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.
Phase II – Puerto Rico Resilient Schools Microgrid Project RFP (2019)
This RFP, issued by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and Save the Children following Hurricane Maria, solicits proposals for solar-plus-storage microgrids at six public schools in Puerto Rico. The procurement includes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for resilient energy systems designed to support critical school operations during grid outages. Organizations interested in deploying resilient solar and storage projects at schools, community facilities, or emergency shelters can use this document as a reference for developing microgrid procurements, defining resilience requirements, incorporating battery storage, and structuring EPC solicitations for critical infrastructure.
Montgomery County Cooperative Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) RFREP (2015)
This cooperative solicitation from Montgomery County, Maryland sought renewable energy certificates (RECs) on behalf of the County and participating local government agencies. The RFREP outlines procurement requirements, REC eligibility criteria, environmental attributes, reporting requirements, and pricing structures. The document provides an example of how local governments can aggregate demand and use cooperative procurement to purchase renewable energy attributes and support clean energy goals.
Montgomery County Microgrids on County Facilities RFEP (2014)
This RFP from Montgomery County, Maryland sought public-private partners to develop, own, and operate microgrids on county facilities. The solicitation focused on improving resilience at critical public facilities through the deployment of distributed energy resources, including on-site generation, energy storage, and combined heat and power systems. The document provides an example of how local governments can procure microgrids and other distributed energy solutions through innovative public-private partnership models.
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.
NY Green Bank RFP for Construction and Aggregation-to-Term Financing for Community Distributed Generation Solar Projects with Energy Storage (2018)
This RFP seeks proposals for construction and aggregation-to-term financing for portfolios of community distributed generation (CDG) solar projects, including projects paired with energy storage. The solicitation outlines financing structures designed to reduce transaction costs, standardize project development, and expand access to private capital for distributed energy resources. Cities can use this resource to understand how green banks and public financing institutions support community solar deployment, energy storage integration, and scalable clean energy investment.
City of Minneapolis-Request for Information for Electricity from Renewable Generation Sources (2019)
RFI issued by the City of Minneapolis in 2019 to explore renewable electricity procurement options capable of meeting 100% renewable energy goals for both municipal operations and community-wide electricity use. The document outlines the city’s objectives, including additionality, local generation, affordability, workforce development, and long-term contracting considerations. Other local governments can use this RFI as a model for assessing renewable energy market opportunities, engaging potential suppliers, and shaping procurement strategies that align with ambitious clean energy and community-benefit goals.
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.