| Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
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| RESNET — Certified Home Energy Professional Member Directory |
Find a Residential Energy Services Network member near you. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) |
REAP provides renewable energy and energy efficiency loans and grants to agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and small businesses in eligible rural areas. |
General |
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| Solar Benefit Estimate Calculator |
A calculator to help estimate costs and benefits of a solar system over time for homes, businesses and nonprofits, this estimate tool includes itemized system payback by year, tax benefits by year, energy savings, loan repayment and more. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Solar Cost-Benefit Studies |
A collection of state-by-state and national studies on the value of solar and renewable energy technologies |
Report |
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| Solar Information Resources |
The Solar Energy Technologies Office provides useful guides to going solar, introductory information about the technologies involved, and resources for local governments and solar professionals. |
Report Guide or Toolkit Map |
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| Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics |
A primer on the basics of solar energy technology |
General |
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| Solar Savings Calculator |
The Energy Sage solar calculator provides a ballpark estimate of potential savings from going solar based on location, cost, and other variables. You can also download the True Cost of Solar Guide for North Carolina to find more information on sizing a solar system and estimated costs in the state. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Solar-Plus-Storage 101 |
An article from the Solar Energy Technologies office explaining solar storage technology |
Factsheet |
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| SolSmart National Designation Program |
The SolSmart solar program is a national designation program, funded by the Department of Energy, to recognize communities removing barriers and promoting solar by making it easier and more affordable to install systems. |
Guide or Toolkit Service |
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| State and Local Solution Center |
Explore resources that enable strategic investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through the use of innovative practices across the United States by a wide range of stakeholders, in partnership with state and local organizations and community-based nonprofits. |
Guide or Toolkit |
Solar News
Energy Tech University Prize 2022 Competition
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