This RFP from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission solicits proposals for community solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that provide direct benefits to low- and moderate-income (LMI) residential customers. The solicitation outlines grant eligibility requirements, project design considerations, financing structures, participant benefit calculations, and proposal evaluation criteria. Communities, utilities, housing providers, and state agencies can use this document as a reference for developing community solar programs that prioritize energy affordability, equitable access, and benefits for low-income households.
City of Boulder Solar Strategy Implementation RFQ (2018)
This RFQ provides an example of how a city can procure technical expertise to develop and implement a local solar strategy. The document outlines qualifications sought for solar planning, financing, ownership models, community solar development, policy analysis, and project implementation support. Cities can use this resource as a reference when seeking consultants to evaluate solar deployment opportunities, develop financing strategies, assess regulatory considerations, and support municipal solar project development.
Denver Community Solar Garden Third-Party Lease RFQ/RFP (2017)
This RFQ/RFP solicits proposals to develop, operate, and maintain a community solar garden on city-owned property in Denver, Colorado through a third-party lease agreement. The document outlines project requirements, contractor qualifications, proposal submission procedures, and evaluation criteria. Cities can use this resource as an example of procuring community solar projects on municipal land through a third-party ownership and lease structure.
CPS Energy Community Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP (2018)
This RFP solicits proposals for the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of up to 5 MW of community solar generation under a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CPS Energy. The document outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission requirements. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure a community solar procurement and PPA solicitation.
GRID Alternatives/ Denver Housing Authority- 2MW DC Solar Garden RFP
Request for proposals for equipment, engineering, and installation services for a 2 MW DC Community Solar Garden project owned by the Denver Housing Authority. Includes project scope, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing, and partnership requirements.
CPS Energy RFP for 2023 Community Solar
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.
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 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.
How Local Governments Can Advance Community Solar for Low- and Moderate-Income Households
This article outlines how local governments can expand access to community solar for low- and moderate-income households. It highlights strategies such as serving as anchor subscribers, providing public land for projects, partnering with community organizations, and designing programs that reduce financial barriers and increase participation in clean energy.