This website provides case studies and policy recommendations to promote the uptake of solar in low-income communities.
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.
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.
The Law of Solar: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues – 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.
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).
Solar Ready: An Overview of Implementation Practices
This report explores three mechanisms for encouraging solar ready design and construction: solar ready legislation, certification programs for solar ready design and construction, and stakeholder education.
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
This in-depth guidebook provides step-by-step instructions on how to expedite permitting process for small scale PV systems.
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
This website provides wind energy facts for each state, including the number of projects, energy generation, jobs and economic development, and environmental benefits.