct-the-site-selection/)
- [Understand Regulations for Community Solar Siting](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/understand-regulations-for-community-solar-siting/)
- [Learn What Percentage of a Project Your City Can Subscribe To, Given Your Local Regulations](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/learn-what-percentage-of-a-project-your-city-can-subscribe-to-given-your-local-regulations/)
- [Reduce Project Costs to Capture Economic Savings for the City](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/reduce-project-costs-to-capture-economic-savings-for-the-city/)
- [Enable Clean Energy Access to Low-Income Populations](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/enable-clean-energy-access-to-low-income-populations/)
- [Leverage Existing City Programs and Departments to Improve Community Solar Project(s)](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/leverage-existing-city-programs-and-departments/)
- [Assess the Value of Candidate Sites and Consider Issuing a RFI or RFP to Understand Lease and/or Project Pricing for Your City-Owned Site(s)](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/assess-the-value-of-candidate-sites-and-consider-issuing-a-rfi-or-rfp-to-understand-lease-and-or-project-pricing-for-your-city-owned-sites/)
- [Screen City Properties for Potential Solar Development and Weigh the Costs and Benefits of Using a Municipal Property to Site Your Community Solar Project](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/screen-city-properties-for-potential-solar-development-and-weigh-the-costs-and-benefits-of-using-a-municipal-property-to-site-your-community-solar-project/)
- [Evaluate the Various Subscription Projects/Models Available to You](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/evaluate-the-various-subscription-projects-models-available-to-you/)
- [Subscriber](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/city-roles/subscriber/)
- [Understand Your Regulatory Context](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/regulatory-context/)
- [Make the Case to City Leadership](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/make-the-case-to-city-leadership/)
- [Engage Potential External Partners](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/engage-potential-external-partners/)
- [Understand Why Cities Buy Renewable Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/understand-why-cities-buy-renewable-energy/)
- [Enable Clean Energy Access to Low-Income Populations](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/enable-clean-energy-access-to-low-income-populations/)
- [Subscription Models](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/subscription-models/)
- [Negotiate the Contract and Obtain Final Approval](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/evaluate-and-sign/negotiate-the-contract-and-obtain-final-approval/)
- [Negotiate the Contract and Obtain Final Approval](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/evaluate-and-sign/negotiate-the-contract-and-obtain-final-approval/)
- [Clarify the Approval Process](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/clarify-the-approval-process/)
- [Transactions Form](https://cityrenewables.org/transactions-form/) - To nominate a transaction for inclusion in the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker, please use the form below to enter information on renewable energy transactions announced by cities, municipal utilities, counties, and community choice aggregations.​
- [Engagement Form](https://cityrenewables.org/engagement-form/) - To nominate a transaction for inclusion in the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker, please use the form below to enter information on renewable energy transactions announced by cities, municipal utilities, counties, and community choice aggregations.​
- [Obtain Approvals](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/utilize-the-green-tariff/obtain-approvals/)
- [Develop a Team](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/key-opportunities/develop-a-team/)
- [Create a plan of action](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/create-a-plan-of-action/)
- [Form Your Teams and Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/teams-and-goals/)
- [Engage Your Electricity Provider](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/research-and-build-team/engage-your-electricity-provider/)
- [Sign Up for the Green Tariff Program](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/utilize-the-green-tariff/sign-up-for-the-green-tariff-program/)
- [Direct Ownership](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/understand-ownership-models/direct-ownership/)
- [Third-Party Ownership](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/understand-ownership-models/third-party-ownership/)
- [Utility Ownership](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/understand-ownership-models/utility-ownership/)
- [Understand Ownership Models](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/understand-ownership-models/)
- [Off-Site Physical PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/)
- [Run Your Solicitation Process](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/)
- [Help Facilitate Permitting and Zoning Processes](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/help-facilitate-permitting-and-zoning-processes/)
- [Monitor the Green Tariff for Changes](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/monitor-and-share/monitor-the-green-tariff-for-changes/)
- [Institute Long-Term Monitoring and Oversight Processes](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/monitor-and-share/institute-long-term-monitoring-and-oversight-processes/)
- [Stay Engaged During Project Construction](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/monitor-and-share/stay-engaged-during-project-construction/)
- [Develop a Business-as-Usual Forecast](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/evaluate-and-sign/develop-a-business-as-usual-forecast/)
- [Evaluate Financial Impacts](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/develop-an-implementation-plan/evaluate-financial-impacts/)
- [Overview](https://cityrenewables.org/overview/)
- [On-Site Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/)
- [Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/)
- [Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/)
- [Prioritize Initiatives](https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/)
- [Finalize Your Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/finalize-your-goals/)
- [Develop a Numbers-Based Renewables Plan (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/develop-a-numbers-based-renewables-plan-optional/)
- [Your Current Situation](https://cityrenewables.org/your-current-situation/)
- [Developing a Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/developing-a-strategy/)
- [Becoming a Project Manager](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/)
- [Becoming a Facilitator](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/)
- [Becoming a Host](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/)
- [Becoming a Subscriber](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/)
- [Project Manager](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/city-roles/project-manager/)
- [Facilitator](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/city-roles/facilitator/)
- [Host](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/city-roles/host/)
- [Select Your City's Roles](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/city-roles/)
- [options test](https://cityrenewables.org/options-test/) - Potential Renewable Procurement Options in Colorado: Community Solar Learn More Green Tariff Learn More On-Site Solar Learn More Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) Learn More Off-Site Physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Not Available in Colorado
- [Procurement Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-guidance/)
- [Checkout](https://cityrenewables.org/checkout/)
- [Purchase Confirmation](https://cityrenewables.org/checkout/purchase-confirmation/) - Thank you for your purchase!
- [Transaction Failed](https://cityrenewables.org/checkout/transaction-failed/) - Your transaction failed, please try again or contact site support.
- [Purchase History](https://cityrenewables.org/checkout/purchase-history/)
- [Key Program Terms](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/key-opportunities/key-program-terms/)
- [Share Your Story](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/monitor-and-share/share-your-story/)
- [Stay Engaged During Project Construction](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/monitor-progress-and-share-story/stay-engaged-during-project-construction/)
- [Distribute a Request for Proposals and Create a Short List](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/distribute-a-request-for-proposals-and-create-a-short-list/)
- [Distribute a Request for Proposals and Create a Short List](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/distribute-a-request-for-proposals-and-create-a-short-list/)
- [Request Data for Prioritized Sites](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/siting-and-potential/request-data-for-prioritized-sites/)
- [Capture and Document Lessons Learned](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/monitor-and-share/capture-and-document-lessons-learned/)
- [Project and Subscription Management](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/project-and-subscription-management/)
- [Develop Your Subscription Management Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-project-manager/develop-your-subscription-management-strategy/)
- [Leverage Value from Existing Assets](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/leverage-value-from-existing-assets/)
- [Facilitate Partnerships or Coordinate Project Research, Development, and Aggregation](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/facilitate-partnerships-or-coordinate-project-research-development-and-aggregation/)
- [Conduct Outreach and Educate the Community About Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-facilitator/conduct-outreach-and-educate-the-community-about-community-solar/)
- [Screen for Interconnection](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/screen-for-interconnection/)
- [Renewable Options by State](https://cityrenewables.org/renewable-options/) - This page provides an overview of your state’s electricity mix, renewable portfolio standard progress, regulatory status, and renewable procurement options that may be available to cities in your state. The materials here are a living resource, and as states and cities progress towards a renewable future, the website will be updated accordingly. We welcome your
- [Consider Working with a Solar Siting Consultant to Ensure Site Suitability](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/consider-working-with-a-solar-siting-consultant-to-ensure-site-suitability/)
- [Reduce Project Costs to Capture Economic Savings for the City](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/reduce-project-costs-to-capture-economic-savings-for-the-city/)
- [Evaluate Ways to Mitigate Subscription Contract Risks](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-subscriber/evaluate-ways-to-mitigate-subscription-contract-risks/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/monitor-and-share/)
- [Key Opportunities](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/key-opportunities/)
- [Utilize the Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/utilize-the-green-tariff/)
- [Develop an Implementation Plan](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/develop-an-implementation-plan/)
- [Available Green Tariff Options](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/key-opportunities/available-green-tariff-options/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/monitor-progress-and-share-story/)
- [Reduce project costs to capture economic savings for the city](https://cityrenewables.org/community-solar/plan-your-project/becoming-a-host/reduce-project-costs-to-capture-economic-savings-for-the-city/)
- [Institute Long-Term Monitoring and Oversight Processes](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/monitor-progress-and-share-story/institute-long-term-monitoring-and-oversight-processes/)
- [Model Possible Future Scenarios](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/evaluate-and-sign/model-possible-future-scenarios/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/monitor-and-share/)
- [Negotiate Final Terms and Award a Contract](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/negotiate-final-terms-and-award-a-contract/)
- [Run an RFQ (Optional)](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/run-an-rfq-optional/)
- [Determine Your Solicitation Process](https://cityrenewables.org/on-site-solar/run-your-solicitation-process/determine-your-solicitation-process/)
- [USDN Forum](https://cityrenewables.org/forum/) - Discussion Groups Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) members can use the links below to chat with other cities implementing solar projects in their own jurisdictions. Not a USDN member? Click here to learn more.
- [Evaluate and Sign](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/evaluate-and-sign/)
- [Engage with Your Utility](https://cityrenewables.org/green-tariffs/key-opportunities/engage-with-your-utility/)
- [Request and Evaluate Proposals](https://cityrenewables.org/vppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/)
- [Monitor and Share](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/monitor-and-share/)
- [Evaluate and Sign](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/evaluate-and-sign/)
- [Request and Evaluate Proposals](https://cityrenewables.org/off-site-physical-ppa/request-and-evaluate-proposals/)
- [Select Your State](https://cityrenewables.org/select-your-state/)
- [Project Economics and Ownership Structures](https://cityrenewables.org/project-economics-and-ownership-structures-2/)
- [Project Sites and Solar Potential](https://cityrenewables.org/project-sites-and-solar-potential-2/)
- [Goals And Teams](https://cityrenewables.org/goals-and-teams-2/)
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## Resources

- [Renewable Energy Fund Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Grants RFP (2019)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/renewable-energy-fund-low-and-moderate-income-community-solar-grants-rfp-2019/) - This RFP from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission solicits proposals for community solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that provide direct benefits to low- and moderate-income (LMI) residential customers. The solicitation outlines grant eligibility requirements, project design considerations, financing structures, participant benefit calculations, and proposal evaluation criteria. Communities, utilities, housing providers, and state agencies can use this document as a reference for developing community solar programs that prioritize energy affordability, equitable access, and benefits for low-income households.
- [Phase II - Puerto Rico Resilient Schools Microgrid Project RFP (2019)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/phase-ii-puerto-rico-resilient-schools-microgrid-project-rfp-2019/) - This RFP, issued by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and Save the Children following Hurricane Maria, solicits proposals for solar-plus-storage microgrids at six public schools in Puerto Rico. The procurement includes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for resilient energy systems designed to support critical school operations during grid outages. Organizations interested in deploying resilient solar and storage projects at schools, community facilities, or emergency shelters can use this document as a reference for developing microgrid procurements, defining resilience requirements, incorporating battery storage, and structuring EPC solicitations for critical infrastructure.
- [WMATA Solar Ground Leases RFP (2019)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/wmata-solar-ground-leases-rfp-2019/) - This RFP, issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), solicits proposals from solar developers to lease and develop solar photovoltaic projects on WMATA-owned properties. The document provides a useful example of how a public agency can structure a solar ground lease procurement, including site selection criteria, developer qualifications, lease terms, technical requirements, and evaluation procedures. Cities, transit agencies, and other public entities considering solar development on publicly owned land can use this RFP as a reference when designing their own solar leasing solicitations.
- [Montgomery County Request for Energy Proposals: Purchase of Electricity from Solar Photovoltaic Systems Hosted on Montgomery County Facilities (2015)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/montgomery-county-request-for-energy-proposals-purchase-of-electricity-from-solar-photovoltaic-systems-hosted-on-montgomery-county-facilities-2015/) - Request for Energy Proposals (RFEP) issued by Montgomery County, Maryland seeking a third-party developer to install, own, operate, finance, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on county facilities. The County would purchase the electricity generated through a power purchase agreement (PPA) structure, supporting local clean energy deployment and county climate goals.
- [Montgomery County Cooperative Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) RFREP (2015)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/montgomery-county-cooperative-renewable-energy-certificates-rec-rfrep-2015/) - This cooperative solicitation from Montgomery County, Maryland sought renewable energy certificates (RECs) on behalf of the County and participating local government agencies. The RFREP outlines procurement requirements, REC eligibility criteria, environmental attributes, reporting requirements, and pricing structures. The document provides an example of how local governments can aggregate demand and use cooperative procurement to purchase renewable energy attributes and support clean energy goals.
- [Montgomery County Microgrids on County Facilities RFEP (2014)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/montgomery-county-microgrids-on-county-facilities-rfep-2014/) - This RFP from Montgomery County, Maryland sought public-private partners to develop, own, and operate microgrids on county facilities. The solicitation focused on improving resilience at critical public facilities through the deployment of distributed energy resources, including on-site generation, energy storage, and combined heat and power systems. The document provides an example of how local governments can procure microgrids and other distributed energy solutions through innovative public-private partnership models.
- [Green Upgrade Calculator](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/green-upgrade-calculator/) - The Green Upgrade Calculator is an interactive tool that helps users evaluate the cost, energy, and environmental benefits of clean residential technologies. This includes any combination of upgrades such as rooftop solar, battery storage, air- and ground-source heat pumps, weatherization, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric vehicles
- [Tennessee Valley Authority 2019 Renewable Energy RFP](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tennessee-valley-authority-2019-renewable-energy-rfp/) - This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure large-scale renewable energy resources through competitive solicitation. The document outlines requirements for renewable energy projects, proposal evaluation criteria, pricing and financial information, project execution plans, and power purchase agreement (PPA) considerations. Utilities, local governments, and other large energy buyers can use this resource as a reference when designing renewable energy procurements that seek new generation capacity, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and renewable energy projects paired with battery energy storage systems.
- [Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2 MW / 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System RFP (2017)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pedernales-electric-cooperative-2-mw-4-mwh-battery-energy-storage-system-rfp-2017/) - This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) through a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. The document includes project specifications, evaluation criteria, contractor qualifications, ownership cost considerations, operations and maintenance requirements, and procurement procedures. Utilities, municipalities, airports, and other large energy users can use this resource as a reference when developing solicitations for battery storage projects intended to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, support renewable energy integration, and meet energy resilience goals.
- [City of Boulder Solar Strategy Implementation RFQ (2018)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-boulder-solar-strategy-implementation-rfq-2018/) - This RFQ provides an example of how a city can procure technical expertise to develop and implement a local solar strategy. The document outlines qualifications sought for solar planning, financing, ownership models, community solar development, policy analysis, and project implementation support. Cities can use this resource as a reference when seeking consultants to evaluate solar deployment opportunities, develop financing strategies, assess regulatory considerations, and support municipal solar project development.
- [Request for Qualifications: Independent Power Producer for Solar Energy in Seychelles (2015)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-qualifications-independent-power-producer-for-solar-energy-in-seychelles-2015/) - RFQ issued by the Seychelles Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change to identify and prequalify independent power producers (IPPs) for a future solar energy project. The RFQ seeks qualified developers to design, build, operate, and maintain a solar photovoltaic system that will supply electricity to the Seychelles grid through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Shortlisted bidders would later be invited to respond to a formal RFP.
- [San Diego International Airport Request for Proposals for Batter Energy Storage Systems (2018)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/san-diego-international-airport-request-for-proposals-for-batter-energy-storage-systems-2018/) - RFP issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority seeking a vendor to design, engineer, procure, install, operate, and maintain a battery energy storage system (BESS) at San Diego International Airport. The RFP outlines project requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, utility interconnection considerations, and opportunities to reduce electricity costs and demand charges through energy storage deployment.
- [Denver Community Solar Garden Third-Party Lease RFQ/RFP (2017)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/denver-community-solar-garden-third-party-lease-rfq-rfp-2017/) - This RFQ/RFP solicits proposals to develop, operate, and maintain a community solar garden on city-owned property in Denver, Colorado through a third-party lease agreement. The document outlines project requirements, contractor qualifications, proposal submission procedures, and evaluation criteria. Cities can use this resource as an example of procuring community solar projects on municipal land through a third-party ownership and lease structure.
- [NY Green Bank RFP for Construction and Aggregation-to-Term Financing for Community Distributed Generation Solar Projects with Energy Storage (2018)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/ny-green-bank-rfp-for-construction-and-aggregation-to-term-financing-for-community-distributed-generation-solar-projects-with-energy-storage-2018/) - This RFP seeks proposals for construction and aggregation-to-term financing for portfolios of community distributed generation (CDG) solar projects, including projects paired with energy storage. The solicitation outlines financing structures designed to reduce transaction costs, standardize project development, and expand access to private capital for distributed energy resources. Cities can use this resource to understand how green banks and public financing institutions support community solar deployment, energy storage integration, and scalable clean energy investment.
- [CPS Energy Community Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP (2018) ](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/cps-energy-community-solar-power-purchase-agreement-ppa-rfp-2018/) - This RFP solicits proposals for the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of up to 5 MW of community solar generation under a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CPS Energy. The document outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission requirements. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure a community solar procurement and PPA solicitation.
- [National Grid: Request for Proposal for Non- Wires Alternative Solutions (2017)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/national-grid-request-for-proposal-for-non-wires-alternative-solutions-2017/) - This RFP solicits market-based non-wires alternative (NWA) solutions to address projected electric system constraints in Old Forge, New York. The document outlines project goals, evaluation criteria, and proposal requirements for distributed energy resources, demand response, energy efficiency, storage, and other alternatives that could defer or replace traditional transmission and distribution infrastructure investments. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure competitive solicitations for grid modernization and distributed energy solutions.
- [City of Minneapolis-Request for Information for Electricity from Renewable Generation Sources (2019)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-minneapolis-request-for-information-for-electricity-from-renewable-generation-sources-2019/) - RFI issued by the City of Minneapolis in 2019 to explore renewable electricity procurement options capable of meeting 100% renewable energy goals for both municipal operations and community-wide electricity use. The document outlines the city’s objectives, including additionality, local generation, affordability, workforce development, and long-term contracting considerations. Other local governments can use this RFI as a model for assessing renewable energy market opportunities, engaging potential suppliers, and shaping procurement strategies that align with ambitious clean energy and community-benefit goals.
- [City of Houston 30 MW Renewable Energy PPA RFP (2014)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-houston-30-mw-renewable-energy-ppa-rfp-2014/) - Request for proposals issued by the City of Houston for a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure up to 30 MW of renewable energy. The RFP outlines project requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and proposal submission procedures for renewable energy developers seeking to supply electricity to the city under a long-term agreement.
- [City of Houston – Supply of Electricity and Related Services RFP ](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-houston-supply-of-electricity-and-related-services-rfp/) - Example municipal electricity procurement RFP from the City of Houston covering citywide electricity supply, evaluation criteria, contracting requirements, and vendor selection processes. Useful for cities developing or updating energy supply solicitations.
- [GRID Alternatives/ Denver Housing Authority- 2MW DC Solar Garden RFP](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/grid-alternatives-denver-housing-authority-2mw-dc-solar-garden-rfp/) - Request for proposals for equipment, engineering, and installation services for a 2 MW DC Community Solar Garden project owned by the Denver Housing Authority. Includes project scope, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing, and partnership requirements.
- [CPS Energy RFP for 2023 Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/cps-energy-rfp-for-2023-community-solar/) - CPS Energy’s Community Solar Program RFP provides an example of how utilities can procure community solar projects. The solicitation includes project requirements, PPA terms, evaluation criteria, community impact considerations, customer administration requirements, and renewable energy credit (REC) provisions that can inform future community solar procurements.
- [City of Austin RFP for Multi-Site Solar December 2025](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-austin-rfp-for-multi-site-solar-december-2025/) - The solicitation provides a detailed example of how local governments can procure on-site solar projects, including technical requirements, financing strategies, proposal evaluation criteria, sustainability goals, community benefits, operations and maintenance requirements, and project implementation considerations.
- [Annapolis Landfill Solar RFP 2014](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/annapolis-landfill-solar-rfp-2014/) - This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure a developer for a renewable energy project on a closed landfill site. Issued by the City of Annapolis, the solicitation seeks proposals for the development, financing, operation, and maintenance of the Annapolis Renewable Energy Park on the city’s former landfill property. The document includes proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, lease terms, and supporting attachments for landfill solar development.
- [Request for Proposals to Develop a Solar Panel Array Project- SWACO](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-to-develop-a-solar-panel-array-project-swaco/) - This RFP provides an example of how a public agency can solicit proposals to develop a solar panel array project on agency-owned property. Issued by SWACO, the solicitation outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, developer qualifications, financial considerations, implementation approaches, and contract terms for the development and operation of a solar energy project.
- [Request for Proposals: City of San Antonio-Municipal On-Site Solar PV System Services](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-city-of-san-antonio-municipal-on-site-solar-pv-system-services/) - This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure on-site solar photovoltaic systems across municipal facilities. Issued by the City of San Antonio, the solicitation outlines project scope, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, site information, electricity usage data, and contract provisions for rooftop and parking canopy solar installations.
- [ROCSPOT Community-Scale Solar RFP](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/rocspot-community-scale-solar-rfp/) - This RFP provides an example of how multiple organizations can aggregate demand to procure community-scale solar projects. Facilitated by RMI through the ROCSPOT initiative, the document outlines project requirements, financing terms, evaluation criteria, stakeholder roles, and indicative power purchase agreement terms designed to support approximately 16 MW of community solar capacity.
- [Request for Information: From Prospective Project Managers in the Oregon Community Solar Program Regarding City of Portland as a Major Subscriber](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-information-from-prospective-project-managers-in-the-oregon-community-solar-program-regarding-city-of-portland-as-a-major-subscriber/) - This RFI provides an example of how a local government can evaluate community solar opportunities and participate as a major subscriber. The document outlines project objectives, utility and interconnection considerations, equity and low-income participation goals, and procurement strategies that can inform future community solar solicitations and partnerships.
- [Request for Information: City of Chicago Municipal Electricity Supply, including Renewable Generation Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-information-city-of-chicago-municipal-electricity-supply-including-renewable-generation-resources/) - This RFI provides an example of how a local government can gather market information and evaluate options for municipal electricity supply and renewable energy procurement. The document outlines procurement objectives, project requirements, funding assumptions, risk considerations, and submission guidelines that can inform future renewable energy solicitations.
- [Request for Proposals: New Braunfels Utilities-The Purchase of Renewable Capacity & Energy from Solar Energy Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-new-braunfels-utilities-the-purchase-of-renewable-capacity-energy-from-solar-energy-resources/) - This RFP provides an example of how a municipal utility can competitively procure utility-scale solar energy through a power purchase agreement. The solicitation includes project requirements, proposal pricing, financial qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract negotiation provisions for long-term solar energy procurement.
- [Request for Proposal: City of Detroit-Locally-Sited Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-city-of-detroit-locally-sited-utility-scale-solar-photovoltaic-systems/) - This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure locally sited utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The solicitation includes project requirements, evaluation criteria, community benefits provisions, and multiple financing and ownership structures, including traditional ownership, build-transfer agreements, and virtual power purchase agreements.
- [Request for Proposals: City of Farmers Branch, Texas-Lease of Municipally-Owned, Closed Landfill for Solar Development](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-city-of-farmers-branch-texas-lease-of-municipally-owned-closed-landfill-for-solar-development/) - This RFP issued by the City of Farmers Branch, Texas seeks proposals for the development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a solar energy project on a closed municipal landfill. The solicitation includes options for a land lease and a power purchase agreement (PPA), providing an example of a local government renewable energy procurement.
- [Utility Rate Cases 101: How Local Governments Can Address Rising Electricity Prices](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/utility-rate-cases-101-how-local-governments-can-address-rising-electricity-prices/) - This webinar introduces utility rate cases and explains how local governments can engage in regulatory proceedings to address rising electricity costs. It covers the basics of rate-setting, opportunities for local government participation, and strategies for advocating for affordability, clean energy, and community priorities in utility decision-making.
- [24/7 Carbon-free energy for cities: Opportunities, challenges and pathways for urban energy systems](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/24-7-carbon-free-energy-for-cities-opportunities-challenges-and-pathways-for-urban-energy-systems/) - This resource explores how cities can pursue 24/7 carbon-free energy by matching electricity consumption with carbon-free energy sources on an hourly basis. It examines key opportunities, challenges, and procurement pathways, including the role of clean energy purchasing, grid interactions, storage, and policy strategies in achieving deeper decarbonization.
- [Local Government Cohort on 24/7 Carbon Free Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-cohort-on-24-7-carbon-free-energy/) - This initiative supports local governments pursuing 24/7 carbon-free energy goals by providing peer learning opportunities, technical assistance, and resources. The cohort helps cities collaborate on strategies to procure and match clean energy around the clock while advancing sustainability, reliability, and decarbonization objectives.
- [Power Moves: Local Government Strategy for Utility & PUC Collaboration](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/power-moves-local-government-strategy-for-utility-puc-collaboration/) - This webinar explores how local governments can develop effective strategies for engaging with utilities and public utility commissions (PUCs). It provides a framework for identifying engagement opportunities, aligning utility and regulatory actions with city goals, and building stakeholder support through real-world examples and practical lessons from local governments.
- [Partnerships Plugged In: Regional Coalitions Advancing Energy Policy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/partnerships-plugged-in-regional-coalitions-advancing-energy-policy/) - This webinar explores how regional coalitions of local governments can collaborate to influence utility and regulatory decision-making. Through case studies and practitioner insights, it highlights strategies for coalition building, engagement in utility planning and rate cases, and advancing clean energy and affordability goals through regional partnerships.
- [The Expanding Role of Local Governments in Transmission Planning](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/the-expanding-role-of-local-governments-in-transmission-planning/) - This webinar explores how local governments can engage in transmission planning and shape the development of the electric grid. It explains the implications of FERC Order 1920, highlights opportunities for local government participation, and discusses how transmission planning can support clean energy deployment, affordability, and grid reliability.
- [The Impacts of Wholesale Market Rules and Policies on Clean Energy Goals: A Primer for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/the-impacts-of-wholesale-market-rules-and-policies-on-clean-energy-goals-a-primer-for-local-governments/) - This paper discusses the evolving rules and policies of wholesale markets that can create barriers to local governments' achievement of an effective and rapid clean energy transition. The report reviews the current barriers associated with transmission, market rules, and stakeholder processes across these markets while considering how these barriers affect local government clean energy and decarbonization goals, and the role of effective engagement in addressing these barriers.
- [How Local Governments Can Advance Community Solar for Low- and Moderate-Income Households](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/how-local-governments-can-advance-community-solar-for-low-and-moderate-income-households/) - This article outlines how local governments can expand access to community solar for low- and moderate-income households. It highlights strategies such as serving as anchor subscribers, providing public land for projects, partnering with community organizations, and designing programs that reduce financial barriers and increase participation in clean energy.
- [Local Governments Can Achieve Texas-Sized Impacts from Distributed Energy Assets and Virtual Power Plants](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-governments-can-achieve-texas-sized-impacts-from-distributed-energy-assets-and-virtual-power-plants/) - This report explores how local governments can leverage distributed energy resources and virtual power plants to enhance grid reliability, reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and support clean energy goals. The report highlights opportunities for cities to accelerate adoption through local policies, procurement, and program design.
- [A Roadmap to Achieving 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (for local governments)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/a-roadmap-to-achieving-24-7-carbon-free-energy-for-local-governments/) - This article explains the concept of 24/7 carbon-free energy and outlines steps local governments can take to match electricity consumption with carbon-free energy sources on an hourly basis. It discusses data needs, procurement strategies, demand-side solutions, and utility engagement opportunities to help cities advance deeper electricity sector decarbonization.
- [Seeking Federal Funding; a Guide for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/seeking-federal-funding-a-guide-for-local-governments/)
- [SolSmart Program Guides](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-ready-an-overview-of-implementation-practices/) - The SolSmart program guides are comprehensive resources for local governments with information on the SolSmart designation and technical assistance process.
- [Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/commercial-pace-fact-sheet-for-state-and-local-governments/) - This is an overview on commercial property-assessed clean energy (C-PACE) programs.
- [State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Beta](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/state-and-local-planning-for-energy-slope-beta/) - The State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) tool aims to improve data-driven state and local energy planning by integrating and resolving planning-relevant data at jurisdictional levels. SLOPE Beta integrates data on energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities.
- [Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Models](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/jobs-and-economic-development-impact-jedi-models/) - NRL's Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) models estimate the economic impact of various renewable energy projects. The solar PV model is no longer officially supported by NREL but is available upon request.
- [Guide to Purchasing Green Power: Chapter 6](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/guide-to-purchasing-green-power-chapter-6/) - Chapter 6 of this U.S. EPA guide outlines the key criteria to use when evaluating project developers and important contract terms.
- [Contracting for Equity: Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/contracting-for-equity-best-local-government-practices-that-advance-racial-equity-in-government-contracting-and-procurement/) - This issue brief from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) provides a common approach to furthering the field of practice of contracting equity within government.
- [Community Renewable Energy Act](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-renewable-energy-act/) - The Utah Community Renewable Energy Act authorized future regulatory filings at the Utah Public Service Commission that will define rules, rates, and expectations for a community renewable energy program. It is seen as an important step toward Utah communities with ambitious clean energy goals to move toward net-100% renewable electricity by 2030. It was passed as a result of collaboration by three local governments in Utah (Park City, Salt Lake City, and Summit County) with Rocky Mountain Power and the state legislature.
- [Community Energy Resource Guide](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-energy-resource-guide/) - This guide outlines the key steps that cities should undertake to create a comprehensive energy action plan. Section 4, "Stakeholder Collaboration and Community Engagement," provides suggestions on successfully engaging your community on key energy issues.
- [Clean Energy Tariffs](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/green-tariffs-map/) - The U.S. Renewable Energy Map illustrates where customers can buy large-scale renewable energy via green tariffs.
- [Pathways to 100: An Energy Supply Transformation Primer for U.S. Cities](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pathways-to-100-an-energy-supply-transformation-primer-for-u-s-cities/) - This report provides insights to help cities identify which renewable procurement options may be available to them.
- [Equitable Clean Energy Guidance Book](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equitable-clean-energy-guidance-book/) - This guide helps local governments and their partners intentionally design programs that enable current and emerging clean energy technologies to be accessed equitably.
- [New York State Solar Guidebook](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/new-york-state-solar-guidebook/) - The Solar Guidebook contains information, tools, and step-by-step instructions to support local governments managing solar energy development in their communities. The Guidebook's chapters cover a variety of solar energy topics including the permitting process, property taxes, model solar energy law, and more.
- [Regulatory Commissions](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/regulatory-commissions/) - NARUC maintains a database with key information about all state regulatory commissions and relevant federal organizations in the United States. In addition, it also has information about provincial regulatory commissions in Canada and select international agencies and associations.
- [Racial Equity Toolkit](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/racial-equity-toolkit/) - This toolkit is designed to integrate explicit consideration of racial equity in decisions, including policies, practices, programs, and budgets. It is both a product and a process. Use of this tool can help to develop strategies and actions that reduce racial inequities and improve success for all groups.
- [Renewable Energy Procurement: A Guide to Buying Off-Site Renewable Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/renewable-energy-procurement-a-guide-to-buying-off-site-renewable-energy/) - This report describes how to get started on procuring off-site renewable energy, the associated opportunities, ways to make the business case, and planning the procurement process.
- [U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/u-s-department-of-energys-state-energy-program-sep/) - DOE's SEP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. Its website includes information on the program and previously funded projects.
- [Toolbox for Renewable Energy Project Development](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/toolbox-for-renewable-energy-project-development/) - This website provides helpful resources in each of the following categories: solar policies and regulations, project financing, requests for proposals, project development, and environmental claims.
- [Solar Project Development Pathway & Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-project-development-pathway-resources/) - This page details the major steps to take along the common development pathway for on-site solar PV.
- [Quarterly Price Index Blog](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/quarterly-price-index-blog/) - LevelTen releases a quarterly blog that provides aggregated pricing information for large-scale wind and solar power purchase agreements in various regions of the U.S.
- [Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/low-income-energy-affordability-data-lead/) - The Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool is designed to help states, communities and other stakeholders create better energy strategies and programs by improving their understanding of low income housing and energy characteristics.
- [Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/greenhouse-gas-emissions-calculator/) - A tool designed to help low emitters develop an organization-wide inventory and create a plan to ensure greenhouse gas emissions data consistency, while tracking progress toward reaching an emissions reduction goal.
- [Green Power Supply Options](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/green-power-supply-options/) - This website provides summaries of the most common forms of renewable energy procurement.
- [Energy Resource Maps](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/energy-resource-maps/) - NREL's maps provide useful insights into the amount of solar insolation, average wind speeds, and other available renewable resources across the U.S.
- [Climate Action for Urban Sustainability (CURB) Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/climate-action-for-urban-sustainability-curb-tool/) - The Climate Action for Urban Sustainability (CURB) tool uses local city data to provide tailored analyses that will help cities evaluate low carbon actions. In case there are data gaps - a common problem in many cities - CURB provides alternative data from comparable cities, countries, or regions.
- [Request for Proposals for Multi-Site On-Site Solar: Example from the City of San Antonio, TX](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-for-multi-site-on-site-solar-example-from-the-city-of-san-antonio-tx/) - In 2022, the City of San Antonio (“the City” or “CoSA”) solicited proposals from qualified solar photovoltaic (PV) providers to design, engineer, build, operate, maintain and decommission turn-key installations of multiple rooftop and parking canopy solar PV projects at the site addresses listed. The City sought market-based solutions to provide a portfolio of onsite, behind-the-meter solar energy at a range of municipal facilities. Projects must be cost-effective and sited either on eligible rooftops or parking facilities as available.
- [Catalyzing Local Clean Energy: A Roadmap for Maximizing Inflation Reduction Act Opportunities and Community Benefits](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-roadmap-for-maximizing-clean-energy-opportunities-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/) - This resource serves as a guidebook for local governments looking to maximize the clean energy incentives and opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
- [Utilizing the Local Energy Action Framework (LEAF) to Prioritize Decarbonization Projects](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/utilizing-the-local-energy-action-framework-leaf-to-prioritize-decarbonization-projects/) - While local governments across the United States have announced 100 percent renewable energy or carbon-neutrality goals for their operations, understanding what these goals entail and how they should prioritize various projects remains a challenge. While many energy models have been developed for utility resource planning, these frameworks are costly and more technical than most cities and counties need.
- [Federal Funding Opportunities for Local Decarbonization (FFOLD)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/federal-funding-opportunities-for-local-decarbonization-ffold/) - Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. Navigating those opportunities and making strategic decisions on how to best utilize the funds available can be challenging. This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from block grants and technical assistance to competitive grants, loans, and revolving loan funds. Note: For the tool to function effectively, users must "Enable Macros" upon opening the file. A companion piece to this tool—"Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding"—presents resources to help tool users and broader audiences understand energy equity. Download it from the Tools & Resources library. Last updated: June 21, 2022
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Georgia](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-georgia/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Georgia entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Virginia](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-virginia/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Virginia entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Sample Contract of an Aggregated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for Off-Site Renewable Energy: Example of the Centre County Solar Group, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/sample-contract-of-an-aggregated-power-purchase-agreement-ppa-for-off-site-renewable-energy-example-of-the-centre-county-solar-group-pa/) - This sample contract provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can develop an aggregated power purchase agreement for off-site renewable energy. This could be used as an attachment to an aggregated request for proposal (RFP).
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Aggregated Off-Site Renewables Power Purchase Agreement: Example of the Centre County Solar Group, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-an-aggregated-off-site-renewables-power-purchase-agreement-example-of-the-centre-county-solar-group-pa/) - This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can pursue an aggregated power purchase agreement for off-site renewables through a joint bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Aggregated Net Metering Agreement: Example of the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, ME](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-an-aggregated-net-metering-agreement-example-of-the-southern-maine-planning-and-development-commission-me/) - This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can pursue an aggregated net metering agreement for renewable energy through a joint bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Services Consultant: Example of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-an-energy-services-consultant-example-of-the-delaware-valley-regional-planning-commission-pa/) - This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can co-select an energy services consultant through a joint bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Technical Consultant for a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement: Example of Washington, DC](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-a-technical-consultant-for-a-renewable-energy-power-purchase-agreement-example-of-washington-dc/) - This RFP provides an example of how a local government can select a renewable energy procurement consultant through a competitive bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Services Consultant: Example of the Centre County Solar Group, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-an-energy-services-consultant-example-of-the-centre-county-solar-group-pa/) - This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can co-select an energy services consultant through a joint bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for Energy Efficiency Program Consultants: Example of Danville, VA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-energy-efficiency-program-consultants-example-of-danville-va/) - This RFP provides an example of how a local government can select an energy efficiency program consultant through a competitive bidding process.
- [Request for Proposal (RFP) for Aggregated Renewable Energy: Example of the Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-rfp-for-aggregated-renewable-energy-example-of-the-baltimore-regional-cooperative-purchasing-committee/) - This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can co-select renewable energy projects through a joint bidding process.
- [Cost Sharing Agreement for Renewable Energy Aggregation: Example of the Centre County Solar Group, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/cost-sharing-agreement-for-renewable-energy-aggregation-example-of-the-centre-county-solar-group-pa/) - This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for off-site electricity purchases.
- [Memorandum of Forming A Clean Energy Partnership with Utilities: Example of St. Petersburg, FL](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-a-clean-energy-partnership-with-utilities-example-of-st-petersburg-fl/) - This memorandum provides an example of how local governments can form a partnership with electric utilities to foster a clean energy collaboration.
- [Memorandum of Forming A Clean Energy Partnership with Utilities: Example of Charlotte, NC](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-a-clean-energy-partnership-with-utilities-example-of-charlotte-nc/) - This memorandum provides an example of how local governments can form a partnership with electric utilities to foster a low-carbon, smart city collaboration.
- [Memorandum of Forming An Aggregated Renewables Procurement Group: Example of Melbourne, Australia](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-an-aggregated-renewables-procurement-group-example-of-melbourne-australia/) - This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments, corporations, and organizations can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for off-site electricity purchases.
- [Memorandum of Forming An Aggregated Renewables Procurement Group: Example of the Southern Maine Solar Collaborative](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-an-aggregated-renewables-procurement-group-example-of-the-southern-maine-solar-collaborative/) - This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for off-site electricity purchases.
- [Memorandum of Forming An Aggregated Renewables Procurement Group: Example of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-an-aggregated-renewables-procurement-group-example-of-the-delaware-valley-regional-planning-commission/) - This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for net metering projects.
- [Memorandum of Forming An Aggregated Renewables Procurement Group: Example of the Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-forming-an-aggregated-renewables-procurement-group-example-of-the-baltimore-regional-cooperative-purchasing-committee/) - This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for off-site electricity purchases.
- [On-site Solar and Storage for Community Resilience Hubs RFP Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-and-storage-for-community-resilience-hubs-rfp-template/) - The goal of this document is to provide local governments with an easily modifiable template, including a suggested structure and example language, to use when developing their own on-site solar+storage request for proposal (RFP) for a community resilience hub. For cities and counties required to use their local government’s RFP template, the material in this template should be easily transferable to your city or county RFP template.
- [Labor Considerations for Clean Energy Procurement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/labor-considerations-for-clean-energy-procurement/) - This memo provides guidance for, and examples of, incorporating labor best practices in clean energy Request for Proposals (RFPs).
- [City and County EECBG Grant Calculator - Direct Formula EECBG Funding Allocation Estimates for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-and-county-eecbg-grant-calculator-direct-formula-eecbg-funding-allocation-estimates-for-local-governments/) - This Excel spreadsheet calculator provides funding estimates for cities and counties who will be eligible for direct formula funding through the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). The calculator uses DOE formulas and recent census data to generate EECBG grant estimates. The calculator is a near-term pre-planning tool for cities and counties to gain insight into projected funding amounts prior to DOE's official publication of final funding allocations later in 2022. Note: Users should 'Enable Macros' to ensure functionality within the calculator.
- [Advancing Local Government Goals through Wholesale Market Engagement: A Series of Case Studies](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/advancing-local-government-goals-through-wholesale-market-engagement-a-series-of-case-studies/) - Local governments are becoming increasingly aware of the important role of wholesale market operators in decarbonization, the deployment of clean energy, and grid reliability. Wholesale market operators include regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs). Due to the technical and time-intensive nature of the process for engaging with RTOs, local governments frequently have a difficult time engaging in stakeholder and market processes. This report outlines case studies in which two municipalities and one coalition of local governments have successfully used innovative strategies to engage with their RTOs. The case studies feature the town of Hanover, NH; the PJM Cities and Communities Coalition; and the City of Castle Hills, TX.
- [The (Blue) Sky's the Limit: Explore New Opportunities for State-Led Energy Leadership](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/the-blue-skys-the-limit-explore-new-opportunities-for-state-led-energy-leadership/) - This webinar convened U.S. state practitioners for a learning opportunity focused on how the State Energy Program (SEP) grant program, as re-authorized through the IIJA, creates an innovative landscape for states to fund ambitious climate projects over the next four years and address climate equity issues. The discussion drew on existing innovation, highlighting examples in which states have ambitiously used SEP funds on decarbonization and climate equity programs.
- [Community Solar+: How the Next Generation of Community Solar Can Unlock New Value Streams and Help Communities Pursue Holistic Decarbonization](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-solar-how-the-next-generation-of-community-solar-can-unlock-new-value-streams-and-help-communities-pursue-holistic-decarbonization/) - RMI’s report introduces a vision for the next generation of community solar. Community Solar+ is a whole-systems approach to deliberately plan and deploy community solar projects to embrace added value streams, capture greater economies of scale, and advance additional community-wide sustainability and equity goals. Community Solar+ is a way to do more with less by designing projects to also help build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure, align the grid for an electrified future, mitigate urban heat island effects, and more. The report is targeted at state and local governments, utilities, developers, and community members.
- [REopt](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/reopt/) - This online tool can provide a techno-economic evaluation of on-site solar and solar + storage projects.
- [Driving Climate Action Through Utility Integrated Resource Plans: A North Carolina Case Study of Local Government Leadership](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/driving-climate-action-through-utility-integrated-resource-plans-a-north-carolina-case-study-of-local-government-leadership/) - This ACCC Renewables Accelerator case study examines a coordinated effort by local governments in North Carolina to provide insight into how and why local governments are increasingly getting involved in utility Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) processes. It shares details and takeaways from this leading example of local government collaboration to inform other local governments’ efforts to advance a cleaner, more equitable, and sustainable energy future.
- [Integrating Equity into City Clean Energy Initiatives: Considerations and Resources for U.S. Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/integrating-equity-into-city-clean-energy-initiatives/) - This report offers an approach and considerations for integrating equity into city clean energy initiatives. It provides an overview of developing equitable clean energy initiatives, relevant definitions, and example goals, targets, and indicators that can be used for consistent and comprehensive planning and implementation. The report explores seven common types of clean energy initiatives pursued or supported by city governments, with high-level observations based on equity-focused case study reviews. The report also includes additional equity-focused resources from experts nationwide. A companion piece to this report—"Selected Examples of Leading Equitable Clean Energy Initiatives"—presents case studies from leading cities and states. Download it from the Tools & Resources library.
- [Selected Examples of Leading Equitable Clean Energy Initiatives](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/selected-examples-of-leading-equitable-clean-energy-initiatives/) - This spreadsheet highlights case studies of equitable clean energy initiatives from leading cities and states across the United States. For each initiative, this resource provides a brief summary, an overview of key characteristics, and a description of how it addressed procedural, structural, distributional, or transgenerational equity. This is a companion resource to the publication "Integrating Equity into City Clean Energy Initiatives: Considerations and Resources for Local Governments." Download that report from the Tools & Resources library.
- [The Law of Solar: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues - Power Purchase Agreements: Utility-Scale Projects](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/law-of-solar-power-purchase-agreements-utility-scale-projects/) - This guide may be a useful reference for city legal teams regarding power purchase agreement considerations - see the chapter on Power Purchase Agreements: Utility-Scale Projects.
- [Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) Summary Data](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/egrid-summary-tables/) - These data tables provide historical, average emission rates at the regional and state level.
- [Land-Based Wind Market Report](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/land-based-wind-market-report/) - This annual report on the wind industry contains aggregated, standardized pricing of existing power purchase agreements across different regions of the U.S.
- [Cities Climate Law: A Legal Framework for Local Action in the U.S.](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/cities-climate-law-a-legal-framework-for-local-action-in-the-u-s/) - This report provides a comprehensive guide for local law- and policy-makers in developing climate programs that consider and comport with federal and state law. It explores and explicates legal issues that might inhibit or enable policy adoption and implementation across a range of municipal carbon mitigation policy areas: Equity, Buildings, Transportation, Energy, and Waste.
- [The Future of Landfills is Bright](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/the-future-of-landfills-is-bright/) - This report examines the enormous potential for cities, counties, and states to scale up landfill solar to advance clean energy generation throughout the United States. The report outlines the multiple co-benefits of landfill solar and provides guidance on policies and best practices state and local governments can use to accelerate adoption.
- [Describing Purchaser Impact in U.S. Voluntary Renewable Energy Markets](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/describing-purchaser-impact-in-u-s-voluntary-renewable-energy-markets/) - This report provides suggested language to help cities transparently and clearly communicate the impact that they are having in terms of energy and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
- [Procuring Large-Scale Renewables through Aggregation: A Guide for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/procuring-large-scale-renewables-through-aggregation-a-guide-for-local-governments/) - This guide outlines how local governments can pursue buyer-led aggregated PPAs for utility-scale renewable projects. It includes the benefits of aggregation, off-site procurement options available to aggregation groups, and case studies of five successful aggregated renewables procurements. The guide also presents a seven-step process to guide local governments to pursue an aggregated procurement.
- [Solar Energy in Utility Integrated Resource Plans: Factors That Can Impact Customer Clean Energy Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-energy-in-utility-integrated-resource-plans-factors-that-can-impact-customer-clean-energy-goals/) - This report focuses on key issues that influence the amount of solar energy incorporated in integrated resource plans, and how these plans can impact customer clean energy goals.
- [The Power of Collaboration: How U.S. Cities and Corporations Can Work Together to Advance Renewable Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/the-power-of-collaboration-how-u-s-cities-and-corporations-can-work-together-to-advance-renewable-energy/) - This report details how collaboration between cities and companies can help remove technical, policy, and market barriers to clean energy and advance renewable electricity generation and use across the United States.
- [Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of St. Petersburg and Duke Energy Florida, LLC for Clean Energy Collaboration](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-city-of-st-petersburg-and-duke-energy-florida-llc-for-clean-energy-collaboration/) - This Clean Energy Collaboration is a formal agreement that outlines a shared commitment to a cleaner, greener future. The MOU states that the two parties will meet at least quarterly to identify and move forward priority projects on transparency and data access, transparency of stakeholder engagement, energy efficiency, renewable energy/community solar, resilience, smart technology, and mobility electrification.
- [Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Charlotte and Duke Energy Carolinas to Establish a Low Carbon, Smart City Collaboration](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-city-of-charlotte-and-duke-energy-carolinas-to-establish-a-low-carbon-smart-city-collaboration/) - This Clean Energy Collaboration is a formal agreement that outlines various overarching values, goals, and shared principles to foster a Low Carbon, Smart City Collaboration for all Charlotteans. It outlines a strategy for cooperation and achievement of a shared vision through broad collaboration, focusing on innovation, low carbon energy, economic development opportunities, customer choice programs, and technology.
- [Aggregated Off-Site Renewables Power Purchase Agreement - Request for Proposal (RFP) Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/aggregated-off-site-renewables-power-purchase-agreement-request-for-proposal-rfp-template/) - The goal of this document is to provide local governments with an easily modifiable template, including a suggested structure and example language, to use when developing their own aggregated off-site renewable RFP. For procurement groups/leads required to use their jurisdiction’s RFP template, the material in this document should be easily transferable to your own template.
- [Aggregated Off-Site Renewables PPA – Attachment 1 Bid Sheet for RFP Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/aggregated-off-site-renewables-ppa-attachment-1-bid-sheet-for-rfp-template/) - The goal of this document is to provide local governments with an easily modifiable template, including a suggested structure and example language, to use when developing their own aggregated off-site renewable RFP. For procurement groups/leads required to use their jurisdiction’s RFP template, the material in this document should be easily transferable to your own template.
- [Off-Site Renewables PPA - Attachment 1 Bid Sheet for RFP Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/off-site-renewables-ppa-attachment-1-bidsheet-for-rfp-template/) - This bid sheet was developed as part of the Off-Site Renewables Power Purchase Agreement - Request for Proposal (RFP) Template. The bid sheet is meant to be released in conjunction with the RFP to help the city/county collect project and economic data across all responses in a comparable fashion.
- [Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Support Package](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/integrated-resource-plan-irp-support-package/) - This support package provides local governments with a foundational understanding of integrated resource plan (IRP) processes and key considerations to help local governments evaluate their engagement plans and craft an initial engagement strategy.
- [PJM Cities and Communities Coalition Policy Statement on the Benefits of Reducing Barriers to Energy Storage in the PJM Region](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pjmccc-policy-statement-on-the-benefits-of-reducing-barriers-to-energy-storage-in-the-pjm-region/) - PJMCCC statement on the importance of storage deployment in the PJM territory and its role in supporting renewable energy integration, resilience, equity, and clean energy job creation.
- [PJM Cities and Communities Coalition Commentary on Leadership Transition at PJM](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pjm-cities-and-communities-coalition-on-leadership-transition-commentary-on-leadership-transition-at-pjm/) - Public letter from PJMCCC to the PJM Board of Managers in 2019 urging the search committee to hire a CEO candidate who could move the PJM market toward a clean energy future. PJM CCC is the first city coalition organized specifically to address wholesale market level issues.
- [U.S. State Legislature Websites](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/u-s-state-legislature-websites/) - Congress maintains a database of links to legislative websites in U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
- [Electric Power Markets: National Overview](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/electric-power-markets-national-overview/) - FERC provides an overview of U.S. electric power markets, including independent system operators (ISOs) and regional transmission organizations (RTOs).
- [How Some U.S. Cities Are Working to Align Energy Markets with Their Clean Energy Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/how-some-u-s-cities-are-working-to-align-energy-markets-with-their-clean-energy-goals/) - This blog discusses how the PJM Cities and Communities Coalition (PJMCCC), the first city coalition organized specifically to address wholesale market level issues, was formed along with its efforts to reform the PJM market.
- [National Conference of State Legislatures](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/national-conference-of-state-legislatures/) - NCSL provides nonpartisan support for state legislatures and individual legislators. Its website contains a variety of resources that could be valuable for engaging with legislative processes, including topical research, bill tracking, and educational information.
- [U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/u-s-department-of-energys-weatherization-assistance-program-wap/) - DOE's WAP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. It is the largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program in the United States.
- [National Association of State Energy Officials](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/national-association-of-state-energy-officials/) - NASEO is a national nonprofit association for governor-designated energy officials from each of the 56 states and territories. Its website provides a general summary of the roles and responsibilities of state energy offices, maintains a database of state energy plans, and contains information and resources on a variety of issues and policies relevant to state energy offices.
- [City of Asheville and Buncombe County Initial Comments on Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC’s Integrated Resource Plan](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-asheville-and-buncombe-county-initial-comments-on-duke-energy-carolinas-llc-and-duke-energy-progress-llcs-integrated-resource-plan/) - Comments filed by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Duke Energy’s 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
- [Just Energy Policies and Practices Action Toolkit](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/just-energy-policies-and-practices-action-toolkit/) - The toolkit consists of eight modules providing practical, user-friendly guidance on how communities of color and low-income communities can take action to phase out toxic energy like coal, nuclear, and oil facilities and bring in clean energy like wind and solar.
- [Pathways to Integrating Customer Clean Energy Demand into Utility Planning ](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pathways-to-integrating-customer-clean-energy-demand-into-utility-planning/) - This paper explores the potential to create greater alignment between utilities and their customers. Specifically, it illustrates how IRP requirements and practices vary across states and utilities, including how they incorporate stakeholder input. It also breaks down the major steps and elements of IRPs to help customers understand how they can engage.
- [City of Boulder Comments on the Public Services Company of Colorado's 2016 Electric Resources Plan 120-Day Report](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-boulder-comments-on-the-public-services-company-of-colorados-2016-electric-resources-plan-120-day-report/) - Official commentary submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado by the City of Boulder on the Public Service Company of Colorado's 2016 Electroic Resource Plan 120-Day Report.
- [City of St. Petersburg Commentary on Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-st-petersburg-commentary-on-florida-energy-efficiency-and-conservation-act/) - Official commentary submitted to the Florida Public Services Commission by the City of St. Petersburg on the Florida Energy Conservation and Conservation Act.
- [A Local Government’s Guide to Off-Site Renewable PPA Risk Mitigation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/a-local-governments-guide-to-off-site-renewable-ppa-risk-mitigation/) - This RMI report helps local governments understand and mitigate key risks involved with virtual and physical off-site power purchase agreements (PPAs). It describe six specific risks: price, basis, non-energy market, shape, operational, and volume. The report then summarizes nine mitigation strategies for the two primary types of PPAs: virtual PPAs and physical PPAs.
- [Procurement and Pollinator Friendly Solar - Sample Ordinance and Procurement Language](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/procurement-and-pollinator-friendly-solar-sample-ordinance-and-procurement-language/) - This template from Fresh Energy and Fosterra can be used to incorporate agriculturally- and pollinator-friendly language into an RFP, PPA, or other contract language.
- [Solar and Wind Off-Site PPA Economic Calculator (SWOPEC)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/swopec/) - This Excel model provides a lifecycle financial analysis of off-site renewable energy physical PPAs and virtual PPAs. There are two primary use cases: 1) evaluating the economic implications of off-site versus other renewable procurement methods early in the procurement process, and 2) comparing different off-site PPA RFP bids later in the procurement process.
- [Large-Scale Renewables Aggregation Alignment Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/large-scale-renewables-aggregation-alignment-tool/) - This Google Sheet tool is designed to help renewable energy procurement groups align on key details for a joint off-site PPA RFP, including electricity procurement needs, resource details, PPA details, co-benefit requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. (Note: You will need to save a copy of the tool to be able to edit and use it for your procurement group's work).
- [Large-Scale Renewables Aggregation Pitch Deck Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/large-scale-renewables-aggregation-pitch-deck-template/) - This PowerPoint template can be utilized to pitch a large-scale renewable energy aggregated deal to key decision makers. It consists of three pitches, which can be utilized to get early buy-in from key decision makers to move forward with a procurement group, get approval to enter into a joint RFP, and get the final permission to sign contracts. The pitch deck template includes customizable slides that help explain how these types of projects work, as well as calculate or speak to the economic, climate, jobs, and health benefits of an aggregated deal.
- [Large-Scale Renewables Aggregation Pitch Handout Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/large-scale-renewables-aggregation-pitch-handout-template/) - This Word template can be utilized to pitch a large-scale renewable energy aggregated deal to key decision makers. It includes customizable language that helps explain what aggregation is, how these types of projects work, why they are beneficial, what some next steps are, and frequently asked questions. This pitch handout can be utilized to get early buy-in from key decision makers to move forward with a procurement group.
- [Local Government Voices in Wholesale Markets Issues: Engagement Approaches for Decarbonization](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-voices-in-wholesale-markets-issues-engagement-approaches-for-decarbonization/) - This paper provides guidance on the ways cities and counties can get involved in clean energy issues at the wholesale market level. It presents three main avenues for local governments to amplify their voices on renewable energy: through public statements, at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission level, and at the regional transmission organization/independent system operator level. It also offers options to help cities understand how they can collaborate with each other and other stakeholders to overcome challenges to getting clean energy.
- [Virtual Power Purchase Agreement Legal Considerations](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/virtual-power-purchase-agreement-legal-considerations/) - This memo addresses certain federal, state, and local legal considerations and best practices for a municipality entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Adaptations for Off-Site Renewables Procurement in 2020 and Beyond](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/adaptations-for-off-site-renewables-procurement-in-2020-and-beyond/) - This is an addendum to the American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator’s Off-Site Renewables Power Purchase Agreement – Request for Proposal (RFP) Template. It provides guidance on how RFP processes and documents for renewables procurement may need to be updated due to COVID-19 and its impacts.
- [On-Site Solar Webinar: Economic Assessment & Ownership](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-webinar-economic-assessment-ownership/) - This webinar is about the key considerations for various ownership financing structures and how to perform an on-site solar economic assessment using NREL's REopt Lite web tool. It was presented as part of the American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator program.
- [On-Site Solar Webinar: Site-Screening & Prioritization](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-webinar-site-screening-prioritization/) - This webinar is about how to use NREL's PVWatts calculator and RMI's Municipal Solar Site Selection Tool (MSSST) tool to quantify on-site solar potential and refine system size based on the site's load and regulations. It was presented as part of the American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator program.
- [On-Site Solar Webinar: RFP Considerations](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-webinar-rfp-considerations/) - This webinar is about the core components of an on-site solar request for proposal (RFP) and recommendations for enhancing clarity in an RFP.
- [On-Site Solar Request for Proposal (RFP) Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-request-for-proposal-rfp-template/) - The goal of this on-site solar RFP template is to provide local governments with an easily modifiable on-site solar RFP. For cities and counties required to use their local government’s RFP template, the material in this template should be easily transferable to your city or county RFP template.
- [Off-Site Renewables Power Purchase Agreement - Request for Proposal (RFP) Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/off-site-renewables-power-purchase-agreement-request-for-proposal-rfp-template/) - The goal of this document is to provide local governments with an easily modifiable template, including a suggested structure and example language, to use when developing their own off-site renewable RFP. For cities and counties required to use their local government’s RFP template, the material in this template should be easily transferable to your city or county RFP template.
- [On-Site Solar Webinar: Forming Your Team & Securing Buy-in](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-webinar-forming-your-team-securing-buy-in/) - This webinar is about when to engage key on-site solar team members and how to use RMI's On-site Solar Pitch Deck template to help secure buy-in for an on-site solar project. It was presented as part of the American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator program.
- [On-Site Solar Pitch Deck Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/on-site-solar-pitch-deck-template/) - This pitch deck can be utilized to help secure buy-in from key decision makers for an on-site solar project. It includes customizable slides to calculate or speak to the climate, jobs, health, economics, resilience, and visibility benefits of an on-site project. Additionally, it includes information and case studies for financing and ownership structures.
- [Off-Site PPA Pitch Deck Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/off-site-ppa-pitch-deck-template/) - This pitch deck can be utilized to help secure buy-in from key decision makers for an off-site solar or wind project. It includes customizable slides that help explain how these types of projects work, as well as calculate or speak to the economic, climate, jobs, and health benefits of an off-site project.
- [Pitch Deck Checklist for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pitch-deck-checklist-for-local-governments/) - This tool is a strategic checklist of critical issues to address and best practices for successful project pitches. It includes a customizable stakeholder engagement mapping tool as well as a guide complementing the suite of pitch deck resources available on cityrenewables.org.
- [Municipal Solar Site Selection Tool (MSSST)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/municipal-solar-site-selection-tool-mssst/) - This Excel workbook is designed to efficiently identify promising sites for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. It provides key screening criteria, actionable steps, and the relevant resources needed to conduct preliminary site evaluations. Specific screening criteria are provided for building rooftops, parking canopies, open fields, brownfields, and landfills. The tool is intended for use by municipal decision-makers, but the screening criteria are applicable to most solar projects.
- [Introduction to the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/introduction-to-the-virtual-power-purchase-agreement/) - This paper serves as an introduction to the virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA)—its place in the off-site renewable energy procurement market, how the VPPA works, and why VPPAs have been a popular instrument in the United States thus far.
- [Green Procurement Foundational Training](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/green-procurement-foundational-training/) - A webinar in which CRA staff provide an overview of the most common transactions used to purchase renewable electricity in the U.S.
- [Financing Community-Scale Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/financing-community-solar-guide/) - RMI's Financing Community Scale Solar Brief provides an overview of community solar, financing structures, and risks.
- [Corporate Purchaser’s Guide to Risk Mitigation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/corporate-purchasers-guide-to-risk-mitigation/) - The report, of which this is the executive summary, dives into five specific risks buyers find unfamiliar: price, shape, basis, volume, and operational risk. It then reviews a range of mitigation strategies.
- [Community Solar Request for Proposal (RFP) Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-solar-request-for-proposal-rfp-tool/) - This workbook is a searchable database of community solar RFP clause examples sorted by topic. This tool is intended for use by local governments, municipal utilities or tribes who aim to: • Solicit community solar projects through a competitive bidding process, • Learn how to write a RFP from other local governments and municipal utilities' RFP examples, and • Develop their own community solar RFPs. IMPORTANT: Please select "Enable Macros" when you open this Excel workbook.
- [Case Study: Cincinnati's Path to a 100 MW Solar Deal](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/case-study-cincinnatis-path-to-a-100-mw-solar-deal/) - This case study outlines the steps the City of Cincinnati followed to execute a 100 MW renewable energy transaction that will result in the largest city-led solar installation east of the Mississippi by the end of 2021.
- [Unlocking Solar for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents: A Matrix of Financing Options by Resident, Provider, and Housing Type](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/unlocking-solar-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents-a-matrix-of-financing-options-by-resident-provider-and-housing-type-2/) - NREL's report aims to identify the most promising strategies state policymakers might consider using to finance PV for low- and moderate-income customers across three housing types: single family, multi-family, and manufactured housing.
- [Low-Income Solar Policy Guide](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/low-income-solar-policy-guide/) - This website provides case studies and policy recommendations to promote the uptake of solar in low-income communities.
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Ohio](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-ohio/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Ohio entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Minnesota](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-minnesota/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Minnesota entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Missouri](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-missouri/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Missouri entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Legal Memo on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Indiana](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/legal-memo-on-virtual-power-purchase-agreements-in-indiana/) - This memo addresses federal, state, and local legal considerations pertaining to a municipality in Indiana entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
- [Local Government Engagement with Public Utility Commissions](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-engagement-with-public-utility-commissions/) - This resource identifies key areas in which local governments may engage with PUCs, the potential impacts of local government engagement at PUCs, and opportunities that exist to make regulatory processes more accessible for city and county staff. This short guide was prepared for the National Council on Electricity Policy, administered by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Center for Partnerships & Innovation and written by the Institute for Market Transformation.
- [City of Indianapolis Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Public Comment](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-indianapolis-integrated-resource-plan-irp-public-comment/) - This official comment by the City of Indianapolis was submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding Indianapolis Power & Light's 2019 integrated resource plan. The City participated in the stakeholder meetings hosted by the utility and developed these comments to ensure that IPL was considering the City’s "Thrive Indianapolis" goals in its longer-term planning on climate, energy, and equity issues important to Indianapolis leadership and stakeholders.
- [How Local Governments Can Buy Renewable Energy and Support Market Development](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/how-local-governments-can-buy-renewable-energy-and-support-market-development/) - This webinar covers strategies local governments can consider to procure renewable energy and support renewable energy market development, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), community solar, and more. The webinar also cover how the regulatory landscape impacts the RE purchasing options available to a particular community and highlights case studies from local governments across the United States that have successfully implemented these strategies, including Arlington, VA, and Denver, CO.
- [Using Community Choice Aggregation to Achieve Clean Energy Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/using-community-choice-aggregation-to-achieve-clean-energy-goals/) - This webinar focused on community choice aggregation (CCA) as a potential strategy for local governments to achieve their clean energy goals. The webinar provides an overview of what CCA is, how it works, and considerations for local governments interested in establishing or participating in a CCA program. It also highlights case studies from CCAs across the United States that support local renewable energy development. This webinar provides one AICP CM continuing education credit.
- [More Than a Megawatt: Embedding Social & Environmental Impact in the Renewable Energy Procurement Process](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/more-than-a-megawatt-embedding-social-environmental-impact-in-the-renewable-energy-procurement-process/) - This paper provides a starting framework and expert third-party guidance on how to maximize the positive social and environmental impacts of renewable energy purchases and minimize the negative impacts.
- [Solar and Storage for Cities](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-and-storage-for-cities/) - This resource focuses on two distinct applications for behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage installations at city/county facilities: 1) peak load shaving or peak demand shifting and 2) emergency power (resilience). It provides guidance for city staff to conduct an initial assessment and investigation of solar-plus-storage systems to determine suitable system size and performance information that could be incorporated into a planned PV procurement for a single city facility.
- [CO-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) Health Impacts Screening and Mapping Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/co-benefits-risk-assessment-cobra-health-impacts-screening-and-mapping-tool/) - A tool that estimates the health and economic benefits of clean energy policies.
- [Reducing Energy Burden for Low-income Residents in Multifamily Housing with Solar Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/reducing-energy-burden-for-low-income-residents-in-multifamily-housing-with-solar-energy/) - This issue brief discusses some of the key considerations and related opportunities for deploying solar for low-income multifamily housing, including how differences in multifamily housing financing structure and type can influence resident eligibility as well as resulting impacts on energy burden in both on-site and off-site solar installations.
- [Equitable Community Solar: Policy and Program Guidance for Community Solar Programs that Promote Racial and Economic Equity](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equitable-community-solar-policy-and-program-guidance-for-community-solar-programs-that-promote-racial-and-economic-equity/) - This white paper provides guidance for creating community solar programs that promote racial and economic equity. It examines community solar program structure, consumer participation, compensation, and other policy areas. It is intended for city elected officials and policymakers, administrators of municipal electric utilities (i.e., munis), and local advocates building equitable third-party or muni-owned community solar programs.
- [Duke Energy Green Source Advantage (GSA) Program – Towards Zero Carbon](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/duke-energy-green-source-advantage-gsa-program-towards-zero-carbon/) - A presentation made by City of Charlotte staff for the city council regarding an opportunity to participate in Duke Energy's Green Tariff, the Green Source Advantage program.
- [From Community Engagement to Ownership: Tools for the Field with Case Studies of Four Municipal  Community-Driven Environmental & Racial Equity Committees](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/from-community-engagement-to-ownershiptools-for-the-field-with-case-studies-of-four-municipal-community-driven-environmental-racial-equity-committees/) - A report, including case studies and best practices, on how local governments can and should work to empower local stakeholders to not only inform, but ultimately take ownership of, key decisions impacting their community.
- [City of Philadelphia PPA RFP Attachment - Energy Use Data and Load Profiles](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-philadelphia-ppa-rfp-attachment-energy-use-data-and-load-profiles/) - This is an attachment from a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Philadelphia, PA, in 2017 for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). It provides energy use data and load profiles for the city.
- [Request for Proposals (RFP) for City of Chicago Municipal Electricity Supply, including Renewable Generation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposals-rfp-for-city-of-chicago-municipal-electricity-supply-including-renewable-generation/) - This Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued by the City of Chicago and seeks proposals that meet the City’s current and future electricity supply needs and allow the City to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable generation sources by January 1, 2025.
- [Local Action Framework: A Guide to Help Communities Achieve Energy and Environmental Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-action-framework-a-guide-to-help-communities-achieve-energy-and-environmental-goals/) - The Local Action Framework is a step-by-step guide designed to help local and tribal governments plan, implement, and evaluate new or existing energy or environmental projects.
- [Project Sunroof](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/project-sunroof/) - Google's Project Sunroof Data Explorer can estimate the solar potential for an entire city, while its Savings Estimator can evaluate specific buildings.
- [RE-Powering America's Land Website](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/re-powering-americas-land-website/) - EPA's RE-Powering America's Land website contains tools and resources on mapping and screening renewable energy on potentially contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites.
- [A Guide to Sample Community Solar Garden Leases](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/a-guide-to-sample-community-solar-garden-leases/) - The guide provides a predefined set of terms and an overview of the key clauses to include in a community solar lease contract.
- [Community Solar Policy Map](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-solar-policy-map/) - The Shared Renewables' map provides policy details and links to authorizing legislation throughout the U.S.
- [Local Government Project Portal Goal-Setting Guidance](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-project-portal-goal-setting-guidance/) - This guidance document provides a framework for and addresses frequently asked questions related to setting a renewable electricity goal.
- [Greenhouse Gas Emissions Protocols](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/greenhouse-gas-emissions-protocols/) - ICLEI's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Protocols provide standards and tools to help cities quantify their emissions.
- [Portfolio Manager](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/portfolio-manager/) - ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager is a free software suite which can help cities monitor their energy and water usage and identify energy efficiency opportunities.
- [Renewable Energy Generation for the City of Cincinnati's Electricity Load](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/renewable-energy-generation-for-the-city-of-cincinnatis-electricity-load/) - The City of Cincinnati released a Request for Qualification in January 2019, which included on-site and off-site renewable energy projects.
- [Multi-City Renewable Energy Request for Information](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/multi-city-renewable-energy-request-for-information/) - The City of Boston released a Request for Information on renewable energy projects that could supply a group of cities via an off-site virtual power purchase agreement.
- [Emerging Green Tariffs in U.S. Regulated Electricity Markets](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/emerging-green-tariffs-in-u-s-regulated-electricity-markets/) - This brief provides detailed information on the green tariff proposals and offerings for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in regulated markets in the U.S.
- [Community Power Map](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/community-power-map/) - This map shows the locations of community solar projects as well as municipal utilities, community choice aggregations, PACE programs, and some city goals.
- [Net Generation by State, Type, Producer, & Energy Source Form: EIA-906, EIA-920, and EIA-923 Detailed Data Files](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/net-generation-by-state-type-producer-energy-source-form-eia-906-eia-920-and-eia-923-detailed-data-files/) - A spreadsheet of annual energy generation by source of energy for each state.
- [Utilizing City-Utility Partnership Agreements to Achieve Climate and Energy Goals](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/utilizing-city-utility-partnership-agreements-to-achieve-climate-and-energy-goals/) - This report outlines the potential benefits, challenges, and common elements of city-utility partnership agreements, and also provides a list of tips and considerations for implementing them.
- [City of Denton RFP for Utility Scale Solar PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-of-denton-rfp-for-utility-scale-solar-ppa/) - This Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued by the City of Denton, TX, in 2018 for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The city was seeking proposals for up to 100 MW of utility scale solar energy as part of its plan to obtain a 100% renewable power supply capacity for its electric load.
- [Institutional Renewable Energy Procurement: Guidance for Purchasing and Making Associated Environmental Impact Claims](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/institutional-renewable-energy-procurement-guidance-for-purchasing-and-making-associated-environmental-impact-claims/) - This report outlines common renewable energy transaction structures, provides a framework for analyzing and prioritizing these options, and explains how to properly communicate the impact of different types of deals.
- [RTO/ISO Energy Market Data](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/rto-iso-energy-market-data/) - This website contains historical energy market data for six of the seven regional transmission organizations/independent system operators: CAISO, ERCOT, ISO-NE, MISO, NYISO, and PJM.
- [Innovation in Power Purchase Agreement Structures](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/innovation-in-power-purchase-agreement-structures/) - While not specific to U.S. cities, this report provides a useful overview of potential risks in off-site power purchase agreements.
- [WattTime](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/watttime/) - WattTime's more granular, real-time emissions data resources can assist cities in making more accurate and nuanced assessments of the potential greenhouse gas emissions impact of prospective projects.
- [Request for Information Response Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-information-response-template/) - In addition to their Request for Information for power purchase agreement contracts (including virtual power purchase agreements), the City of Boston released a standard response template to simplify the process of comparing the various responses on an apples-to-apples basis.
- [Utility-Scale Solar Report](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/utility-scale-solar-report/) - This annual report on the utility-scale solar industry contains aggregated, standardized pricing of existing power purchase agreements across different regions of the U.S.
- [System Advisor Model (SAM)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/system-advisor-model-sam/) - The System Advisor Model (SAM) is a free techno-economic software model that facilitates decision-making for people in the renewable energy industry. Cities may want to utilize this tool as a check against proposed power purchase agreement prices and to generally better understand potential costs of renewable energy systems given certain inputs. Microsoft Excel-based versions of the model are also available.
- [Renewable Energy Credits Guide](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/renewable-energy-credits-guide/) - The EnergySage website provides basic introductory materials explaining renewable energy credits, also known as renewable energy certificates.
- [Buying Clean Electricity: How Cities Benefit From Power Purchase Agreements](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/buying-clean-electricity-how-cities-benefit-from-power-purchase-agreements/) - This brief provides an overview of power purchase agreements, introduces important considerations for cities, provides examples of power purchase agreements used by municipalities, and offers additional resource suggestions.
- [Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement Guidebook For Corporate & Industrial Purchasers](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/renewable-energy-power-purchase-agreement-guidebook-for-corporate-industrial-purchasers/) - This report provides an overview and detailed explanation of terms and topics that cities should consider when structuring renewable energy power purchase agreements.
- [Request for Proposal Documents](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-documents/) - This website hosts copies of Philadelphia's Request for Proposal for large off-site power purchase agreement contracts, project term sheets, energy use data, standard contract provisions, and other documents.
- [Request for Proposal: Technical Consultant for the Procurement of a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/request-for-proposal-technical-consultant-for-the-procurement-of-a-renewable-energy-power-purchase-agreement/) - This is an example Request for Proposal document from Washington, DC for a technical consultant to support their procurement through a solicitation for a power purchase agreement. It can be utilized by cities looking to develop a similar Request for Proposal.
- [Plain Language Summary of Derivative Instruments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/plain-language-summary-of-derivative-instruments/) - This 20-page report may help an accounting team clarify if a derivative treatment is required for a virtual power purchase agreement project.
- [Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Cities](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/greenhouse-gas-protocol-for-cities/) - This guide provides standards and tools to help cities quantify their emissions.
- [Framework for an Equitable Energy Supply Transformation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/framework-for-an-equitable-energy-supply-transformation/) - This framework can help cities embed equity in city energy supply transformation to low or zero carbon sources. The guide helps users understand potential policy and program impacts via the lenses of procedural, distributional, structural, and transgenerational equity, and includes themed sets of guiding questions city staff and other stakeholders can consider when developing plans and policies for transforming their energy supply to meet their climate goals.
- [Equity Foundations](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-foundations/) - This webpage helps local government staff to apply an equity lens to a sustainability project, including choosing a good project, communicating about the project and racial equity, building a team, applying proven equity tools, and designing the project to embed an equity lens in local government practice.
- [Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/valuing-the-resilience-provided-by-solar-and-battery-energy-storage-systems/) - This short insight brief outlines the value that resilient solar can provide and can serve as a reference when engaging city leadership in the value of pursuing solar + storage projects for resiliency.
- [Resilient Southeast: Exploring Opportunities for Solar+Storage in Five Cities](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/resilient-southeast-exploring-opportunities-for-solarstorage-in-five-cities/) - This report evaluates the current policy landscape and economic potential for solar and battery storage to provide clean, reliable backup power to critical facilities in five cities: Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; and Wilmington, NC.
- [Design and Implementation of Community Solar Programs for Low- and Moderate-Income Customers](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/design-and-implementation-of-community-solar-programs-for-low-and-moderate-income-customers/) - This report draws from literature and interviews with representatives from solar developers and state community solar programs to provide experience on low- and moderate-income community solar design.
- [Financing Community-Based Solar Projects: Case Studies from the Field](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/financing-community-based-solar-projects-case-studies-from-the-field/) - SEPA's report explores different financing options through a series of six case studies based on in-depth interviews with utilities and project developers.
- [Clean Energy Atlanta](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/clean-energy-atlanta/) - Atlanta's energy plan outlines different models, policies, and programs that a city might use to transition its municipal operations or entire community to 100 percent clean energy.
- [Solar Site Assessment and Utility Data Spreadsheet](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-site-assessment-and-utility-data-spreadsheet/) - This template is designed to help users collect information about potential solar project sites.
- [Guide to Implementing Solar PV for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/guide-to-implementing-solar-pv-for-local-governments/) - This guide highlights the advantages and disadvantages of direct ownership versus third party ownership for local governments.
- [New York City Request for Information](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/new-york-city-request-for-information/) - This Request for Information for a wastewater treatment plant is a useful example of a city's efforts to collect information from the market regarding potential on-site solar sites.
- [Solar Request for Proposal Proposal Evaluation Matrix](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-request-for-proposal-proposal-evaluation-matrix/) - This solar Request for Proposal evaluation matrix provides a framework and potential evaluation criteria to use when evaluating multiple proposals.
- [Model Solar Leases and Power Purchase Agreements](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/model-solar-leases-and-power-purchase-agreements/) - These power purchase agreement contracts (in Microsoft Word) are designed to assist residential, commerical, and industrial customers looking to sign a power purchase agreement.
- [Model Land Lease and Solar Easement Agreement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/model-land-lease-and-solar-easement-agreement/) - This land lease and solar easement agreement template is designed for customers looking to lease their land to a solar developer.
- [Local Government Solar Project Press Release Template](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/local-government-solar-project-press-release-template/) - This document provides examples of press release templates to help municipalities announce their efforts to develop solar projects.
- [Rooftop Energy Potential of Low Income Communities in America](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/rooftop-energy-potential-of-low-income-communities-in-america/) - The Rooftop Energy Potential of Low Income Communities in America (REPLICA) dataset provides estimates of residential rooftop solar technical potential at the tract-level with emphasis on estimates for low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations.
- [Lessons in Commercial PACE Leadership: The Path from Legislation to Launch](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/lessons-in-commercial-pace-leadership-the-path-from-legislation-to-launch/) - This report is a starting point for understanding what approaches have worked to establish successful C-PACE programs and provides a roadmap for setting up and launching such programs.
- [Solarize Campaign Templates and Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solarize-campaign-templates-and-resources/) - This website includes many templates - for Request for Proposals, marketing, and community outreach - and other resources to utilize throughout a Solarize campaign.
- [Planning and Zoning for Solar Energy: Updated Edition](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/planning-and-zoning-for-solar-energy-updated-edition/) - This Planning Advisory Service Essential Info Packet provides an extensive collection of sample ordinances on topics including solar access, solar siting, and solar energy systems, along with many examples of how communities are adding solar provisions to their comprehensive, subarea, and functional plans.
- [Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/expedited-permit-process-for-pv-systems/) - This in-depth guidebook provides step-by-step instructions on how to expedite permitting process for small scale PV systems.
- [AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/avoided-emissions-and-generation-tool-avert/) - This tool helps users estimate the potential greenhouse gas and air pollution impacts of a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
- [Solar State-By-State Factsheets](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-state-by-state-factsheets/) - This website provides state-level solar metrics (total current solar capacity, solar installations, solar jobs, etc.) that could be utilized in determining renewable energy goals.
- [State-by-State Map of Energy Choice in the U.S.](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/state-by-state-map-of-energy-choice-in-the-u-s/) - This map indicates which U.S. states have retail choice legislation that enable off-site power purchase agreements.
- [AWEA State Wind Energy Factsheets](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/awea-state-wind-energy-factsheets/) - This website provides wind energy facts for each state, including the number of projects, energy generation, jobs and economic development, and environmental benefits.
- [Guide to Purchasing Green Power](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/guide-to-purchasing-green-power/) - This report provides an overview and key details on each of the following procurement methods: physical power purchase agreements, financial power purchase agreement contracts, green tariffs, and self-generation.
- [State Solar Policy Inventory](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/state-solar-policy-inventory/) - This website provides state-by-state overviews of solar policies such as net metering, rebates, solar renewable energy certificates, and loans.
- [Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency  (DSIRE)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/database-of-state-incentives-for-renewables-and-efficiency-dsire/) - This database provides summaries of utility, state, and local policies and incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- [PVWatts Calculator](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/pvwatts-calculator/) - This online tool can assess the solar energy potential of specified rooftops, as well as neighboring parking lots and land areas.
- [Solar Decision Support and Resources for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-decision-support-and-resources-for-local-governments/) - This series of short webinars provides relevant information on key issues for on-site projects.
- [Solar Power Purchase Agreements: A Toolkit for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-power-purchase-agreements-a-toolkit-for-local-governments/) - This in-depth report provides guidance on the Request for Proposal and power purchase agreement process, as well as useful legal templates (e.g. site licenses, leases, easements, power purchase agreements).
- [Solar Energy Resource Center](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/solar-energy-resource-center/) - The U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technology Office website contains lists of recommended resources for state, local, and federal entities that are interested in pursuing solar energy.

## State Overviews

- [North Carolina](https://cityrenewables.org/state/north-carolina/)
- [Illinois](https://cityrenewables.org/state/illinois/)
- [Colorado](https://cityrenewables.org/state/colorado/)
- [Florida](https://cityrenewables.org/state/florida/)
- [California](https://cityrenewables.org/state/california/)
- [New York](https://cityrenewables.org/state/new-york/)
- [Minnesota](https://cityrenewables.org/state/minnesota/)
- [Indiana](https://cityrenewables.org/state/indiana/)
- [Michigan](https://cityrenewables.org/state/michigan/)
- [Texas](https://cityrenewables.org/state/texas/)
- [South Carolina](https://cityrenewables.org/state/south-carolina/)
- [South Dakota](https://cityrenewables.org/state/south-dakota/)
- [Tennessee](https://cityrenewables.org/state/tennessee/)
- [Utah](https://cityrenewables.org/state/utah/)
- [Vermont](https://cityrenewables.org/state/vermont/)
- [Virginia](https://cityrenewables.org/state/virginia/)
- [Washington](https://cityrenewables.org/state/washington/)
- [West Virginia](https://cityrenewables.org/state/west-virginia/)
- [Wisconsin](https://cityrenewables.org/state/wisconsin/)
- [Wyoming](https://cityrenewables.org/state/wyoming/)
- [North Dakota](https://cityrenewables.org/state/north-dakota/)
- [New Mexico](https://cityrenewables.org/state/new-mexico/)
- [New Jersey](https://cityrenewables.org/state/new-jersey/)
- [Ohio](https://cityrenewables.org/state/ohio/)
- [New Hampshire](https://cityrenewables.org/state/new-hampshire/)
- [Nevada](https://cityrenewables.org/state/nevada/)
- [Nebraska](https://cityrenewables.org/state/nebraska/)
- [Montana](https://cityrenewables.org/state/montana/)
- [Missouri](https://cityrenewables.org/state/missouri/)
- [Mississippi](https://cityrenewables.org/state/mississippi/)
- [Massachusetts](https://cityrenewables.org/state/massachusetts/)
- [Oklahoma](https://cityrenewables.org/state/oklahoma/)
- [Oregon](https://cityrenewables.org/state/oregon/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://cityrenewables.org/state/pennsylvania/)
- [Rhode Island](https://cityrenewables.org/state/rhode-island/)
- [District of Columbia](https://cityrenewables.org/state/washington-d-c/)
- [Maryland](https://cityrenewables.org/state/maryland/)
- [Maine](https://cityrenewables.org/state/maine/)
- [Louisiana](https://cityrenewables.org/state/louisiana/)
- [Kentucky](https://cityrenewables.org/state/kentucky/)
- [Kansas](https://cityrenewables.org/state/kansas/)
- [Iowa](https://cityrenewables.org/state/iowa/)
- [Idaho](https://cityrenewables.org/state/idaho/)
- [Hawaii](https://cityrenewables.org/state/hawaii/)
- [Georgia](https://cityrenewables.org/state/georgia/)
- [Delaware](https://cityrenewables.org/state/delaware/)
- [Connecticut](https://cityrenewables.org/state/connecticut/)
- [Arkansas](https://cityrenewables.org/state/arkansas/)
- [Arizona](https://cityrenewables.org/state/arizona/)
- [Alaska](https://cityrenewables.org/state/alaska/)
- [Alabama](https://cityrenewables.org/state/alabama/)

## City Stories

- [Cincinnati, OH](https://cityrenewables.org/story/cincinnati-oh-2/) - Explore how Cincinnati transformed a closed landfill into a 9.8 MW solar project using a hybrid ownership model. Learn about the City’s financing strategy, procurement process, and key lessons for other municipalities.
- [Philadelphia, PA](https://cityrenewables.org/story/philadelphia-pa-2/) - Philadelphia used a long-term utility-scale solar power purchase agreement (PPA) to reduce electricity price volatility, advance its goal of 100% renewable electricity for municipal facilities, and avoid more than $1.2 million in electricity costs during the project’s first two years of operation.
- [San Diego, CA](https://cityrenewables.org/story/san-diego-ca/) - Learn how San Diego evolved from a multi-site solar PPA to a portfolio-based energy savings performance contract (ESPC) that bundled solar, battery storage, electrification, and energy efficiency upgrades across municipal facilities.
- [Austin, TX](https://cityrenewables.org/story/austin-tx/) - To deploy solar locally on at least 80 municipal facilities, parks, and parking lots to make progress toward Austin's community-wide net zero emissions by 2040.
- [Dayton, OH](https://cityrenewables.org/story/dayton-oh/) - Project Purpose To power part of the City’s energy-intensive water treatment facility with 5.15 megawatts (MW) of solar, reduce operational costs, repurpose a long-vacant brownfield into a clean energy asset, and advance Dayton’s 2035 goal of 100% renewable electricity for municipal operations. Project Overview In 2025, the City of Dayton approved its first large-scale solar
- [San Antonio, TX](https://cityrenewables.org/story/san-antonio-tx/) - To deploy solar locally on at least 42 municipal facilities, parks, and parking lots to make progress toward San Antonio’s 2040 goal of zero net energy for all municipal buildings.
- [Columbus, OH](https://cityrenewables.org/story/columbus-oh/) - Program Purpose Clean Energy Columbus, a community choice aggregation program approved by voters in 2020, enables the City of Columbus to contract for energy on behalf of residents and small businesses and provides 100% renewable energy through a portfolio of new solar and wind generation projects in Ohio. As of 2025, approximately 300 MW of
- [5 local governments, ME](https://cityrenewables.org/story/southern-maine-planning-development-commission-me/) - Project Purpose Help five Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission (SMPDC) member towns (Fryeburg, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, and Old Orchard Beach) take advantage of Maine’s new Net Energy Billing program and purchase solar together at a lower cost. Project Overview In 2019, the state of Maine passed legislation eliminating “gross metering,” which required solar panel
- [Chicago, IL](https://cityrenewables.org/story/chicago-il/) - Project Purpose To power all of Chicago’s municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025, add renewable energy onto the grid by investing in a new project, and deliver tangible benefits to the Chicago community. Project Overview In August 2022, the City of Chicago signed a 5-year retail electricity contract with Constellation Energy to power
- [Skagit County, WA](https://cityrenewables.org/story/skagit-county-wa/) - Project Purpose Install a micro-hydro system in the municipal water pipelines, which allows for electricity generation from the excess pressure in the pipelines. The system generates clean energy, helps save water, and extends the life of the pipeline. Project Overview Skagit Public Utility District (Skagit PUD) is a not-for-profit, community-owned utility with a locally elected
- [Batesville, AR](https://cityrenewables.org/story/batesville-ar/) - Project Purpose To build a 6 MW floating solar facility to supply about 97% of the City of Batesville’s annual electricity needs for municipal offices and facilities while reducing energy costs. Project Overview In August 2021, the Batesville City Council authorized the City of Batesville to enter into an agreement with Entegrity Energy Partners to
- [15 local governments, NC](https://cityrenewables.org/story/multiple-local-governments-nc/) - Project Purpose Use the collective power of 15 cities and counties in North Carolina to participate in and influence the regulatory review process for their electric utility’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to ensure it supports and aligns with the local governments’ clean energy and community goals. Project Overview Some local governments are finding that
- [Cohoes, NY](https://cityrenewables.org/story/cohoes-ny/) - Project Purpose To build a 3.2 MW municipally owned and operated floating solar project that will provide clean energy to municipal facilities and other civic uses, while educating the public about innovative sustainability projects. The city’s projected savings of electricity costs will be reinvested into other infrastructure, economic development, and community revitalization projects. Project Overview
- [Los Angeles, CA](https://cityrenewables.org/story/los-angeles-ca/) - Project Purpose To purchase 331 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from a New Mexico wind farm through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) in the largest wind deal ever completed by LADWP and possibly the largest ever by a US city. Project Overview In October 2020, the City of Los Angeles announced
- [Nashville, TN](https://cityrenewables.org/story/nashville-tn/) - Project Purpose To build a 125 megawatt (MW), utility-scale solar energy project in collaboration with partners that will provide 100 MW of clean energy to power Metropolitan Government of Nashville (Metro-Nashville) facilities and advance the city over one-third of the way toward supplying 100% of Metro-Nashville’s operations with renewable energy by 2041. Project Overview In
- [Cincinnati, OH](https://cityrenewables.org/story/cincinnati-oh/) - Project Purpose To build a 100 megawatt (MW) solar array that will provide renewable energy for municipal facilities and city residents, support workforce development, and advance Cincinnati’s long-term goal to transition to 100 percent renewable energy community-wide by 2035. Project Overview In November 2019, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced a signed deal with Creekwood Energy
- [Washington, DC](https://cityrenewables.org/story/wmata-dc/) - Project Purpose To lease space on Metro properties for the installation of 12.8 MW of community solar projects and generate reliable, long-term revenue for Metro. Project Overview In July 2020, Metro announced a partnership with SunPower Corp and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP) to install and operate 12.8 MW of solar carports and canopies at four Metrorail
- [Houston, TX](https://cityrenewables.org/story/houston-tx/) - Project Purpose To power all of Houston’s municipal operations with 100 percent renewable energy five years earlier than targeted, while realizing substantial cost savings for the City. Project Overview In April 2020, the City of Houston announced that beginning in July 2020 it would power 100 percent of its municipal operations—from traffic lights to police
- [Madison, WI](https://cityrenewables.org/story/madison-wi/) - Project Purpose To install one megawatt of solar energy on City of Madison facilities by 2020 while launching and growing a City-led solar installation job training program. Project Overview In 2014, the City of Madison launched the Madison Megawatt initiative with a goal of installing one megawatt (MW) of on-site solar on its City facilities
- [Arlington County, VA](https://cityrenewables.org/story/arlington-county-va/) - Project Purpose To purchase 38 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for County government electric operations by partnering with another large regional energy buyer. Project Overview As a small locality (just 26 square miles) with some energy-intensive operations, Arlington County grappled with the fact that most of its government facilities and sites do not meet the
- [Denver, CO](https://cityrenewables.org/story/denver-co/) - Project Purpose To procure 4.6 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, representing the first phase of an effort to host up to 15 MW of community solar gardens on municipal sites in Denver by 2025. The initiative aims to expand the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy to more community members while helping Denver advance

## Glossary  Terms

- [Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/community-choice-aggregation/) - Programs that allow local governments to purchase electricity for their community either directly or from third parties while the traditional utility provider continues to manage energy transmission, distribution systems, and billing. ​ Also known as: Municipal Aggregation, Government Energy Aggregation
- [Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/virtual-power-purchase-agreement-vppa/) - A financial agreement in which a customer agrees to pay a predetermined price for the generated electricity and, typically, the renewable attributes (RECs) from a renewable energy project. Instead of the customer receiving the electricity physically, the project owner sells the energy into the local organized wholesale market; for each MWh, the buyer then pays
- [Long-Term REC Purchase](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/long-term-rec-purchase/) - Long-term renewable energy certificate (REC) purchases are the renewable energy certificate procurement tied to a specific project with a contract of at least five years.
- [Behind-the-Meter](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/behind-the-meter/) - Refers to on-site projects that connect to a customer’s site behind a customer’s electricity meter, thereby reducing the electricity that the customer needs to buy from the grid.
- [Bundled Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/bundled-renewable-energy-certificates/) - An electricity product where Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are purchased alongside the delivery of the associated electricity.
- [Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/green-tariff/) - A utility tariff or electricity rate, which allows a class of customers to source a portion or all of their electricity from new renewable energy projects typically through long term contracts, with the customer purchasing both the electricity from a renewable energy project and the associated RECs. Typically, these programs are designed for large customers.
- [Megawatt (MW)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/megawatt-mw/) - A measure of power which is equal to 1,000,000 watts or 1,000 kilowatts.
- [Megawatt-hour (MWh)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/megawatt-hour-mwh/) - A measure of energy which is equal to 1,000,000 watts or 1,000 kilowatts being used or generated for one hour.
- [Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/power-purchase-agreement-ppa/) - A contract with an energy project through which a customer agrees to purchase the energy produced by a generator over a specified period at a predetermined price per unit of energy. Types of PPAs include Physical PPAs, Financial PPAs and other structures.
- [Kilowatt-hour (kWh)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/kilowatt-hour-kwh/) - A measure of energy which is equal to 1,000 watts being used or generated for one hour.
- [Electric Retail Choice Market](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/electric-retail-choice-market/) - Markets where customers have been granted, at the state level, the right to procure energy from a competitive electricity supplier other than their traditional utility provider. Also known as: Competitive Retail Electricity Market, Deregulated Retail Market, Restructured Market, Direct Access Market
- [Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/community-solar/) - Mid-sized solar projects (e.g., up to 2MW) sited within the customers’ utility service territory and connected to the distribution grid. The output of the solar array is divided among multiple subscribers, who receive utility bill credits for their share of the energy production. Typically, the utility or a third party develops and maintains the plant
- [Physical PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/physical-ppa/) - A power purchase agreement (PPA) in which the seller delivers electricity to the customer (on-site) or a predetermined delivery point within their local electricity markets (off-site) who takes legal title to the energy. Physical PPAs can be used where allowed by state law. Also known as: Direct PPA
- [Organized Wholesale Market](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/organized-wholesale-market/) - The purchase and sale of electricity from generators to resellers, along with the ancillary services needed to maintain reliability and power quality at the transmission level. Resellers include electricity utility companies, competitive power providers and electricity marketers.
- [Kilowatt (kW)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/kilowatt-kw/) - A measure of power which is equal to 1,000 watts.
- [Investor Owned Utility (IOU)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/investor-owned-utility-iou/) - A privately-owned electric utility that is subject to state regulation and financed by a combination of shareholder equity and bondholder debt that operate for profit.
- [Green Pricing Program](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/green-pricing-program/) - A utility product that enables customers to voluntarily procure renewable energy equivalent to a portion or all of their electricity needs, typically at a price premium. Green pricing programs are often targeted at residential and small commercial customers. Typically, the utility retires the RECS associated with the renewable energy on behalf of the customer. Also
- [On-Site Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/on-site-solar/) - Solar project(s) built on local buildings or land, at the same location where the energy is consumed.
- [Municipal Utility](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/municipal-utility/) - An electric utility owned by a city or region that operates not for profit. Also known as: City Owned Utility and often shortened to Muni.
- [Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/unbundled-renewable-energy-credits/) - An electricity product where customers purchase RECs separate from the associated electricity.
- [Energy Justice](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/energy-justice/) - Per the Initiative for Energy Justice, energy justice refers to: "the goal of achieving equity in both the social and economic participation in the energy system, while also remediating social, economic, and health burdens on those historically harmed by the energy system ('frontline communities')."
- [Energy Burden](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/energy-burden/) - Per the Initiative for Energy Justice, energy burden refers to: "the expense of energy expenditures relative to overall household income.” While there are no universally accepted thresholds for what constitutes a high energy burden, some papers have proposed thresholds such as 6-11% of household income or suggested relative measures (e.g., households with high energy burden
- [Energy Security](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/energy-security/) - Per the IEA, energy security is: “the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.”
- [Energy Poverty](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/energy-poverty/) - Per The World Bank, energy poverty is: “the state of being deprived of certain energy services or not being able to use them in a healthy, convenient, and efficient manner, resulting in a level of energy consumption that is insufficient to support social and economic development.”
- [Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/integrated-resource-plan-irp/) - An integrated resource plan is a utility plan for meeting forecasted annual peak and energy demand, plus some established reserve margin, through a combination of supply-side and demand-side resources over a specified future period.
- [Regional Transmission Operators or Independent System Operators (RTOs/ISOs)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/rto-iso/) - Independent, membership-based, not for profit organizations that ensure reliability and optimize supply and demand bids for wholesale electric power. Areas within RTOs/ISOs are considered to be Organized Wholesale Markets. RTOs and ISOs are often used interchangeably although there are small differences. In our materials, we use RTO often to refer to both.
- [Virtual Net Metering](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/virtual-net-metering/) - A process which allows customers to get credited for solar installations that are not on-site. Customers contract for projects or portions of projects within their utility load zone, but off their property, and are credited by the utility for the power that that project delivers to the grid. Also known as: Remote Net Metering
- [Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/renewable-energy-certificates-recs/) - A REC represents the clean energy attributes of 1 MWh of renewable electricity and conveys the environmental and social attributes of the generated electricity to customers.
- [Transmission System](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/transmission-system/) - A system that delivers electricity from generators to an electric substation; this is the second stage in the delivery of energy.
- [Third-Party On-Site Solar PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/third-party-on-site-solar-ppa/) - State authorization of Third-Party On-Site Solar PPAs allows residential customers to purchase electricity generated by solar panels on their roof from a third party that owns the PV system.
- [Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/tariff/) - The conditions, such as pricing, charged to customers for the delivery and consumption of electric power, or the on-site generation of electricity. Also known as: Electric Rate Schedule
- [Rural Electric Cooperative](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/rural-electric-cooperative/) - An electric utility cooperatively owned by the customers and governed by a board of directors, with some oversight by state regulators. Also known as: Electric Cooperative, Cooperative Utility
- [Request for Proposals (RFP)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/request-for-proposals-rfp/) - A solicitation process, often through competitive bidding, to obtain supplier proposals with the intent to contract for procurement.
- [Request for Information (RFI)](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/request-for-information-rfi/) - A solicitation process to obtain general information on energy products, services or suppliers with intent of gaining a better understanding of the marketplace.
- [Renewable Portfolio Standards](https://cityrenewables.org/glossary/renewable-portfolio-standards/) - State legislated mandates that require utilities to use or procure renewable energy or renewable energy credits (RECs) to account for a certain percentage of their retail electricity sales — or a certain amount of generating capacity — according to a specified schedule. Renewable portfolio goals are similar to RPS policies, but not legally binding.

## FFOLD Programs

- [Transmission Infrastructure Program (TIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transmission-infrastructure-program-tip/)
- [Communities Taking Charge Accelerator](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/communities-taking-charge-accelerator/)
- [National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-infrastructure-project-assistance-mega-program/)
- [Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-Uses (WASTE)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/waste-analysis-and-strategies-for-transportation-end-uses-waste/)
- [Training for Residential Energy Contractors Competitive Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/training-for-residential-energy-contractors-competitive-grants/)
- [Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/active-transportation-infrastructure-investment-program-atiip/)
- [Cross-Sector Technologies Funding Opportunity](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/cross-sector-technologies-funding-opportunity/)
- [Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/solar-energy-evolution-and-diffusion-studies-4-seeds-4/)
- [Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/advance-the-national-clean-hydrogen-strategy/)
- [Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid (Competitive)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/preventing-outages-and-enhancing-the-resilience-of-the-electric-grid-competitive/)
- [VTO Technology Integration (TI) Funding Opportunity](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/vto-technology-integration-ti-funding-opportunity/)
- [Clean Bus Planning Awards](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-bus-planning-awards/)
- [Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/communities-sparking-investment-in-transformative-energy-c-site/)
- [Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/abandoned-mine-land-economic-revitalization-amler-program/)
- [Tribal Orphaned Wells Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-orphaned-wells-program/)
- [Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-innovation-stronger-economy-rise-grants/)
- [State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI)-Supported Projects](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-energy-financing-institution-sefi-supported-projects/)
- [National Highway Freight Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-highway-freight-program/)
- [Building Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/building-energy-efficiency-frontiers-innovation-technologies-benefit/)
- [Strategies to Increase Hydropower Flexibility](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/strategies-to-increase-hydropower-flexibility/)
- [Empowering Rural America (New ERA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/empowering-rural-america-new-era/)
- [Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-eecbg-competitive-program/)
- [45/45Y: Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45-45y-clean-electricity-production-tax-credit/)
- [48(e), 48E(h): Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/48e-48eh-low-income-communities-bonus-credit/)
- [45V: Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45v-clean-hydrogen-production-tax-credit/)
- [45U: Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45u-zero-emission-nuclear-power-production-credit/)
- [45Q: Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45q-credit-for-carbon-oxide-sequestration/)
- [30C: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/30c-alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit/)
- [179D: Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/179d-energy-efficient-commercial-buildings-deduction/)
- [Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/promoting-resilient-operations-for-transformative-efficient-and-cost-saving-transportation-protect-discretionary-program/)
- [Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/capacity-building-for-repurposing-energy-assets/)
- [48/48E: Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/48e-clean-electricity-investment-tax-credit/)
- [48C: Advanced Energy Project Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/48c-advanced-energy-project-credit/)
- [45Z: Clean Fuel Production Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45z-clean-fuel-production-credit/)
- [45X: Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45x-advanced-manufacturing-production-credit/)
- [45W: Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/45w-credit-for-qualified-commercial-clean-vehicles/)
- [Community Change Grants Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-change-grants-program/)
- [Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories Competition](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/climate-ready-workforce-for-coastal-states-tribes-and-territories-competition/)
- [Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) - Implementation](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/climate-pollution-reduction-grants-cprg-implementation/)
- [Clean School Bus Rebate Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-school-bus-rebate-program/)
- [Clean Communities Investment Accelerator](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-communities-investment-accelerator/)
- [Carbon Utilization Procurement Grant](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-utilization-procurement-grant/)
- [Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilots](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-capture-large-scale-pilots/)
- [Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/distributed-energy-systems-demonstrations/)
- [Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-improvements-in-rural-or-remote-areas/)
- [Energy Future Grants (EFG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-future-grants-efg/)
- [Energizing Rural Communities Prize](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energizing-rural-communities-prize/)
- [Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/electric-vehicle-charger-reliability-and-accessibility-accelerator/)
- [Heat Pump Defense Production Act Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/heat-pump-defense-production-act-program/)
- [Grid Resilience State/Tribal Formula Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/grid-resilience-state-tribal-formula-grant-program/)
- [Green and Resilient Retrofit Program Leading Edge (GRRPL)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/green-and-resilient-retrofit-program-leading-edge-grrpl/)
- [Green and Resilient Retrofit Program Elements (GRRPE)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/green-and-resilient-retrofit-program-elements-grrpe/)
- [Green and Resilient Retrofit Program Comprehensive (GRRPC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/green-and-resilient-retrofit-program-comprehensive-grrpc/)
- [Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Studies for Production of Critical Minerals and Materials from Coal-Based Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/front-end-engineering-and-design-feed-studies-for-production-of-critical-minerals-and-materials-from-coal-based-resources/)
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (FSP-National)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-grant-program/)
- [Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program (EJ TCGM)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/environmental-justice-thriving-communities-grantmaking-program-ej-tcgm/)
- [NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/noaa-climate-resilience-regional-challenge/)
- [National Clean Investment Fund](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-clean-investment-fund/)
- [Methane Emissions Reduction Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/methane-emissions-reduction-program/)
- [Materials, Operation, and Recycling of Photovoltaics (MORE PV)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/materials-operation-and-recycling-of-photovoltaics-more-pv/)
- [Marine Energy University Foundational R&D](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/marine-energy-university-foundational-rd/)
- [Installation Noise Reduction and Reliable Moorings for Offshore Wind and Marine Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/installation-noise-reduction-and-reliable-moorings-for-offshore-wind-and-marine-energy/)
- [Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/innovative-designs-for-high-performance-low-cost-hvdc-converters-ideal-hvdc/)
- [Industrial Assessment Center Programs at Trade Schools, Community Colleges, and Union Training Programs](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/industrial-assessment-center-programs-at-trade-schools-community-colleges-and-union-training-programs/)
- [Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/pollution-prevention-grant-environmental-justice-through-safer-and-more-sustainable-products/)
- [Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/pollution-prevention-grant-environmental-justice-in-communities/)
- [Operation and Planning Tools for Inverter-Based Resource Management and Availability for Future Power Systems (OPTIMA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/operation-and-planning-tools-for-inverter-based-resource-management-and-availability-for-future-power-systems-optima/)
- [Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/ocean-based-climate-resilience-accelerators/)
- [Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-and-tribal-assistance-pilot-program/)
- [Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/renewable-energy-siting-through-technical-engagement-and-planning-r-step-program/)
- [Regional Conservation Partnership Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/regional-conservation-partnership-program/)
- [Recompete Pilot Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/recompete-pilot-program/)
- [Puerto Rico – Energy Resilience Fund](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/puerto-rico-energy-resilience-fund/)
- [Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/powering-affordable-clean-energy-pace/)
- [Solar Technical Assistance](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/solar-technical-assistance/)
- [Solar for All](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/solar-for-all/)
- [Solar Ambassador Prize - Phase 1](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/solar-ambassador-prize-phase-1/)
- [Silicon Solar Manufacturing, and Dual-Use Photovoltaic Incubator](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/silicon-solar-manufacturing-and-dual-use-photovoltaic-incubator/)
- [Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grant](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-energy-for-america-program-technical-assistance-grant/)
- [Rural Energy for America Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-energy-for-america-program/)
- [Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-climate-resilience-annual-awards-program/)
- [Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transitioning-tribal-colleges-and-universities-to-clean-energy/)
- [Tech Hubs Program, Phase 1](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tech-hubs-program-phase-1/)
- [State Manufacturing Leadership](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-manufacturing-leadership/)
- [Tribal Electrification Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-electrification-program-2/)
- [Reducing Agricultural Carbon Intensity and Protecting Algal Crops (RACIPAC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/reducing-agricultural-carbon-intensity-and-protecting-algal-crops-racipac/)
- [Renew America's Schools Grant](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/renew-americas-schools-grant/)
- [Ride and Drive Electric](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/ride-and-drive-electric/)
- [Superfund Technical Assistance Grant Program (TAG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/superfund-technical-assistance-grant-program-tag/)
- [Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transmission-siting-and-economic-development-grants-program/)
- [Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/vehicle-technologies-office-program-wide-funding-opportunity/)
- [Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/waste-to-energy-technical-assistance-for-local-governments/)
- [Decarbonization of Water Resource Recovery Facilities](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/decarbonization-of-water-resource-recovery-facilities/)
- [Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/enhanced-geothermal-systems-egs-pilot-demonstrations/)
- [Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJCPS)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/environmental-justice-collaborative-problem-solving-cooperative-agreement-program-ejcps/)
- [Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program (EJG2G)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/environmental-justice-government-to-government-program-ejg2g/)
- [Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/fueling-aviations-sustainable-transition-fast/)
- [Innovating Distributed Embedded Energy Prize (InDEEP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/innovating-distributed-embedded-energy-prize-indeep/)
- [Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid (Formula)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/preventing-outages-and-enhancing-the-resilience-of-the-electric-grid-formula/)
- [Clean Energy to Communities Program (C2C)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-energy-to-communities-program-c2c/)
- [Clean Ports Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-ports-program/)
- [Climate Adaptation Partnership (CAP)/Regional Integrated Science and Assessments (RISA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/climate-adaptation-partnership-cap-regional-integrated-science-and-assessments-risa/)
- [Community Power Accelerator Prize](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-power-accelerator-prize/)
- [Community-Led Tidal and Current Energy Planning and Development](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-led-tidal-and-current-energy-planning-and-development/)
- [Charging and Fueling Program Discretionary Grants - Community Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/charging-and-fueling-program-discretionary-grants-community-program/)
- [Charging and Fueling Program Discretionary Grants - Corridor Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/charging-and-fueling-program-discretionary-grants-corridor-program/)
- [Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/assistance-for-latest-and-zero-building-energy-code-adoption/)
- [Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/low-carbon-transportation-materials-grants/)
- [Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (State Energy Program)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/high-efficiency-electric-home-rebate-program-state-energy-program/)
- [Home Efficiency Rebate Program (State Energy Program)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/home-energy-performance-based-whole-house-rebates-state-energy-program/)
- [Training for Residential Energy Contractors Formula Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-based-home-energy-efficiency-contractor-training-grants-state-energy-program/)
- [Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-infrastructure-reinvestment-program/)
- [Transmission Facility Financing](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transmission-facility-financing/)
- [Airport Terminal Program (ATP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/airport-terminal-program-atp/)
- [Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/workforce-opportunity-for-rural-communities-worc/)
- [BETO Waste Feedstocks and Conversion R&D](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/beto-waste-feedstocks-and-conversion-rd/)
- [Cooperative Agreement to Facilitate Coordination Between DOE-NE and Energy Communities, Vital Constituencies, and Educational Groups](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/cooperative-agreement-to-facilitate-coordination-between-doe-ne-and-energy-communities-vital-constituencies-and-educational-groups/)
- [Airport Improvement Program (AIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/airport-improvement-program-aip-discretionary-grants/)
- [Sunny Awards for Equitable Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/sunny-awards-for-equitable-community-solar/)
- [Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program-hbiip/)
- [Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-heavy-duty-vehicles/)
- [Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program (NAE)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/neighborhood-access-and-equity-grant-program/)
- [Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/weatherization-assistance-program-wap/)
- [Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/weatherization-assistance-program-wap-enhancement-innovation-ei-program/)
- [Wastewater Efficiency Grant Pilot Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/wastewater-efficiency-grant-pilot-program/)
- [WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants ](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/watersmart-water-and-energy-efficiency-grants/)
- [Transportation Alternatives / Enhancement Programs (TA Set-Aside)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transportation-alternatives-enhancement-programs-ta-set-aside/)
- [Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (TIFIA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transportation-infrastructure-finance-and-innovation-act-tifia-program/)
- [Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program (TELGP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-energy-loan-guarantee-program-telgp/)
- [Tribal High Priority Projects Program (THPP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-high-priority-projects-thpp-program/)
- [Tribal Transit Program (TTP) - Competitive](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/tribal-transit-program-ttp-competitive/)
- [Volkswagen (VW) Settlement Mitigation Funding](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/volkswagen-vw-settlement-mitigation-funding/)
- [Statewide Planning, Research, and Networks (American Rescue Plan)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/statewide-planning-research-and-networks-american-rescue-plan/)
- [Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/surface-transportation-block-grant-program-stbgp/)
- [Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program (Title 17)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/title-17-innovative-energy-loan-guarantee-program-title-17/)
- [Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/transmission-facilitation-program-tfp/)
- [Section 5311 for Rural Areas](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/section-5311-for-rural-areas/)
- [Secure Geologic Storage Permitting](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/secure-geologic-storage-permitting/)
- [Catalyst Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-economic-infrastructure-development-seid-investment-program/)
- [State Energy Program (SEP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-energy-program-sep/)
- [State of Good Repair (SGR) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/state-of-good-repair-sgr-grants/)
- [States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/states-economic-development-assistance-program-sedap/)
- [Section 5307 for Urbanized Areas](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/section-5307-for-urbanized-areas/)
- [Rural Development Disaster Assistance](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-development-disaster-assistance/)
- [Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance (EA/REDA) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-energy-for-america-program-reap-energy-audit-renewable-energy-development-assistance-ea-reda-grants/)
- [Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-energy-savings-program-resp/)
- [Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/rural-surface-transportation-grant-program/)
- [Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ss4a-grant-program/)
- [Section 108 Loan](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/section-108-loan/)
- [Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/railroad-rehabilitation-improvement-financing-rrif/)
- [RAISE Discretionary Grants Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/raise-discretionary-grants-program/)
- [Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program (RCN)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/reconnecting-communities-pilot-rcp-program/)
- [Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/reduction-of-truck-emissions-at-port-facilities/)
- [Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/regional-direct-air-capture-dac-hubs/)
- [Forest Economy Program (FEP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/regional-forest-economy-partnership-rfep-program/)
- [Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Demonstration Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/regional-infrastructure-accelerator-ria-demonstration-program/)
- [Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/port-infrastructure-development-program-pidp/)
- [Grid Innovation Program - Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/program-upgrading-our-electric-grid-and-ensuring-reliability-and-resiliency/)
- [Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Formula Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/promoting-resilient-operations-for-transformative-efficient-and-cost-saving-transportation-protect-formula-program/)
- [Public Works Program (PWP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/public-works-program-pwp/)
- [Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) Wind and Solar Integration and System Reliability Initiative](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/pumped-storage-hydropower-psh-wind-and-solar-integration-and-system-reliability-initiative/)
- [Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/pilot-program-for-transit-oriented-development-tod-planning/)
- [Planning and Local Technical Assistance Program (LTA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/planning-and-local-technical-assistance-lta-program/)
- [National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) Impact Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-petroleum-reserve-alaska-npr-a-impact-grant-program/)
- [Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/nationally-significant-federal-lands-and-tribal-projects-nsfltp-program/)
- [Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/partnerships-for-opportunity-and-workforce-and-economic-revitalization-power/)
- [Passenger Ferry Grant Program (PFGP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/passenger-ferry-grant-program-pfgp/)
- [Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/infrastructure-for-rebuilding-america-infra/)
- [Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf/)
- [Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf-outdoor-recreation-legacy-partnership-program/)
- [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (American Rescue Plan Act)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap-american-rescue-plan-act/)
- [Low or No Emissions Vehicle Program (Low-No)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/low-or-no-emissions-vehicle-program-low-no/)
- [Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/maintaining-and-enhancing-hydroelectricity-incentives/)
- [National Electric Vehicle Formula Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-electric-vehicle-formula-program/)
- [National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/national-highway-performance-program-nhpp/)
- [HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/home-investment-partnerships-program-home/)
- [Housing Preservation Grants (HPG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/housing-preservation-grants-hpg/)
- [Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/hydroelectric-efficiency-improvement-incentives/)
- [Hydroelectric Production Incentives](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/hydroelectric-production-incentives/)
- [Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-h2hubs/)
- [Community Energy Innovation Prize (CEIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/inclusive-energy-innovation-prize-ieip/)
- [Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/indian-energy-program/)
- [Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/high-energy-cost-grants-assistance-to-high-energy-cost-communities/)
- [Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - Section 5310](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/enhanced-mobility-of-seniors-individuals-with-disabilities-section-5310/)
- [Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns-g3-grant-program/)
- [Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/hazard-mitigation-grant-program-hmgp/)
- [Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/healthy-homes-and-weatherization-cooperation-demonstration-program/)
- [Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/eecbg/)
- [Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG, American Rescue Plan Act)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/emergency-management-performance-grants-empg-american-rescue-plan-act/)
- [Emergency Relief Program (ERP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/emergency-relief-program-erp/)
- [Energy Auditor Training Grant Program (State Energy Program)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-auditor-training-grant-program-state-energy-program/)
- [Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Capitalization Grant Program (State Energy Program)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-efficiency-revolving-loan-fund-rlf-capitalization-grant-program-state-energy-program/)
- [Energy Storage Demonstration and Pilot Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/energy-storage-demonstration-and-pilot-grant-program/)
- [Disaster Relief Fund (DRF, American Rescue Plan Act)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/disaster-relief-fund-drf-american-rescue-plan-act/)
- [Drivers and Environmental Impacts of Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/drivers-and-environmental-impacts-of-energy-transitions-in-underserved-communities/)
- [Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA, American Recue Plan)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/economic-adjustment-assistance-eaa-american-recue-plan/)
- [Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAA) - Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/economic-adjustment-assistance-caa-program-assistance-to-coal-communities-acc/)
- [Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/electric-drive-vehicle-battery-recycling-and-second-life-applications-program/)
- [Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program (LGP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/electric-infrastructure-loan-loan-guarantee-program-lgp/)
- [Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/electric-or-low-emitting-ferry-pilot-program/)
- [Smart Grid Grants (GRIP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/deployment-of-technologies-to-enhance-grid-flexibility-smart-grid-investment-grant-sgig-program/)
- [Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/diesel-emissions-reduction-act-dera-national-grants/)
- [Disaster Recovery (DR) Supplemental Funding](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/disaster-recovery-dr-supplemental-funding/)
- [Congressionally Directed Spending](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/congressionally-directed-spending/)
- [Coordination of Energy Retrofitting Assistance for Schools (Energy Act)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/coordination-of-energy-retrofitting-assistance-for-schools-energy-act/)
- [Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/building-codes-implementation-for-efficiency-and-resilience/)
- [Clean School Bus Grant Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-school-bus-csb-program/)
- [Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (CIFIA) Future Growth Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-dioxide-transportation-infrastructure-finance-and-innovation-act-cifia-program-future-growth-grants/)
- [Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership Program (CHP TAP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/combined-heat-and-power-technical-assistance-partnership-program-chp-tap/)
- [Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-development-block-grants-cdbg/)
- [Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-development-block-grants-disaster-recovery-cdbg-dr/)
- [Community Facilities Program (CF)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-facilities-program-cf/)
- [Community Project Funding (CPF)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/community-project-funding-cpf/)
- [Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/congestion-mitigation-and-air-quality-improvement-program-cmaq/)
- [Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-reduction-program-crp/)
- [Carbon Storage Validation and Testing Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-storage-validation-and-testing-large-scale-carbon-storage-commercialization-program/)
- [Career Skills Training](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/career-skills-training/)
- [Choice Neighborhoods - Implementation Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/choice-neighborhoods-implementation-grants/)
- [Choice Neighborhoods - Planning Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/choice-neighborhoods-planning-grants/)
- [Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-energy-demonstration-program-on-current-and-former-mine-land/)
- [Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-hydrogen-electrolysis-program/)
- [Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing and Recycling Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/clean-hydrogen-manufacturing-recycling-research-development-and-demonstration-rdd-program/)
- [Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Programs (CCDPP, Energy Act)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-capture-demonstration-projects-programs-ccdpp-energy-act/)
- [Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG) - Small Starts](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/capital-investment-grants-cig-program-small-starts/)
- [Bus and Bus Facilities - Section 5339 (Formula)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/bus-and-bus-facilities-section-5339-formula/)
- [Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG) - Core Capacity Improvement Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/capital-investment-grants-cig-program-core-capacity-improvement-program/)
- [Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG) - New Starts](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/capital-investment-grants-cig-program-new-starts/)
- [Building, Training, and Assessment Centers (BTAC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/building-training-and-assessment-centers-btac/)
- [Bus and Bus Facilities - Section 3017 (Competitive)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/bus-and-bus-facilities-section-3017-competitive/)
- [Brownfields Multipurpose (MP) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/brownfields-multipurpose-mp-grants/)
- [Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/brownfields-revolving-loan-fund-rlf/)
- [Build to Scale (B2S)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/build-to-scale-b2s/)
- [Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/building-resilient-infrastructure-and-communities-bric/)
- [Battery Material Processing Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/battery-material-processing-grants/)
- [Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/biorefinery-renewable-chemical-and-biobased-product-manufacturing-assistance-program/)
- [Brownfields Assessment Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/brownfields-assessment-grants/)
- [Brownfields Cleanup Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/brownfields-cleanup-grants/)
- [Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/brownfields-job-training-jt-grants/)
- [Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/accelerated-innovation-deployment-aid-demonstration-program/)
- [Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Partnership Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/innovative-coordinated-access-and-mobility-icam-partnership-grants/)
- [Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMTD)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/advanced-transportation-and-congestion-management-technologies-deployment-atcmtd-program/)
- [Area Development Program (ADP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/area-development-program-adp/)
- [Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/battery-manufacturing-and-recycling-grants/)
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (FSP-NEC)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-grant-program-fsp-nec/)
- [Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/weatherization-assistance-program-wap-enhancement-innovation-program-ei/)
- [Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grants](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/weatherization-assistance-program-wap-sustainable-energy-resources-for-consumers-serc-grants/)
- [Carbon Negative Shot Pilots](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-negative-shot-pilots/)
- [American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/american-made-upskill-prize-for-the-solar-manufacturing-workforce-2/)
- [Industrial Demonstrations Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/industrial-demonstrations-program/)
- [Orphaned Well Site Plugging, Remediation, and Reclamation Program Phase 1 State Formula Grant](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/orphaned-well-site-plugging-remediation-and-reclamation-program-phase-1-formula-grant/)
- [Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants - Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/preventing-outages-and-enhancing-the-resilience-of-the-electric-grid/)
- [Carbon Utilization Program (CUP)](https://cityrenewables.org/ffold/carbon-utilization-program-cup/)

## Portfolio Items

- [test](https://cityrenewables.org/item/test/) - test

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- [Off-Site Physical PPA - 2](https://cityrenewables.org/?sidebar=off-site-physical-ppa-2)
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- [States](https://cityrenewables.org/?sidebar=states)

## Download Categories

- [Siting](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/siting/)
- [Equity/Workforce Development](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/equity-workforce-development/)
- [Ownership Models (PPA/Lease/Own)](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/ownership-models-ppa-lease-own/)
- [RFP/RFI/RFQ](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/rfp-rfi-rfq/)
- [Communication and Engagement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/communication-and-engagement/)
- [Policy/Regulation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/policy-regulation/)
- [Developing a Strategy](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/developing-a-strategy/)
- [Utility](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/utility/)
- [Resilience](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/resilience/)
- [Finance and Risk](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/finance-and-risk/)
- [Legal and Accounting](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/category/legal-and-accounting/)

## Download Tags

- [Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/community-solar/)
- [Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/green-tariff/)
- [On-Site Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/on-site-solar/)
- [Community-Wide](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/community-wide/)
- [General](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/general/)
- [Off-Site Physical PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/off-site-physical-ppa/)
- [Virtual PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/virtual-ppa/)
- [Retail Electricity Supply](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/retail-electricity-supply/)
- [Energy Storage](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/energy-storage/)
- [Demand Response](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/demand-response/)
- [Distributed Energy Resources](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/distributed-energy-resources/)
- [Battery Storage](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/battery-storage/)
- [Cooperative Procurement](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/cooperative-procurement/)
- [Aggregation](https://cityrenewables.org/resources/tag/aggregation/)

## RE Procurement Options

- [On-Site Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-options/on-site-solar/) - Some on-site solar installations can produce more electricity than a building can use, in which case excess energy is sold back onto the grid using a “net metering” protocol (unless storage is deployed). States and utilities have differing policies regarding how much customers are compensated for this electricity, and the compensation rate typically has an impact on local on-site solar uptake. In states or utility territories in which net metering is offered, customers receive retail rate credit for their exported generation, which can then offset future usage. Typically, customers can roll over credit for generation not used on-site from month to month during the calendar year. In some states, compensation for energy transferred to the grid can be calculated using other methods. For example, some utilities base their compensation on a “value of solar” calculation, where in other regions a building owner only receives a very small amount set by the local utility, based on the utility’s cost of avoiding the use of other generation (this is known as an “avoided cost” rate). Some states allow municipalities to enter into third-party on-site power purchase agreements, in which they can qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit.
- [Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-options/community-solar/) - Community solar allows consumers to get solar energy even if they are not able to install on-site solar on their property (e.g., as is the case with renters or those without viable rooftops for hosting solar). Community members can purchase shares of the system directly through an upfront payment or pay monthly for a specified level of output of the project. They can then receive monthly bill credits for their share of the project. For local governments to take advantage of this option, the state must have an established community solar policy or the utility must offer their own program. Some states require that a portion of the output (e.g., 5-10%) must be set aside for low- and moderate-income participants. Similar to community solar, some states have passed virtual net metering legislation, which enables the output of a solar facility to be credited to multiple customers or facilities. Customers can sign a contract with a solar facility that is not located on their property but still receive the same financial benefits (i.e., bill credits) from the utility as though it were on their property.
- [Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-options/green-tariff/) - In states with traditional electricity markets (meaning there is no retail choice of suppliers), customers must work with their default electricity provider to purchase their energy. In these markets, green tariffs are one utility solution for customers to procure renewable energy. Often green tariffs are designed for large customers, may require long-term contracts, and can be designed to drive specific new renewable energy projects. However, the availability and structure of each green tariff program varies by state, and can even vary within a state. For example, within one state, there may be multiple green tariffs from a single electricity utility. There may also be several electric utility providers in the same state with differing green tariff programs. When developing a renewable energy plan, it’s important to understand who your electricity provider is and what green tariff solutions are offered by your utility in your state.
- [Off-Site Physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-options/power-purchase-agreement-ppa/) - Physical power purchase agreements (PPAs) are contracts that allow a property owner, such as a local government, to receive the benefits of renewable energy without the upfront costs of a renewable energy installation. In a typical physical PPA, a developer arranges for the design, financing, and installation of a renewable energy system at little or no cost to the property owner, and then sells the electricity produced to the property owner at a predetermined rate. To set up a physical PPA, customers generally need to be in a market that provides retail electricity choice, as the ability to switch providers gives cities the necessary leverage to complete one of these transactions. Cities with municipal utilities or electricity CCAs are exceptions to this rule. If you are interested in establishing a PPA, learning about existing projects and the current market is a good first step. Please visit the links for SEIA and AWEA for more information (see below). To see a map of large-scale solar projects in the U.S., click here. To see a map of large-scale wind projects in the U.S., click here.
- [Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA)](https://cityrenewables.org/procurement-options/virtual-power-purchase-agreement-vppa/) - A virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) is a way for cities to support renewable energy projects, and in some cases new project development, without physically taking ownership of the electricity. In a vPPA, a customer agrees to pay a specified price for the output of the renewable energy facility for a specified number of years, although the amount the customer pays is determined by market prices — the buyer pays or receives the difference between the wholesale market revenue and the predetermined price. The buyer must specify in its contract that it receives the renewable energy certificates (RECs), which represent the environmental attributes of the renewable energy. Since this type of transaction relies on selling the generated power into an active market, vPPAs can only be signed with projects located within or close to an active wholesale electricity market. It’s important to note that a city does not necessarily also have to be in a wholesale market; any city in the U.S. could potentially enter into a vPPA. The data below only represents whether a vPPA is possible for a project within your state.

## Resource Types

- [Database](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/database/)
- [Tool](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/tool/)
- [Video](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/video/)
- [Report](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/report/)
- [Interactive Map](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/interactive-map/)
- [Factsheets](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/factsheets/)
- [Glossary](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/glossary/)
- [Templates](https://cityrenewables.org/resource-type/templates/)

## Story Categories

- [Community Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/community-solar/)
- [Green Tariff](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/green-tariff/)
- [Off-Site Physical PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/off-site-physical-ppa/)
- [On-Site Solar](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/on-site-solar/)
- [Partnerships and Collaborations](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/partnerships-and-collaborations/)
- [Virtual PPA](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/virtual-ppa/)
- [Aggregation](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/aggregation/)
- [State Energy Regulator Engagement](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/state-energy-regulator-engagement/)
- [Innovative Energy Project](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/innovative-energy-project/)
- [Physical Power Purchase Agreement](https://cityrenewables.org/story_category/physical-power-purchase-agreement/)