This annual report on the wind industry contains aggregated, standardized pricing of existing power purchase agreements across different regions of the U.S.
Utility-Scale Solar Report
This annual report on the utility-scale solar industry contains aggregated, standardized pricing of existing power purchase agreements across different regions of the U.S.
System Advisor Model (SAM)
The System Advisor Model (SAM) is a free techno-economic software model that facilitates decision-making for people in the renewable energy industry. Cities may want to utilize this tool as a check against proposed power purchase agreement prices and to generally better understand potential costs of renewable energy systems given certain inputs. Microsoft Excel-based versions of the model are also available.
Renewable Energy Credits Guide
The EnergySage website provides basic introductory materials explaining renewable energy credits, also known as renewable energy certificates.
Buying Clean Electricity: How Cities Benefit From Power Purchase Agreements
This brief provides an overview of power purchase agreements, introduces important considerations for cities, provides examples of power purchase agreements used by municipalities, and offers additional resource suggestions.
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.
Request for Proposal Documents
This website hosts copies of Philadelphia’s Request for Proposal for large off-site power purchase agreement contracts, project term sheets, energy use data, standard contract provisions, and other documents.
Request for Proposal: Technical Consultant for the Procurement of a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement
This is an example Request for Proposal document from Washington, DC for a technical consultant to support their procurement through a solicitation for a power purchase agreement. It can be utilized by cities looking to develop a similar Request for Proposal.
Plain Language Summary of Derivative Instruments
This 20-page report may help an accounting team clarify if a derivative treatment is required for a virtual power purchase agreement project.
Community Energy Resource Guide
This guide outlines the key steps that cities should undertake to create a comprehensive energy action plan. Section 4, “Stakeholder Collaboration and Community Engagement,” provides suggestions on successfully engaging your community on key energy issues.