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.
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.
City of Boulder Comments on the Public Services Company of Colorado’s 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
Official commentary submitted to the Florida Public Services Commission by the City of St. Petersburg on the Florida Energy Conservation and Conservation Act.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.