The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology Office website contains lists of recommended resources for state, local, and federal entities that are interested in pursuing solar energy.
Solar Project Development Pathway & Resources
This page details the major steps to take along the common development pathway for on-site solar PV.
Clean Energy Atlanta
Atlanta’s energy plan outlines different models, policies, and programs that a city might use to transition its municipal operations or entire community to 100 percent clean energy.
Solar Site Assessment and Utility Data Spreadsheet
This template is designed to help users collect information about potential solar project sites.
REopt
This online tool can provide a techno-economic evaluation of on-site solar and solar + storage projects.
Guide to Implementing Solar PV for Local Governments
This guide highlights the advantages and disadvantages of direct ownership versus third party ownership for local governments.
New York City Request for Information
This Request for Information for a wastewater treatment plant is a useful example of a city’s efforts to collect information from the market regarding potential on-site solar sites.