This resource focuses on two distinct applications for behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage installations at city/county facilities: 1) peak load shaving or peak demand shifting and 2) emergency power (resilience). It provides guidance for city staff to conduct an initial assessment and investigation of solar-plus-storage systems to determine suitable system size and performance information that could be incorporated into a planned PV procurement for a single city facility.
From Community Engagement to Ownership: Tools for the Field with Case Studies of Four Municipal Community-Driven Environmental & Racial Equity Committees
A report, including case studies and best practices, on how local governments can and should work to empower local stakeholders to not only inform, but ultimately take ownership of, key decisions impacting their community.
Contracting for Equity: Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement
This issue brief from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) provides a common approach to furthering the field of practice of contracting equity within government.
Local Government Engagement with Public Utility Commissions
This resource identifies key areas in which local governments may engage with PUCs, the potential impacts of local government engagement at PUCs, and opportunities that exist to make regulatory processes more accessible for city and county staff. This short guide was prepared for the National Council on Electricity Policy, administered by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Center for Partnerships & Innovation and written by the Institute for Market Transformation.
City of Indianapolis Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Public Comment
This official comment by the City of Indianapolis was submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding Indianapolis Power & Light’s 2019 integrated resource plan. The City participated in the stakeholder meetings hosted by the utility and developed these comments to ensure that IPL was considering the City’s “Thrive Indianapolis” goals in its longer-term planning on climate, energy, and equity issues important to Indianapolis leadership and stakeholders.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for City of Chicago Municipal Electricity Supply, including Renewable Generation
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued by the City of Chicago and seeks proposals that meet the City’s current and future electricity supply needs and allow the City to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable generation sources by January 1, 2025.
CO-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) Health Impacts Screening and Mapping Tool
A tool that estimates the health and economic benefits of clean energy policies.
Local Action Framework: A Guide to Help Communities Achieve Energy and Environmental Goals
The Local Action Framework is a step-by-step guide designed to help local and tribal governments plan, implement, and evaluate new or existing energy or environmental projects.
Just Energy Policies and Practices Action Toolkit
The toolkit consists of eight modules providing practical, user-friendly guidance on how communities of color and low-income communities can take action to phase out toxic energy like coal, nuclear, and oil facilities and bring in clean energy like wind and solar.
Pitch Deck Checklist for Local Governments
This tool is a strategic checklist of critical issues to address and best practices for successful project pitches. It includes a customizable stakeholder engagement mapping tool as well as a guide complementing the suite of pitch deck resources available on cityrenewables.org.