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.
Solar Energy Resource Center
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 Business Model Manual
This report contains short case studies on different financing procurement mechanisms from cities around the world.
The Stakeholder Engagement Process: An Overview
This short document outlines a four-step model for successful stakeholder engagement.
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.
State Register of Historic Places & State Environmental Protection Acts
This website can help you find relevant historical building designations and comply with State Environmental Protection Acts (SEPA).
Distributed PV Potential Assessment for Pasadena
This report describes the methodology and results of a distributed PV potential assessment for the City of Pasadena that quantified the potential for solar PV on rooftops and parking lots.
Solar Site Assessment and Utility Data Spreadsheet
This template is designed to help users collect information about potential solar project sites.