Resource Library

This is a detailed 7-page PV inspection checklist for commercial systems covering all aspects of installation including mechanical, electrical, labeling, and general requirements.

In addition to listing charging rates and providing a regional map of charging stations, the City of Palo Alto's municipal utility page for electric vehicles discloses EVSE installation requirements, such as utility notification of installations, in an easy-to-read FAQ format.

The Local Solar Plan identifies a set of strategies and initiatives to continue promoting solar in a cost-effective and sustainable manner by accelerating and increasing solar penetration in Palo Alto. The plan was approved by the City Council in early 2014.

The City of Portland and Multnomah County’s Joint Sustainable Procurement Strategy allows these local governments to cooperatively purchase energy efficient lighting, computers, printers, and other items. The strategy also enables them to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with the state.

The City of Seattle's Sustainable Procurement Policy is intended to encourage the purchase and use of materials, products and services that best align with the City’s fiscal, environmental, climate change, social, community and performance goals. Environmental factors to be considered in product and service acquisitions include energy consumption, energy efficiency, and use of renewable energy.

The State of Arizona has been noted for its successful graywater laws. In 2008, the City of Tucson passed a Graywater Ordinance and Water Harvesting Ordinance. This document can be used as a template to other local governments interested in passing a similar ordinance for their communities.

This City of Tucson ordinance requires all new homes either to have a photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating system installed, or to have all the necessary hardware installed so that a system can easily be installed at a later date. To comply with this requirement, new homes must either have a complete solar water heating system installed or comply with one of two solar stub-out options.

The City of Visalia's Stage 4 "Water Emergency" Water Conservation Ordinance was adopted in order to reduce residential and commercial water use over time. This resource contains a PDF summary of the Stage 4 Watering Regulations. Access the Stage 4 Water Conservation Ordinance on the City's Watering Requirements webpage, which details watering restrictions and exceptions with a clear method of enforcement.

This model resolution provides language and definitions such as a PACE agreement, assessment, district, loan, and mortgage, among others. Additionally, this document discusses program administration and liability of municipal officials.

To support the market deployment energy efficiency and renewable energy, the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy runs workforce and education activities focused on the education-to-employment pathway. Its website features a comprehensive resource list of trainings and courses, featured internships, and educational pathways. It also includes interactive career maps for the solar and wind industries, as well as a career exploration portal: http://energy.gov/eere/education/explore-clean-energy-careers

This case study provides background information on an effective and collaborative platform for deploying clean energy across multiple government and educational organizations for maximum impact on installed solar PV systems, the local economy, and regional environment. Visit the source link below to access the program webpage.

The Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade (HU/CD) Community Revolving Loan Fund’s goal is to provide low interest financing for property-owners to implement energy efficiency retrofits and/or to install renewable energy systems at their homes or businesses in the City of Chula Vista to help reduce utility costs, while leveraging existing federal and state rebate opportunities and contributing to the City’s environmental goals. Loan interest is initially set at 3.0% (simple annual rate) with loan amounts ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.

The Sustainable Energy Business Districts program team has documented valuable lessons learned in a series of sector-specific Clean Energy Deployment Resource Guides for local governments, commercial building owners, and solution providers. Each guide provides insights into actionable measures that various stakeholders can pursue to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

The Sustainable Energy Business Districts program team has documented valuable lessons learned in a series of sector-specific Clean Energy Deployment Resource Guides for local governments, commercial building owners, and solution providers. Each guide provides insights into actionable measures that various stakeholders can pursue to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

The Sustainable Energy Business Districts program team has documented valuable lessons learned in a series of sector-specific Clean Energy Deployment Resource Guides for local governments, commercial building owners, and solution providers. Each guide provides insights into actionable measures that various stakeholders can pursue to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

The Energy Financing Programs Database is an online resource to identify and compare different energy financing programs in California by technology, sector, or type of financing. Financing programs vary greatly depending on project characteristics; therefore CSE does not endorse any financing programs above other programs.

This report makes recommendations for expanding the use of solar generation for community development in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore, Maryland.

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union's Get Green loan program allows residents to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, such as solar thermal and solar PV, as well as electric vehicle purchases, at competitive rates. Visit the source link below to access the program webpage.

The U-Save Energy Fund finances energy-related cost-reduction retrofits for publicly-owned buildings including state, tribal, municipal (city and county), public school district, charter school, public college, and public university facilities. Low interest rate loans are provided to assist those institutions in financing their energy related cost-reduction efforts. The program’s revolving loan mechanism allows applicants to repay loans through the stream of energy cost savings realized from the projects.

The California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Prop. 39) allocates projected revenue to California's General Fund and the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund for five fiscal years, beginning with fiscal year 2013-14. Under the initiative, roughly up to $550 million annually is available to local education agencies (LEAs) for energy projects including energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy installations, staff training, and energy management improvement. Eligible LEAs include: county offices of education, school districts, charter schools and state special schools. LEAs can access these funds by submitting an energy expenditure plan to the California Energy Commission.

This list has been compiled by experts in their field and is intended to be a resource for those folks in Sonoma County who are ready to begin or looking to broaden their knowledge. Visit the source link below to access the program webpage.

SF Environment's website features a clean fuels and vehicles section with extensive information related to electric vehicle deployment initiatives in the City and County of San Francisco.

The Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center summarizes clean transportation laws, regulations, and funding opportunities for a number of clean transportation technologies, including electric vehicles and plug-in electric hybrids, into a searchable database organized by jurisdiction, technology type, and incentive.

To meet the workforce needs of businesses adopting clean transportation fuels and technologies, the Energy Commission has allocated over $25M to support workforce training programs via its DRIVE Program. This funding helps workforce development and training entities to expand their current programs, and develop new programs in alternative fuels and advance vehicle technologies for California’s advanced transportation sector. More information about funding recipients can be found on the California Energy Commission's website.

Joint procurement is a tool that can be used to reduce the cost for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles. This policy guide discusses the benefits and costs of joint procurement efforts, key stakeholders for implementation, and other project planning-related considerations.