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FortZED Zero-Energy District in Fort Collins, COThe mission of FortZED is to transform the downtown area and the main campus of Colorado State University into a net Zero Energy District through conservation, efficiency, renewable sources and smart technologies. FortZED. FortZED. Available at http://fortzed.com/.
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Free Open Source Solar EducationSolPowerPeople offers Free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), that are designed for anyone and everyone interested in the Solar PV Industry, especially for those who seek NABCEP, Rise, or UL Certification. This is a very collaborative effort amongst leading professionals in the solar industry, and all the active participants from around the world. Visit the source link below for more information about course offerings. SolPowerPeople. SolarMOOC Academy website. Accessed August 2012. Available at http://solpowerpeople.com/schedule/solarmooc-webinar-schedule.
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Fresno's Water Conservation Program actively promotes and supports community conservation.The City of Fresno Water Conservation Program actively promotes community education regarding water efficiency and conservation. Over the past five years, their efforts have resulted in a drop in average daily water usage from 329 gallons per person per day down to less than 240 gallons per person per day! Fresno's program offers a number of services for our customers, many of which are free. The City's website includes information on the drought and accessible information on rebates and services related to water efficiency. City of Fresno Water Division. The City of Fresno Water Conservation Program. Available at http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/PublicUtilities/Watermanagement/Conservation/default.htm.
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Garfield County Land Use Code Solar Definitions and StandardsThe Unified Land Use Code offers an example of how to incorporate solar specific use types into a land use table. Three different classes of solar systems have been created based on size and intended use, each requiring different levels of review and subject to different design standards. Click the hyperlink below to view (the relevant pages have been extracted from the full Code and the solar sections highlighted in yellow). Garfield County. Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution. Published 2012. Available at http://www.garfield-county.com/community-development/land-use-regulations.aspx
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GCEA under 10kW Interconnection Application FormThis is a simplified (2) page interconnection application form for qualifying solar and wind systems under 10kW. Gunnison County Electric Association. Gunnison County Electric Association website. Accessed September 2012. Available at http://www.gcea.coop/Services/net_metering.cfm
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Geostellar Solar MarketplaceGeostaller Solar Marketplace is an online tool that provides an instant free and independent solar assessment of your home, and allows you to compare installation and financing options from the top providers. Geostellar leverages big data geomatics to empower the homeowner with information – cutting edge modeling, utility rates, incentives programs and industry trends are all analyzed to figure out your roof's potential. [372]
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Geothermal Fact SheetThis IEA Energy Technology Fact Sheet provides an overview of geothermal energy technologies and the current state of the technology, its market status as of 2010, and typical costs and savings. International Energy Agency. Renewable Energy Essentials: Geothermal. Published 2010. Available at http://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/Geothermal_Essentials.pdf.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Commercial and Residential Rebates in MarylandMaryland offers rebate grants for geothermal heat pumps through its Residential Clean Energy Grant Program and the Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program. More information about incentive amounts, eligible projects, a detailed overview of the grant application process, and related documents can be found on the Maryland Energy Administration website. Maryland Energy Administration. Geothermal Heat Pump Incentives. Available at http://energy.maryland.gov/renewable/geothermal.html.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Resources for Connecticut Light & Power CustomersConnecticut Light & Power's website contains a designated page for geothermal heat pumps, which includes information regarding an available rebate, an overview of the technology and its benefits, and relevant resources to locate installers, find qualifying equipment, and more. Utilities can utilize this easy-to-navigate format (see attached image). Connecticut Light & Power. Geothermal Heat Pump Resources for Connecticut Light & Power Customers. Available at http://www.cl-p.com/home/saveenergy/rebates/heatpumprebate.aspx.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Resources from Energy.govThe Department of Energy's Energy Saver page for geothermal heat pumps offers an overview of the technology, including the different types and applications of geothermal pumps, as well as additional consumer resources related to operating and maintaining a pump. U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Saver: Geothermal Heat Pumps. Available at http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/geothermal-heat-pumps.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit in New MexicoThe New Mexico Geothermal Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Tax Credit will pay up to 30%, with a $9,000 maximum, for both corporate and personal income taxes for purchase and installation costs for a geothermal ground-coupled heat pump system. In addition to this state tax credit, the federal government will pay 30% in a federal tax credit (Personal) or 10% (Corporate) for a geothermal ground-coupled heat pump system. New Mexico's incentive was passed by the legislature in 2009 to help citizens invest in clean energy for their homes or businesses. New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Geothermal Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Tax Credit. Available at http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ECMD/RenewableEnergy/geothermal.html.
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Geothermal Permitting Information Page and Permit ApplicationThe Centre Region Council of Governments' website provides information about the local geothermal ordinance alongside the permit fee schedule for wells and boreholes and the permit application. Centre Regional Council of Governments . Geothermal Borehole & Water Well Drilling. Available at http://www.crcog.net/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={172591D5-32D7-4884-AFA3-561221968DAF}.
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Geothermal Zoning Ordinance in Warwick, PAThis ordinance from the Township of Warwick in Pennsylvania amends its zoning code to allow for closed-loop geothermal systems in certain zones. Township of Warwick. Ordinance No. 263. Available at http://www.warwicktownship.org/sites/warwickpa/files/file/file/ordinance_263.pdf.
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Get Some Sun Educational Webinar Series‘Get Some Sun’ webinars feature fresh perspectives from industry leaders on solar policies, market reports, innovative market development models, tools, and other great resources. Visit the source link below to access the webinar series. [97]
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Global Bioenergy Supply and Demand ProjectionsThis working paper examines the potential in different industrial sectors and regions throughout the world for the rapid and sustainable scale-up of biomass technologies. International Renewable Energy Agency. Global Bioenergy Supply and Demand Projections. Published September 2014. Available at http://www.worldbioenergy.org/content/wba-fact-sheets.
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Global Energy Storage Policy DatabaseThe DOE Global Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on grid-connected energy storage projects and relevant state and federal policies. All information is vetted through a third-party verification process. All data can be exported to Excel or PDF. Sandia National Laboratory. Global Energy Storage Database. Available at http://www.energystorageexchange.org/.
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Going Solar in America: A Guide for HomeownersA guide for homeowners interested in going solar. NC Clean Energy Technology Center. Going Solar in America. Available at https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Going-Solar-in-America-A-Customer-Guide-FINAL_V2.pdf.
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Grants & Incentives from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control DistrictThe San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District develops, implements and administers numerous grants and incentive programs for public agencies, residents, and businesses. These voluntary programs reduce emissions and favorably impact air quality in the Valley. Examples include vouchers to switch out inefficient appliances and commercial equipment, rebates for low-emission vehicles, and funds for mechanic education or training in alternative-fuel vehicles and infrastructure. More information about grants and incentives for each target population can be found on the SJVAPCD's website. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Grants & Incentives. Available at http://valleyair.org/grants/
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Green Bonds OverviewOnce considered to belong strictly in the purview of international financial institutions, green bonds have now become an attractive financing option for corporates, including for some corporates operating outside the energy sector. This article provides an overview of green bond mechanisms and explains how green bonds could present not only a significant source of funding for companies looking to obtain financing, but also present a significant advance toward providing the sort of major infrastructure investment needed in order to make progress in reducing global carbon emissions. Law360. Financing Green: The Rise Of The Green Bond. Published June 2014. Available at http://www.shearman.com/~/media/Files/NewsInsights/Publications/2014/06/PDF-062714-Financing-Green-The-Rise-Of-The-Green-Bond.pdf.
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Green Building Awards in MarylandThe Maryland U.S. Green Building Council's annual Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building celebrate, promote and recognize excellence in high performance, healthy design and building; environmental stewardship and community impact; and serve to highlight the green building initiatives and achievements of the USGBC Maryland region projects, businesses, chapter members and other vested individuals. Eligible projects are buildings that are registered or certified under any third party green building rating system. Maryland U.S. Green Building Council Chapter . Wintergreen Awards. Available at http://www.usgbcmd.org/wintergreen.
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Green Building Awards in San Mateo County, CASustainable San Mateo County, a non-profit community group dedicated to furthering sustainability efforts in San Mateo County, annually holds its Green Building Awards contest for projects that promote green, sustainable design and construction. The awards support environmental friendly and cost-effective design in architecture and recognize the architects, builders, and owners of these green buildings in San Mateo County. Sustainable San Mateo County. Green Building Award Criteria & Nominations. Available at http://www.sustainablesanmateo.org/home/awards/green-building-awards/.
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Green Building Code Guidelines for Renewable EnergyThe California Green Building Code contains residential and non-residential voluntary measures related to renewable energy that can be adopted by local jurisdictions at any time, as the measures will likely be mandatory in the future. The code's intent is to encourage buildings to achieve exemplary performance in the area of energy efficiency. State of California. "CALGreen Building Standards Code." Published January 2012. Available at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Home/CALGreen.aspx
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Green Building Requirements for Commercial Buildings in Washington, D.C.The Green Building Act of 2006 requires District-owned commercial buildings to be designed to achieve 75 points on the EPA national energy performance scale as determined by the ENERGY STAR Target Finder tool and benchmarked annually in the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Council of the District of Columbia. Green Building Act of 2006. Available at http://green.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/publication/attachments/Green_Building_Act_of_2006_B16-515.pdf.
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Green Building Requirements for Municipal Facilities in San Francisco, CAChapter 7 of the San Francisco Environmental Code requires municipal construction projects of 5,000 square feet or more to meet LEED Gold certification criteria set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council. City & County of San Francisco. Green Building Requirements for City Buildings. Available at http://www.sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/policy/sfe_zw_cd_envcode_ch7.pdf.
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Green Building Requirements for Residential & Commercial Buildings in San Francisco, CAIn 2008, San Francisco established green building requirements for new residential and commercial buildings, as well as renovations to existing buildings. Chapter 13C of the San Francisco Building Code – the “Green Building Ordinance†– combines the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code with stricter local requirements, such as requiring commercial construction projects of 5,000 square feet or more to meet LEED Gold certification criteria. City & County of San Francisco. Green Building Ordinance. Available at http://sfdbi.org/green-building-ordinance.
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