Community Solar
Find information on how communities are leading with solar through community solar farms, neighborhood block purchasing, and bulk pricing options and how utilities are innovating to expand adoption of distributed solar energy.
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A Guide to Community Solar: Utility, Private, and Non-profit Project Development (Book), Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/49930.pdf- 2951.8KB – NRELDesigned as a resource for those who want to develop community solar projects, from solar energy advocates and community organizers to government officials or utility managers.
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Innovations in Voluntary Renewable Energy Procurement: Methods for Expanding Access and Lowering Cost for Communities, Governments, and Businesses. www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/54991.pdf Guide explores five innovative options for voluntarily procuring renewable energy generation or systems.
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Regulatory Considerations Associated with the Expanded Adoption of Distributed Solar www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60613.pdf
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Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments, Second Edition, January 2011 (Book), Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/47692.pdf DOE designed this guide to assist local government officials and stakeholders in designing and implementing strategic local solar plans.