This resource serves as a guidebook for local governments looking to maximize the clean energy incentives and opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Utilizing the Local Energy Action Framework (LEAF) to Prioritize Decarbonization Projects
While local governments across the United States have announced 100 percent renewable energy or carbon-neutrality goals for their operations, understanding what these goals entail and how they should prioritize various projects remains a challenge. While many energy models have been developed for utility resource planning, these frameworks are costly and more technical than most cities and counties need.
50-State Disadvantaged Communities Report
This report provides government decision makers with the necessary definitions and available mapping to allocate money to critical infrastructure upgrades and climate resilience projects needed to protect vulnerable communities.
Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Aggregated Net Metering Agreement: Example of the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, ME
This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can pursue an aggregated net metering agreement for renewable energy through a joint bidding process.
Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Services Consultant: Example of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, PA
This RFP provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can co-select an energy services consultant through a joint bidding process.
Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Technical Consultant for a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement: Example of Washington, DC
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can select a renewable energy procurement consultant through a competitive bidding process.
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Energy Efficiency Program Consultants: Example of Danville, VA
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can select an energy efficiency program consultant through a competitive bidding process.
Cost Sharing Agreement for Renewable Energy Aggregation: Example of the Centre County Solar Group, PA
This memorandum provides an example of how a group of local governments and public entities can form a partnership, aggregate buying power, and procure renewable energy together at economies of scale for off-site electricity purchases.
Memorandum of Forming A Clean Energy Partnership with Utilities: Example of St. Petersburg, FL
This memorandum provides an example of how local governments can form a partnership with electric utilities to foster a clean energy collaboration.
Memorandum of Forming A Clean Energy Partnership with Utilities: Example of Charlotte, NC
This memorandum provides an example of how local governments can form a partnership with electric utilities to foster a low-carbon, smart city collaboration.