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.
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
City of Boulder Solar Strategy Implementation RFQ (2018)
This RFQ provides an example of how a city can procure technical expertise to develop and implement a local solar strategy. The document outlines qualifications sought for solar planning, financing, ownership models, community solar development, policy analysis, and project implementation support. Cities can use this resource as a reference when seeking consultants to evaluate solar deployment opportunities, develop financing strategies, assess regulatory considerations, and support municipal solar project development.
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.
City of Austin RFP for Multi-Site Solar December 2025
The solicitation provides a detailed example of how local governments can procure on-site solar projects, including technical requirements, financing strategies, proposal evaluation criteria, sustainability goals, community benefits, operations and maintenance requirements, and project implementation considerations.
Annapolis Landfill Solar RFP 2014
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure a developer for a renewable energy project on a closed landfill site. Issued by the City of Annapolis, the solicitation seeks proposals for the development, financing, operation, and maintenance of the Annapolis Renewable Energy Park on the city’s former landfill property. The document includes proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, lease terms, and supporting attachments for landfill solar development.
Request for Proposals to Develop a Solar Panel Array Project- SWACO
This RFP provides an example of how a public agency can solicit proposals to develop a solar panel array project on agency-owned property. Issued by SWACO, the solicitation outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, developer qualifications, financial considerations, implementation approaches, and contract terms for the development and operation of a solar energy project.
Request for Proposals: City of San Antonio-Municipal On-Site Solar PV System Services
This RFP provides an example of how a local government can procure on-site solar photovoltaic systems across municipal facilities. Issued by the City of San Antonio, the solicitation outlines project scope, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, site information, electricity usage data, and contract provisions for rooftop and parking canopy solar installations.