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 |
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| Biogas Opportunities Roadmap Progress Report |
A progress report of the Biogass Opportunities Roadmap, originally published in August 2014 as a response to the White House Climate Action Plan's directive to develop an interagency strategy to reduce methane emissions |
Report |
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| Blue Ridge Community Action - Weatherization Assistance Program |
BRCA administers heating appliance repair (HARRP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and more to low-income households in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Stanly and Union Counties of North Carolina. |
Service |
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| Blue Ridge Energy — Community Solar |
Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar program or subscribe to a panel. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Energy: Community Solar |
Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar subscription program. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Energy: Energy SAVER Loan Program |
This loan program is offered through a partnership between Blue Ridge Energy electric cooperative and ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union to finance home energy efficiency improvements, as well as solar and solar storage. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Energy: Smart Rebates |
Blue Ridge Energy offers these rebates for energy efficient appliances or home weatherization improvements. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission - Weatherization Assistance Program |
BROC is a community action organization administering heating appliance repair (HARRP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and more to low-income households in Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties of North Carolina. |
Service |
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| Building Certification Program Guide |
The Building Certification Program Guide from Home Energy NC provides details on certification programs available in North Carolina, as well as some helpful attributes for comparing programs. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Centralized Anaerobic Digestion |
Find a description of centralized anaerobic digestion technology, as well as an overview of sites and economic impact in the U.S. |
General |
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| Climate Impacts on Energy |
Review the EPA's 2017 snapshots to discover some of the impacts climate change is set to have on energy production, delivery and consumption in the United States. |
General |
Events
Sustainable Energy Speaker Series
Jan 3, 2024
Sustainable Energy Speaker Series
Sep 22, 2023