This guide aims to assist local governments in engaging local lending institutions on financing residential and commercial solar PV systems.
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.
Commercial PACE: Fact Sheet for State and Local Governments
This is a quick two-page overview on commercial property-assessed clean energy (C-PACE) programs and how they pertain to city government.
Solar Decision Support and Resources for Local Governments
This series of short webinars provides relevant information on key issues for on-site projects.
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.
Clean Energy Business Model Manual
This report contains short case studies on different financing procurement mechanisms from cities around the world.
Solar Project Development Pathway & Resources
This page details the major steps to take along the common development pathway for on-site solar PV.
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.
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 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).