Stakeholders and Policymakers

If you are a voter or elected official participating in energy decision-making, this collection is designed to help you promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in your community. Explore our collection of Decision Maker Guides to learn about existing initiatives and how to plan your own. Or search the table below to find existing ordinances, economic development data and cost-benefit analysis tools.

Stakeholders & Policymakers Resource Database

Resource Source and Description Audience Topic Type Additional Tags File
2017 C-PACE Annual Economic, Energy and Environmental Impact Report

The numbers presented in this report summarize aspects of the cumulative C-PACE market from 2009 to year end 2017.

PACE Nation
Report
2019 State Solar Power Rankings Report

The annual State Solar Power Ranking report scores U.S. states according to their solar-friendliness, based on available incentives, policies and cost. Includes guides for planning the best state-specific strategies and cost-effective means of going solar

Solar Power Rocks
Report
Factsheet
Policy or Regulation
Map
A Guide to Community Solar: Utility, Private, and Non-Profit Project Development

Through practical tools, tips and case studies, this guide addresses issues common to community solar projects in order to help communities plan successful projects.

U.S. Department of Energy
Report
Guide or Toolkit
ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Policy Database for North Carolina

ACEEE's state energy efficiency policy database provides detailed information on states' financial incentives, public building requirements, utility programs, transportation and more.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Factsheet
ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

Explore ACEEE's map of state energy efficiency rankings or find state-by-state scorecards detailing the programs, incentives, and standards that are promoting increased efficiency.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Factsheet
Map
ACEEE's Fourth National Review of Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs

ACEEE's review of 53 selected energy efficiency models worthy of emulation in 14 categories includes a two-page profile of each program.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Appalachian and the Community Together: Energy Efficiency Grants

Learn about ACT's grants available to Boone-area nonprofits to promote investments in energy efficiency.

Appalachian State University: ACT Office
General
Ashe County Wind Energy System Ordinance

An overview of Ashe County, N.C.'s 2007 ordinance regulating wind energy systems in unincorporated areas of the county

DSIRE
Policy or Regulation
Better Buildings Financing Navigator

The Better Buildings Financing Navigator includes financing primers, factsheets, overviews and guides to area-specific policies and programs.

U.S. Department of Energy; Better Buildings Initiative
Guide or Toolkit
Better Rentals, Better Cities

Smart policies to improve your city's rental housing energy performance

Rocky Mountain Institute
Guide or Toolkit

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