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.
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.
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.
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
The Shared Renewables’ map provides policy details and links to authorizing legislation throughout the U.S.
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
ICLEI’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Protocols provide standards and tools to help cities quantify their emissions.
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.
Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Models
NREL’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.
Renewable Energy Generation for the City of Cincinnati’s Electricity Load
The City of Cincinnati released a Request for Qualification in January 2019, which included on-site and off-site renewable energy projects.