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 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.
Utility Rate Cases 101: How Local Governments Can Address Rising Electricity Prices
This webinar introduces utility rate cases and explains how local governments can engage in regulatory proceedings to address rising electricity costs. It covers the basics of rate-setting, opportunities for local government participation, and strategies for advocating for affordability, clean energy, and community priorities in utility decision-making.
24/7 Carbon-free energy for cities: Opportunities, challenges and pathways for urban energy systems
This resource explores how cities can pursue 24/7 carbon-free energy by matching electricity consumption with carbon-free energy sources on an hourly basis. It examines key opportunities, challenges, and procurement pathways, including the role of clean energy purchasing, grid interactions, storage, and policy strategies in achieving deeper decarbonization.
A Roadmap to Achieving 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (for local governments)
This article explains the concept of 24/7 carbon-free energy and outlines steps local governments can take to match electricity consumption with carbon-free energy sources on an hourly basis. It discusses data needs, procurement strategies, demand-side solutions, and utility engagement opportunities to help cities advance deeper electricity sector decarbonization.
Local Government Cohort on 24/7 Carbon Free Energy
This initiative supports local governments pursuing 24/7 carbon-free energy goals by providing peer learning opportunities, technical assistance, and resources. The cohort helps cities collaborate on strategies to procure and match clean energy around the clock while advancing sustainability, reliability, and decarbonization objectives.
Power Moves: Local Government Strategy for Utility & PUC Collaboration
This webinar explores how local governments can develop effective strategies for engaging with utilities and public utility commissions (PUCs). It provides a framework for identifying engagement opportunities, aligning utility and regulatory actions with city goals, and building stakeholder support through real-world examples and practical lessons from local governments.
Partnerships Plugged In: Regional Coalitions Advancing Energy Policy
This webinar explores how regional coalitions of local governments can collaborate to influence utility and regulatory decision-making. Through case studies and practitioner insights, it highlights strategies for coalition building, engagement in utility planning and rate cases, and advancing clean energy and affordability goals through regional partnerships.
The Expanding Role of Local Governments in Transmission Planning
This webinar explores how local governments can engage in transmission planning and shape the development of the electric grid. It explains the implications of FERC Order 1920, highlights opportunities for local government participation, and discusses how transmission planning can support clean energy deployment, affordability, and grid reliability.
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.