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
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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. |
Report |
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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 |
Report Factsheet Policy or Regulation Map |
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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. |
Report Guide or Toolkit |
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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. |
Report Factsheet |
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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. |
Report Factsheet Map |
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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. |
Report |
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Appalachian and the Community Together: Energy Efficiency Grants |
Learn about ACT's grants available to Boone-area nonprofits to promote investments in energy efficiency. |
General |
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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 |
Policy or Regulation |
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Better Buildings Financing Navigator |
The Better Buildings Financing Navigator includes financing primers, factsheets, overviews and guides to area-specific policies and programs. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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Better Rentals, Better Cities |
Smart policies to improve your city's rental housing energy performance |
Guide or Toolkit |