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.
WMATA Solar Ground Leases RFP (2019)
This RFP, issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), solicits proposals from solar developers to lease and develop solar photovoltaic projects on WMATA-owned properties. The document provides a useful example of how a public agency can structure a solar ground lease procurement, including site selection criteria, developer qualifications, lease terms, technical requirements, and evaluation procedures. Cities, transit agencies, and other public entities considering solar development on publicly owned land can use this RFP as a reference when designing their own solar leasing solicitations.
Montgomery County Request for Energy Proposals: Purchase of Electricity from Solar Photovoltaic Systems Hosted on Montgomery County Facilities (2015)
Request for Energy Proposals (RFEP) issued by Montgomery County, Maryland seeking a third-party developer to install, own, operate, finance, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on county facilities. The County would purchase the electricity generated through a power purchase agreement (PPA) structure, supporting local clean energy deployment and county climate 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.
Green Upgrade Calculator
The Green Upgrade Calculator is an interactive tool that helps users evaluate the cost, energy, and environmental benefits of clean residential technologies. This includes any combination of upgrades such as rooftop solar, battery storage, air- and ground-source heat pumps, weatherization, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric vehicles
Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2 MW / 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System RFP (2017)
This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) through a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. The document includes project specifications, evaluation criteria, contractor qualifications, ownership cost considerations, operations and maintenance requirements, and procurement procedures. Utilities, municipalities, airports, and other large energy users can use this resource as a reference when developing solicitations for battery storage projects intended to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, support renewable energy integration, and meet energy resilience goals.
Request for Qualifications: Independent Power Producer for Solar Energy in Seychelles (2015)
RFQ issued by the Seychelles Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change to identify and prequalify independent power producers (IPPs) for a future solar energy project. The RFQ seeks qualified developers to design, build, operate, and maintain a solar photovoltaic system that will supply electricity to the Seychelles grid through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Shortlisted bidders would later be invited to respond to a formal RFP.
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.
National Grid: Request for Proposal for Non- Wires Alternative Solutions (2017)
This RFP solicits market-based non-wires alternative (NWA) solutions to address projected electric system constraints in Old Forge, New York. The document outlines project goals, evaluation criteria, and proposal requirements for distributed energy resources, demand response, energy efficiency, storage, and other alternatives that could defer or replace traditional transmission and distribution infrastructure investments. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure competitive solicitations for grid modernization and distributed energy solutions.