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Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio StandardSenate Bill 1592 was signed into law in August 2007. This statute created the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) and a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and is among the most ambitious clean energy legislation in the nation. The EEPS will require Illinois utilities to reduce overall electric usage by 0.2% of demand in 2008, escalating to 2.0% by 2015. Illinois State Legislature. Senate Bill 1592. Available at http://smartenergy.illinois.edu/il-energy-incentive-background.html.
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Implementing a Safe Routes to School Program in Low-Income Schools and CommunitiesChildren from low-income families are twice as likely to walk to school as children from higher-income families, and they face a higher risk of being injured or killed as pedestrians. That is why it is critical that low-income communities are able to access Safe Routes to School funds and implement successful programs. While there are many resources that document how to implement a Safe Routes to School program, few of them address the challenges and circumstances unique to low-income communities. This resource guide focuses on schools and communities where at least half of students or community residents are low-income. Safe Routes to School National Parternship. Implementing Safe Routes to School in Low-Income Schools and Communities: A Resource Guide for Volunteers and Professionals. Published 6/1/10. Available at http://saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/pdf/LowIncomeGuide.pdf.
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Implementing Solar PV Projects on Historic Buildings and in Historic DistrictsThis technical report focuses on the implementation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on historic properties. Contents include solar siting and assessing PV potential and process implementation steps and a case study. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. "Implementing Solar PV Projects on Historic Buildings and in Historic Districts." Published September 2011. Available at http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/51297.pdf
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Incorporating Solar Generation in Utility Resource PlanningThis report developed by NREL and SEPA aims to facilitate the exchange of information and capture utility-provided information about: 1) how various utilities approach long-range resource planning; 2) methods and tools utilities use to conduct resource planning; and, 3) how solar technologies are considered in the resource planning process. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. "Treatment of Solar Generation in Electric Utility Resource Planning." Published October 2013. Available at http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60047.pdf
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Incorporating Solar into Emergency Preparedness PlanningThe Solar Boston program conducted a cross-department emergency preparedness survey that examined how solar power applications could support the city’s emergency preparedness infrastructure. Based on these findings, Boston established a PV backup power supply for critical traffic controls, emergency message boards, and radio repeaters along the city's evacuation route. The flexible PV backup power can provide off-grid functionality to critical evacuation infrastructure as well as grid-connectivity during non-emergency operations. The hyperlink below is a 16 page presentation from Meister Consultants Group that provides a summary of the plan and its development. [413]
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Increasing Electric Vehicle Charging Access in Multi-Unit DwellingsThis report aims to identify barriers, evaluate existing policies supporting home EV charging installations, and recommend policy options to address challenges to charging in multi-unit dwellings in the City of Los Angeles. Many of these policy ideas are transferable to any organization trying to create MUD-oriented EVSE programs. UCLA Luskin Center . Increasing Electric Vehicle Charging Access in Multi-Unit Dwellings in Los Angeles. Published in 2012. Available at http://luskin.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/EV%20Charging%20in%20LA%20MUDs.pdf.
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Individual System CapacityA guide for local governments that gives an overview of the best practices for Interconnection Standards. Page 83 addresses individual system capacity limits. US Department of Energy. “Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments.†Published January 2011. Available at http://www4.eere.energy.gov/solar/sunshot/resource_center/resources/solar_powering_your_community_guide_local_governments
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Indoor Lighting Requirements for Non-Residential Buildings in CaliforniaThis chapter covers the requirements for indoor lighting design and installation, including controls, for both conditioned and unconditioned nonresidential buildings under the 2013 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, or Title 24. Indoor lighting is one of the single largest consumers of energy (kilowatt-hours) in a commercial building, representing about a third of electricity use. The objective of the Standards is the effective reduction of this energy use, without compromising the quality of lighting or task work. California Energy Commission. Non-Residential Indoor Lighting Requirements, 2013 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Available at http://www.energy.ca.gov/2013publications/CEC-400-2013-002/chapters/05_indoor_lighting.pdf.
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Indoor Space Temperature Policy for Municipal Facilities in Minneapolis, MNIn 2010, the City of Minneapolis adopted an Indoor Space Temperature Policy to provide comfortable and functional work spaces within its facilities using the least amount of energy derived from the burning of fossil based fuels as possible. The policy outlines seasonal temperature set points for facility type and supporting operational procedures. City of Minneapolis. Indoor Space Temperature Policy. Published August 2010. Available at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@clerk/documents/webcontent/convert_274444.pdf.
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Info on Glare from PV InstallationsThis 2 page fact sheet explains why PV installations give off minimal glare, talks about measures that have been taken to allow PV installations near airports, and links to a tool developed by Sandia National Lab that can analyze installations to predict when and where they might give off glare and prescribe adjustments to the array to mitigate these issues at user defined points. This fact sheet is a valuable support tool in working with HOA's and other organizations whom express concern about glare from PV installations. Meister Consultants Group. "Solar and Glare". Published June 2014. Available at http://solaroutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Solar-PV-and-Glare-_Final.pdf
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Inspection Guide for PV SystemsThis template is to help public agencies to standardize the inspection process for solar PV permitting on one and two-family residential dwellings. It contains a Field Inspection Guide, a reminder of the most important items in a field inspection. It also contains a Comprehensive Reference that details items that may be relevant in the field inspection of rooftop PV systems that comply with the comprehensive or simplified versions of the “Solar PV Standard Plan.†Solar Permitting Task Force, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. California Solar Permitting Guidebook Second Edition. Published 12/15/2014. Available at https://energycenter.org/permitting/guidebook.
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Installer Guide: Minimum Standards for Solar Thermal SystemsThe intent of this standard is to provide minimum criteria for the design, performance, manufacture and installation of solar thermal systems.The focus of this standard is to provide minimum testing requirements, consistent methods and procedures to ensure hat products covered by the standard operate in a safe, reliable, and effective manner. The standard is published by the SRCC, a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide authoritative performance ratings, certifications and standards for solar thermal products, with the intention of protecting and providing guidance to consumers, incentive providers, government, and the industry. Solar Rating & Certificate Corporation. Minimum Standards for Solar Thermal Systems. Published 7/15/14. Available at http://www.solar-rating.org/standards/SRCC_Standard_300_For_Solar_Water_Heating_Systems.pdf.
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Insulation Deduction for Indiana State Income TaxIn Indiana, taxpayers are entitled to an income tax deduction on the materials and labor used to install insulation in a taxpayer's principal place of residence. This bulletin lists requirements that insulation installation must meet to qualify for the deduction. Indiana Department of Revenue. Income Tax Information Bulletin #43. Published 3/1/10. Available at http://www.in.gov/dor/reference/files/ib43.pdf.
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Insurance Requirement LimitationsA page taken from the IREC 2009 Model Interconnection Procedures, that details insurance requirements a utility may require (Page 15). Interstate Renewable Energy Council. "Model Interconnection Procedures." Published 2009. Available at http://irecusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IREC-Interconnection-Procedures-2010final.pdf
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Integrated Resource Planning Policy BriefThis policy brief makes the case for state legislatures and regulators to establish least-cost, integrated resource planning requirements and require utilities to acquire all cost-effective energy efficiency prior to investments in more expensive resources. By incorporating least-cost and integrated resource planning (IRP), a utility is required to report its load and resource forecast for a specified period, and utilize the least-cost resource mix, including both supply and demand-side options. Because energy efficiency is such a low-cost resource, proper utilization of IRP tends to result in the incorporation of energy efficiency as a utility system resource and reduce the need for additional supply resources. This also reduces total resource costs for utilities. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Integrated Resource Planning Policy Brief. Published 7/2/14. Available at http://www.aceee.org/policy-brief/utility-initiatives-integrated-resource-planning.
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Integrating Community Solar PV into Salt River Project's Green Power ProgramsUtility-run community solar programs are a key way to integrate solar PV into utility green power programs while addressing utility ratemaking concerns. In addition, these programs are important for meeting demand for PV from all utility customers, particularly those whose residences are shaded, live in apartment complexes, or are otherwise unable to invest in a rooftop solar installation. This case study looks in detail at the community solar program run by the Salt River Project (SRP), the third-largest public power utility in the United States. The case study looks closely at why SRP decided on community solar, how the program works for SRP and its customers, its performance thus far, and ways that SRP staff are looking to broaden the program’s appeal. North Carolina Solar Center. "Integrating Community Solar PV into Green Power Programs." Published 11 September 2013. Available at http://solaroutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NCSC-Salt-River-Project-Case-Study_FINAL.pdf
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Interconnection Eligibility StandardsInterconnection eligibility comparison across standards US Department of Energy. “Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments.†Published January 2011. Available at http://www4.eere.energy.gov/solar/sunshot/resource_center/resources/solar_powering_your_community_guide_local_governments
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Interconnection Fee Caps in OregonAs per the administrative rules laid out by the Oregon Public Utilities Commision's Order No. 09-196 There are four tiers of review for small generating facilities, based on system capacity: 25 kW, 2 MW, non-exporting systems up to 10 MW, and other systems. Application fees are differentiated, based on tier. The maximum application fee is $100 for Tier 1, $500 for Tier 2, and $1000 for Tiers 3 and 4. There may be additional costs if an evaluation is required, but the applicant must agree to this cost prior to the evaluation being conducted. DSIRE. Oregon Public Utilities Commission Interconnection Standards. Published 9/30/14. Available at http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=OR14R&state=OR&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1.
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Interconnection Fee Caps in WashingtonUnder the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's interconnection standards, application fees are limited to $100 for systems up to 25 kW, and $500 for systems greater than 25 kW but not greater than 300 kW. The UTC's rules include provisions for dispute resolution. DSIRE. Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Interconnection Standards . Published 9/16/14. Available at http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=WA07R&state=WA&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1.
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Interconnection Information for Customer-Owned Systems in OhioThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio website features energy consumer resources, including this brief guide to interconnection, siting, and selling power for customer-owned wind power systems. Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Wind Power: How to Generate in Ohio. Available at http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/consumer-information/consumer-topics/wind-power-how-to-generate-in-ohio/#sthash.8ySxP51e.dpbs.
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Interconnection Rights for Energy Storage Systems in TexasSB 943 relates to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities when transacting in the wholesale market. The bill provides administrative rules for registering certain assets of energy storage equipments, and most importantly, it clarifies that energy storage is afforded all the same interconnection rights as any other generation asset that is allowed to interconnect, obtain transmission service, and participate in electricity markets. Texas Legislature . Texas Senate Bill No. 943 . Published 06/01/2012. Available at http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB943.
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Interconnection Standard MonitoringThis document discusses standard interconnection rules for distributed generation systems. Environmental Protection Agency. "EPA Clean Energy-Environment Guide to Action -- Section 5.4 - Interconnection Standards." Available at http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/guide_action_chap5_s4.pdf
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Interconnection Standards on Insurance RequirementsComparison Insurance Requirements across standards US Department of Energy. “Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments.†Published January 2011. Available at http://www4.eere.energy.gov/solar/sunshot/resource_center/resources/solar_powering_your_community_guide_local_governments
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Interconnection Standards, Washington Utilities and Transportation CommissionThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has adopted interconnection standards for distributed generation (DG) systems up to 20 megawatts (MW) in capacity which provide for three separate levels of interconnection based on system capacity and other requirements. Publicly owned utilities, which are not regulated in Oregon or Washington, are free to set their own interconnection standards. However, many have adopted standards similar to the ones developed by regulators. DSIRE. Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Interconnection Standards . Published 9/16/14. Available at http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=WA07R&state=WA&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1.
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International Energy Efficiency ScorecardThe ACEEE International Energy Efficiency Scorecard ranks 12 of the world’s largest economies across 27 metrics to evaluate how efficiently these economies use energy. These metrics are divided roughly in half between evaluation of quantifiable results and policies. The “policy metrics†are evaluated based on the presence of a best practice policy while “performance metrics†measure energy use and provide quantifiable results. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. International Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Published 07/11/12. Available at http://www.aceee.org/research-report/e12a.
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