The Rooftop Energy Potential of Low Income Communities in America (REPLICA) dataset provides estimates of residential rooftop solar technical potential at the tract-level with emphasis on estimates for low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations.
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 Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
This is an overview on commercial property-assessed clean energy (C-PACE) programs.
Solarize Campaign Templates and Resources
This website includes many templates – for Request for Proposals, marketing, and community outreach – and other resources to utilize throughout a Solarize campaign.
State Solar Policy Inventory
This website provides state-by-state overviews of solar policies such as net metering, rebates, solar renewable energy certificates, and loans.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)
This database provides summaries of utility, state, and local policies and incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
PVWatts Calculator
This online tool can assess the solar energy potential of specified rooftops, as well as neighboring parking lots and land areas.
Solar Decision Support and Resources for Local Governments
This series of short webinars provides relevant information on key issues for on-site projects.
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).
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.