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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.