CPS Energy’s Community Solar Program RFP provides an example of how utilities can procure community solar projects. The solicitation includes project requirements, PPA terms, evaluation criteria, community impact considerations, customer administration requirements, and renewable energy credit (REC) provisions that can inform future community solar procurements.
City of Austin RFP for Multi-Site Solar December 2025
The solicitation provides a detailed example of how local governments can procure on-site solar projects, including technical requirements, financing strategies, proposal evaluation criteria, sustainability goals, community benefits, operations and maintenance requirements, and project implementation considerations.
Annapolis Landfill Solar RFP 2014
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure a developer for a renewable energy project on a closed landfill site. Issued by the City of Annapolis, the solicitation seeks proposals for the development, financing, operation, and maintenance of the Annapolis Renewable Energy Park on the city’s former landfill property. The document includes proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, lease terms, and supporting attachments for landfill solar development.
Request for Proposals to Develop a Solar Panel Array Project- SWACO
This RFP provides an example of how a public agency can solicit proposals to develop a solar panel array project on agency-owned property. Issued by SWACO, the solicitation outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, developer qualifications, financial considerations, implementation approaches, and contract terms for the development and operation of a solar energy project.
Request for Proposals: City of San Antonio-Municipal On-Site Solar PV System Services
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure on-site solar photovoltaic systems across municipal facilities. Issued by the City of San Antonio, the solicitation outlines project scope, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, site information, electricity usage data, and contract provisions for rooftop and parking canopy solar installations.
ROCSPOT Community-Scale Solar RFP
This RFP provides an example of how multiple organizations can aggregate demand to procure community-scale solar projects. Facilitated by RMI through the ROCSPOT initiative, the document outlines project requirements, financing terms, evaluation criteria, stakeholder roles, and indicative power purchase agreement terms designed to support approximately 16 MW of community solar capacity.
Request for Information: From Prospective Project Managers in the Oregon Community Solar Program Regarding City of Portland as a Major Subscriber
This RFI provides an example of how a local government can evaluate community solar opportunities and participate as a major subscriber. The document outlines project objectives, utility and interconnection considerations, equity and low-income participation goals, and procurement strategies that can inform future community solar solicitations and partnerships.
Request for Information: City of Chicago Municipal Electricity Supply, including Renewable Generation Resources
This RFI provides an example of how a local government can gather market information and evaluate options for municipal electricity supply and renewable energy procurement. The document outlines procurement objectives, project requirements, funding assumptions, risk considerations, and submission guidelines that can inform future renewable energy solicitations.
Request for Proposals: New Braunfels Utilities-The Purchase of Renewable Capacity & Energy from Solar Energy Resources
This RFP provides an example of how a municipal utility can competitively procure utility-scale solar energy through a power purchase agreement. The solicitation includes project requirements, proposal pricing, financial qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract negotiation provisions for long-term solar energy procurement.
Request for Proposal: City of Detroit-Locally-Sited Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure locally sited utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The solicitation includes project requirements, evaluation criteria, community benefits provisions, and multiple financing and ownership structures, including traditional ownership, build-transfer agreements, and virtual power purchase agreements.